President of one of the four main Martin Marietta in operating companies became aware of the violations in the purchase of the company he manages. The problems associated with the U.S. government contracts operates. After receiving the legal advice of the General Counsel of the company, the president must decide whether to disclose violations of the U.S. government. Allows students to consider how managers should react when they find out about potential wrong doing in their companies. Asks students to consider a policy of openness and disclosure of information should be general and serves as a policy should be applied. "Hide
by Lynn Sharp Paine Source: Harvard Business School 6 pages. Publication Date: September 30, 1992. Prod. #: 393023-PDF-ENG
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