5. Professional Workplace Dilemma

PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE DILEMMA

Purpose The purpose of this is to analyze a professional dilemma and values conflict that I experienced before the start of my major course of study at the University of Phoenix

Objective The objective of this is the answer all the questions indicated under each of these headings (a ) describe the experience (b analyze the ethical dilemma and (c ) evaluate the outcome

Introduction Headquartered in the United States , General Mills has been in the manufacturing industry for more than 130 years . It markets some of the world 's

most trusted brands that can be found in more than 100 countries on six continents (General Mills , 2007 . General Mills culture can be gleaned from this mission statement : WE STRIVE TO BE THE BEST - the best manufacturer , the best marketer , the best supplier , the best customer , the best partner , the best neighbor , the best investment and the best place to work in the world . We are highly committed and focused , sharing a common purpose and a common responsibility with our stakeholders . Our values and standards are evident in the way in which we conduct our business

But most important of all , the citizens of General Mills are guided by a clear set of Code of Ethics that prescribes the right actions and conduct that should be undertaken by each employee

My name is Joe O . I am currently employed at General Mills as Purchasing Manager . I report to the Director of Purchasing Department at the headquarters offices

I am responsible for the direct purchase of product components from various local and international suppliers . I have been with General Mills for 12 years now and I feel to be a recognized member of a corporate family

Describe the experience

What was the ethic issue you experienced ? Three months ago , I met a woman who worked as a Procurement Manager in one of the competitors of General Mills . We accidentally met in a bidders meeting called by one of the major suppliers of our companies . Things developed so fast that in a matter of one month we acknowledged our positive feelings toward each other a couple of weeks later , we planned to get married within six months . I have been keeping the information about my situation for the past two months now . I know , I am at the threshold , if not within , the sphere of the established Code of Ethic of my employer . The specific Code that I may be violating is : Conflict of Interest ' Even when we have not yet gotten married yet , there are times when the of our discussion pertains to our individual companies and it is quite difficult to be constantly becoming aware of what one should talk about and to guard oneself from possible disclosure of company information

Who was involved ? The persons involved are the person whom I met in the above-mentioned meeting and myself . She works as a Procurement Manager of one of the competitors of General Mills

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