Professional dilemma. A blue collared subordinate made a small but potentially serious mistake in a very routine job which could cause problems for the company in the form of customer complaints. This is unlikely though and the mistake may only be discovered in 1 or 2 years. Nothing can be done to reverse it now. She confessed to me but has pleaded with me not to report it to upper management. On one hand, it's my duty to report it but on the other, it wouldn't reverse the mistake anyway and may result in her facing strict corporate disciplinary action. Should I let it go or report it?
2006-09-24 00:04:19 · 5 answers · asked by utternutter 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
If nothing can be done to reverse it ,then don't waste your energy by complaning to your boss. But you can surely tell your sub-ordinate to be very careful and not to repeat it in the future.
2006-09-24 00:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by third_eye_blind0x0 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely you should report it. There may be a solution to fixing it that you may not be aware of. If you don't report this problem then where do you draw the line for future issues?
Upper management wants to know what's going on and would be disappointed that you didn't report if they found out.
Now, you can report it while supporting your subordinate. You can let them know it was an honest mistake and that they understand the ramifications and won't do it again. And strongly urge that the person be retained.
But if the mistake is found out, the subordinate and YOU can be facing disciplinary action. We all make mistakes from time to time, when we do, stand up and take the blame, the sooner the better. Honesty is the best policy...
REPORT IT NOW...
Regards,
Joe Ballarino
http://www.jbnaples.com
2006-09-24 00:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by Joe_Ballarino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes down to where your word is your honor. Did you give your word to honor her confidence? Does the issue warrant mitigation, because if it is only a visibility issue, and nothing can be done to mitigate, it would seem that "reporting" something that can not be changed, will not solve much, and could damage your trustworthiness. Ever have someone tell you something in confidence and have that confidence betrayed? If nothing comes of this, honor your honor.
2006-09-24 00:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only opinion i'd difficulty approximately is your boss'. yet, yeah, it incredibly does placed you in onehelluva place. it style of feels fairly annoying. Your boss probable thinks her boss is a micromanaging, obsessed and bored person. do no longer difficulty approximately it too lots.
2016-10-01 07:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just mind my own business. Regardless of well intentioned you are, things can backfire on you.
2006-09-24 00:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋