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TheKentuckian

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19. Well, it kind of depends on what the actual matter is but unless it is trivia
Mon Aug 4, 2014, 04:49 PM
Aug 2014

but just something that personally grates then A is not an option under even the best circumstances.

B, I think needs to be a continuous effort even without a hint of corruption but for a lot of gray area/complex issues stuff that the majority of the public glazes over for B might be the only beneficial move.

C, is required if direct confrontation has been fruitless and the matter is beyond the pale then bust them out but I disagree with the ethical people resigning, it makes a statement but leaves the foxes to continue to overrun the hen house and if the tactic works then the board is starting from scratch without the benefit of the wisdom, commitment, and toughness of folks who stood by what is right and the experience that comes with it. Some of the new ones will fall for shit that leads to similar or worse problems that the good folks will see from a mile away now.

No, once you bust them out like that then you are at war in hostile territory and are needed on the front more than ever while you have publicly and on the record separated yourself from the shenanigans. You resign when that isn't much of an option unless you want to be a martyr.

Your Opinion, Please [View all] H2O Man Aug 2014 OP
That is a tricky one el_bryanto Aug 2014 #1
Very good. H2O Man Aug 2014 #4
Thank you for the compliment. nt el_bryanto Aug 2014 #7
It's a fact. H2O Man Aug 2014 #14
Aren't there other options? denverbill Aug 2014 #2
Thanks! H2O Man Aug 2014 #6
I'd try to take care of it in-house cloudbase Aug 2014 #3
For three years now, H2O Man Aug 2014 #9
I'm for the direct approach. Solly Mack Aug 2014 #5
I like your response. H2O Man Aug 2014 #11
I like the mercuryblues Aug 2014 #8
For 40 years, H2O Man Aug 2014 #12
there was mercuryblues Aug 2014 #22
True unethical or just the appearance of unethical behavior? FSogol Aug 2014 #10
True unethical. H2O Man Aug 2014 #13
D. WilliamPitt Aug 2014 #15
Good answer. H2O Man Aug 2014 #16
Keep us posted. WilliamPitt Aug 2014 #31
+D. Looks like a solid plan to me. nt Zorra Aug 2014 #23
B is always in the cards, edgineered Aug 2014 #17
Boards still have other entities they have to answer to. Arthur_Frain Aug 2014 #18
Well, it kind of depends on what the actual matter is but unless it is trivia TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #19
D. Inform them and the president of the board. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #20
In my younger years tiredtoo Aug 2014 #21
When I was younger and indestructible, I would choose "C". Buns_of_Fire Aug 2014 #24
Excellent suggestions here. I lean towards approaching the media. Luminous Animal Aug 2014 #25
You may be convinced, but... TreasonousBastard Aug 2014 #26
Document, Document, Document. Be quiet as you document. Then blow the lid nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #27
If my past actions in facing unethical behavior in companies Cleita Aug 2014 #28
Sounds like the city council KT2000 Aug 2014 #29
A is OUT. Smarmie Doofus Aug 2014 #30
I did C along with another member. GeorgeGist Aug 2014 #32
Been there done that KentuckyWoman Aug 2014 #33
depends on what exactly the behavior is JI7 Aug 2014 #34
Quietly talk to news media and let them do the dirty work. Rhinodawg Aug 2014 #35
I've served on committees of an elected board... I've experienced this kind of thing. 2banon Aug 2014 #36
C. Definitely C. ScreamingMeemie Aug 2014 #37
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