What happens when personal values and beliefs conflict with the business decisions? This case is suitable for the MBA, students, pupils and the executive, suggests raising discussion. Oliver Sparling was a very successful senior analyst at the International AFI, top consulting firm in Chicago with an open and tolerant workplace. He was also a gay man who lived happily with his partner for over 10 years. Sparling encounters trouble, however, when one of the firm's clients, Bible Books, Inc, takes exception to "inappropriate" openness about his sexuality (including wearing his commitment to the group). Sparling boss calls him into his office and asked him to tone it down when he's on books of the Bible, Inc "This is not just economic times," said the boss. "And this project is great for us. Basically, you are doing us a favor if you go to ground, and once the project is completed, it will be like it never happened. Besides, you know that you do not have nothing to hide while you at home here in Chicago. It's easy, when you are in Birmingham. " Sparling have to decide what action to take. "Hide
by Andrew Wicks C, Jonathan Neale, Jenny Mead Source: Darden School of Business 2 pages. Publication Date: July 6, 2010. Prod. #: UV5281-PDF-ENG
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