Oat write ything in 4 jave just been appointed-as Additianal Director General of Central Public Works Department. Th Chief Archites? of your division, who is to retire in six months, is passionately working on a very important project, the successful completion of which would earn him a lasting reputation for the rest of his life. Anew lady architect, XeemaArained at Manchester School of Architecture, UK are eee joined as Senior Architect in your division. During the briefing about the project, Seema made some Suggestions which would not only add value to the project, but would also reduce completion time. This has made the Chief Architect insecure and he is constantly worried that all the credit will go to her. Subsequently, he adopted a passive and aggressive behaviour towards her and has become disrespectful to her. Seema felt it embarrassing as the Chief Architect left no chance of humiliating her. He would very often correct her in front of other -colleagues.and raise _his voice while speaking to her. This continuous harassment has resulted in her losing confidence and self-esteem. She felt perpetually tensed, anxious and stressed. She appeared to be in awe of him since he has had a long tenure in the office and has yast experience in the area of her work. ( Yoy are aware of her outstanding academic credentials and career record in her previous organisations. However, you fear that this harassment may result in compromising her much needed contribution in this important project and may adversely impact her emotional well-being. You have also come to know from her peers that she is Siietiiating teodegill her resignation. a) What are the ethical issues involved in the above case? b) What are the options available to you in order to complete the project as well as to retain Seema in the organization? c) What would be your response to Seema’s predicament? What measures would you institute to prevent such occurrences from ning in your organization? — posiiatehes aban

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