When a company determines that one of its sales staff has an addiction which affects his work,it would be most ethical for the company to:
A) terminate the employee to convey a message to other employees.
B) punish the employee with a salary cut and demotion.
C) encourage the employee to seek professional help.
D) encourage the employee to take a leave of absence.
E) file a lawsuit against the employee to cover the liability.

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The most ethical choice is to encourage the worker to seek professional help for the addiction. Terminating, punishing, or suing the worker would not help the employee battle the drug problem, although such actions may be required in the future.

When a Company Determines That One of Its Sales Staff