Case Analysis Using the Eight-Step ModelThe Eight-Step Module is a framework tool used to help you analyze and support to ponder an ethical dilemma. After Koch Industries acquired Georgia-Pacific, they immediately took steps to transfer its unique and highly ethical culture to their new “family member.” Tom Butz, along with a few other Koch and Georgia-Pacific employees, were responsible for starting the transition immediately. Butz says, “The key was the commitment of leadership across the company to our vision for compliance and building the desired culture. (Traavion and Nelson, 2011, p. 247) There were some early communication breakdowns that may have led to some employees being fired, but I don't think that was entirely the cause. . They need to take responsibility for their own actions, and when you deliberately go against something, you need to be prepared for the consequences. Firing employees will benefit the company and other employees in the long run. I will begin my analysis by gathering facts and defining ethical issues. Once the ethical issues are defined, I will identify who these issues affect and consider the potential consequences. Then I will identify the obligations and the reason for each depending on the people involved. I will then ask myself what a person of integrity would do in this specific situation. And before making a decision, I will think creatively about any potential actions and check my intuitions about the situation. Step One: Gather the Facts This step includes gathering facts before trying to find the solution to the problems or possible future problems. This is a very important step when making an important business decision ... middle of paper ...... agreed and convinced that they could achieve real results if everyone systematically applied the company's principles. I have personally learned in the business world that consistency means a lot, that all employees should face the same consequences. By dismissing employees, managers and executives, we show that the rules apply at all levels. This will cause everyone involved to have more respect for the company, even if they don't agree with the decision. Consequences of secrecy. If something is done in private to avoid negative attention, chances are it shouldn't be done. In this case, there do not appear to be any secrecy consequences: a disclosure was made when some employees were fired for non-compliance with policies. Works CitedTrevino, LK and Nelson, KA (2011). Managing business ethics: Talk frankly about how to do things right. New York: John Wiley.