Question

Martha has been an employee at ABC Global for a total of 8 years. She has consistently been recognized for her solid work and creativity and has been twice promoted. Most recently, Martha received the Impact Award which is the highest recognition that the company bestows and also comes with a $2000 bonus. As a high-ranking American-born female of Nigerian descent, she has been an example to many in the organization in how hard-work & honesty can be rewarded.

Over the last several years, Martha's faith has become more important to her. As such, she silently reads the Bible only on her breaks and at lunch. A week ago, an employee named Drew complained that he was "offended" because he saw Martha reading her Bible. Drew has been with the company 10 years and has also been recognized for good performance. A factor that could be considered is that last year, Drew, Martha and a third employee competed for a promotion of which Martha received. In addition, Drew previously expressed a concern about a co-worker wearing a Sikh turban.

The owners of ABC Global are strongly opposed to any religious persecution and have taken a stance of accommodating all faith-based views whether they be Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu etc. As a result, an informal survey of the organization has shown several employees reading the Torah, the Quran and other books.

Focusing strictly on the legality and ethical issue, as an ABC Global leader, how would you address the situation with Drew?

minimum 250 words include citations

Answer 1

Drew must be strictly explained that he cannot make any religion based objections over any employee as long as they did not prevent or hurt him. Each person has the rights to follow their religion and no one can question them on the same until they are trying to persuade others to follow their religion or hurting others using their religion' Like Martha if an employee is reading their books during breaks or lunch it is their personal time and the company need not bother about that. The only thing company needs to consider is whether they are wasting work time or influencing other employees which is illegal and unethical . Drew must be warned and explained not to make such comments which are unethical .