Hindsight is wonderful, and it should be pointed out that Palmer responded in a reasonable manner. Yes, he should have contacted Sands about the problem, but students should be asked to discuss why he hesitated contacting Sands. Here the norms against “ratting on a colleague” and complaining instead of solving the problem should be explored. Some students will point out that he should have renegotiated his agreement with Crosby when the situation did not improve. Switching Olds’ schedule so that he worked for him first and then Crosby in the afternoon may have leveled the playing field. Another alternative would be to have Olds alternate days working on each project. These suggestions would all depend upon the nature of the work Olds was performing.Hindsight is wonderful, and it should be pointed out that Palmer responded in a reasonable manner. Yes, he should have contacted Sands about the problem, but students should be asked to discuss why he hesitated contacting Sands. Here the norms against “ratting on a colleague” and complaining instead of solving the problem should be explored. Some students will point out that he should have renegotiated his agreement with Crosby when the situation did not improve. Switching Olds’ schedule so that he worked for him first and then Crosby in the afternoon may have leveled the playing field. Another alternative would be to have Olds alternate days working on each project. These suggestions would all depend upon the nature of the work Olds was performing.Hindsight is wonderful, and it should be pointed out that Palmer responded in a reasonable manner. Yes, he should have contacted Sands about the problem, but students should be asked to discuss why he hesitated contacting Sands. Here the norms against “ratting on a colleague” and complaining instead of solving the problem should be explored. Some students will point out that he should have renegotiated his agreement with Crosby when the situation did not improve. Switching Olds’ schedule so that he worked for him first and then Crosby in the afternoon may have leveled the playing field. Another alternative would be to have Olds alternate days working on each project. These suggestions would all depend upon the nature of the work Olds was performing.