Unit 8 Assignment

The Sandwich Blitz has just been informed by one of its location managers that they are in violation of the new local health codes. Each of the Sandwich Blitz locations are situated on a very small parcel of land. This contributed to lower operating expenses for the business. Dalman and Lei consider this a competitive advantage. With the new local health code, the location of their building, which encloses the trash dumpsters, are in violation of the codes. The government inspector has told the location manager that he would be willing to overlook and approve the violation in exchange for providing food for his department’s holiday party. The location manager has conveyed the information to Dalman. After reviewing the Eight Steps in “Rethinking Integrity,” by Sherman, Stratford, I believe that Dalman and the location manager need to “Do the Right Thing.”
The eight steps toward integrity is something that all corporation and businesses should strive to excel at. Theses eight steps include: doing what we say we will do, doing the right thing, taking responsibility, supporting our own weight, holistic thinking, respecting other, checking the mirror, and defining the rules and values. As stated by Bateman and Snell (2012) “Unethical corporate behavior may be the responsibility of an unethical individual, but it often also reveals a company culture that is ethically lax” (pg. 76). Sandwich Blitz as an organization that is trying to grow and expand should definitely work towards the goal of keeping integrity as a priority. I think there are a few steps that would fit this situation. This would mean standing up for your principles and accepting the consequences. The most influential attribute a business can have is integrity. A businesses integrity is present within the company and not just on the surface, it becomes the most vital part