Multiple choice

It is brought to your attention that two people in the office are romantically involved with each other. One of the persons is already married. While there are no official guidelines for handling such situations, you fear that it could impact the atmosphere in the office.

As the senior most officer, what would be an ethical decision on your part?

  1. Inform the married person’s partner anonymously and hope that it will take care of the matter.

  2. Summon both the parties to your cabin and inform them of possible disciplinary action if they do not mend their ways.

  3. Summon both the parties to your cabin and inform the unmarried person about the marital status of the other person.

  4. Ask a trusted junior to speak to both the parties and inform them of your displeasure.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Getting romantically involved with another person, while being married to yet another person need not be illegal and need not lead to second marriage. Yet you need to intervene as the general ambience of the office is affected. At this stage, your role is basically advisory.

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