Big Tractor, Inc.'s best salesperson is Misty Hammond.  Hammond's largest sales have been to Farmer's Cooperative, a customer she brought to the company.  Another salesperson, Bob Blanchette has been told in confidence by his cousin (an employee of Farmer's Cooperative) that Farmer's Cooperative is experiencing financial difficulties and may not be able to pay Big Tractor Inc.  what is owed.  Both Hammond and Blanchette are being considered for a promotion to a new sales manager position.   What are the ethical considerations that Bob Blanchette faces?  What alternatives do you think he has?

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Big Tractor, Inc.'s best salesperson is Misty Hammond.  Hammond's largest sales have been to Farmer's Cooperative, a customer she brought to the company.  Another salesperson, Bob Blanchette has been told in confidence by his cousin (an employee of Farmer's Cooperative) that Farmer's Cooperative is experiencing financial difficulties and may not be able to pay Big Tractor Inc.  what is owed.  Both Hammond and Blanchette are being considered for a promotion to a new sales manager position.  

What are the ethical considerations that Bob Blanchette faces?  What alternatives do you think he has?

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