Unfair Workload

For several months now, one of your colleagues has been slacking off, and you are getting stuck doing the work. You think it is unfair. What do you do?

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Answers

Unfair Workload: Answer A

Recognize this as an opportunity for you to demonstrate how capable you are.
Unfair Workload: Answer B

Go to your supervisor and complain about this unfair workload.
Unfair Workload: Answer C

Discuss the problem with your colleague in an attempt to solve the problem without involving others.
Unfair Workload: Answer D

Discuss the problem with the human resources department.

Cite this page: "Unfair Workload" Online Ethics Center for Engineering 6/20/2006 National Academy of Engineering Accessed: Thursday, February 09, 2012 <www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/Case4.aspx>

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