Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You change the rating of his grain so he qualifies for the deal.
You think to yourself, "I am going to help this poor man out. I will change
the rating of the grain. It is only a small percentage point, anyhow."
You buy Mr. Jones' grain. He is very relieved and thanks you sincerely.
Although the risk was small, luck was not with you. When you loaded Mr.
Jones' grain on a boxcar along with grain from other farmers, the carload
of grain became damaged because of the dampness. It meant that your employer
had to sell the entire carload at a lower price than he had originally paid
the farmer. Your employer lost money and was very angry.
He did not know exactly what had happened, but he knew that you were responsible
in some way.
He says to you, "If this ever happens again, I will not be able to keep
you on. "
"The elevator operators are totally responsible for the care of the grain
in the elevators," says Byron Ulery. He is president and CEO of a grain co-op.
"They have to make very responsible decisions at all times."