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From what I can see, the real problem was that he leaked confidential information to the outside world. Unless we can prove some harm to the consumer or the sha
by eecsninja 8y ago
From what I can see, the real problem was that he leaked confidential information to the outside world. Unless we can prove some harm to the consumer or the shareholder, I don't see why anyone outside of the company should care.
I still see this as a contractual matter. If his employment contract strictly forbade him from doing this (and it might very well do so), then that's grounds for termination. Just like how copying homework could be grounds for suspension from school. But still a different effect on society than stealing.
Another thing to consider: he's making the company management look bad. The smart thing to do would be to promote him for his smart thinking.
- RIMR 8y agoHe could have taken on outsourcing as a side-project, outsourced a major portion of his job successfully, demonstrated it to higher ups transparently, and landed a better role as an outsourcing specialist. Instead, he secretly outsourced his entire job and pretended to actually do the work himself so he could get paid to do nothing. The company fired him because he didn't operate in a way that was good for the company, only in a way that benefited him personally. People like him don't belong in management, they belong in jobs that don't require any trust, because they aren't trustworthy people.
- eecsninja 8y agoYou're right, actually. He hasn't proved trustworthy, but that's because he leaked confidential company materials. I don't get why this is being brought up as a matter of cheating rather than leaking, which is the big elephant in the room. Still shows a lack of ethics though.
- madeofpalk 8y agoPeople don’t like it when you’re dishonest. You get in trouble for that. Whether you steal money, pay someone for a university exam or wrongfully outsource your job, there will be consequences.