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ETHICAL WORKPLACE CONDUCT

Neutron Neutrality

Approximately 25 minutes

Overview

Based on an article regarding a suicide attributed to job loss, this exercise asks participants to consider ways to make job loss less negative and more neutral, if not positive.

Purpose

To engender creative ideas for making job loss less traumatic.

Group Size

Any number of individuals can participate. Participants will first work alone and then in subgroups of four or five.

Room Arrangement

No special arrangement are required other than seating flexible enough to permit small-group formations.

Materials

Handout 19.1, “Termination Facts”; articles about Jack Welch obtained or downloaded in advance of class

Method

1.Start the exercise by asking if anyone has ...

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