Re: [MTC Global] [Weekend Big Debate] What to do when your boss asks you to do something illegal ?

Dear Sir it's depend on case to case basis and industry like in banking there is a pressure of achieving targets and at times when your boss pressurised , one may lead to miss selling or pitching wrong products to customers. 

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On 06-Dec-2015, at 06:32, Dr R P Singh <rpsingh55@hotmail.com> wrote:

Dear all,

This is absolutely no dilemma. It is very clear what to do in such situation.

Normally, bosses will not ask openly to do something illegal or unethical for personal benefits. However, if such situation arises, the personality of the subordinate will determine the degree of dilemma. A weaker personality will succumb to the pressure and crib, while as strong personality will have no  difficulty to  say, "No sir, you can not expect me to do that." He will also be ready  to face the consequences - confrontation, harassment, victimisation, etc.  and can consciously  decide to fight or flight.

However, in many situations in India, you have to do certain things, which normally are illegal and unethical but very commonly done by people  in organisational interest, whether you like it is not. For example, making periodic payments of cash, gifts , etc. to regulatory authorities  of government and bribing authorities in cases of procedural lapses, accidents, nonconformities, etc. are very common duties of certain functionaries in commercial / industrial organisations.

However, one can consciously choose the profession and assignment, where you can avoid such functions, if you so  want, but then should also be ready to accept its consequences as well, like may be  slower  growth of career  and lower pay and perks in life.

In my over three decade long career in academic and  Industry - PSU, MNC and Private, have never faced any such dilemma,  for I was very clear from the beginning , as to what I should do in such circumstances, if ever faced.

Regards,

Dr R P Singh
Managing Director & CEO

Total HR Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Delhi  / Mumbai  /  Udaipur

Certified Leadership Grid Trainer (USA)

Fellow and Past President , ISTD
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On 5 Dec 2015 2:07 pm, "'bbmansuri' via Management Teachers Consortium, Global" <join_mtc@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Sir
I always face this type of nasty situations so called bossing but I never compromised. So, I am in exile those did are enjoying.
I suffered a lot but I have no fear of RTIs and ..........................
I feel more happy and satisfied for my duties and responsibilities I performed being in administration.

Dr.B.B.Mansuri
Professor
K.S.A.



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From: "Prof. Bholanath Dutta" <bnath.dutta@gmail.com>
Date: 05/12/2015 10:28 (GMT+03:00)
To: join_mtc <join_mtc@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [MTC Global] [Weekend Big Debate] What to do when your boss asks you to do something illegal ?

When your boss asks you to do something illegal or unethical, you face one of the most challenging dilemmas in your career. "There are potential negative consequences for speaking up, as well as for complying,". "It can feel like a lose-lose."

How to handle such situations? 

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