McDonald's Cheif executive Stephen Easterbrook has stepped down from his position and has cut ties with Mcdonalds for being in a consensual relationship with an employee. The board of directors has made the decision that he violated the company policy. Easterbrook said in an interview, "Given the values of the Company, I agree with the Board that it is time for me to move on. Chris Kempczinski has now been elected by the board to replace Easterbrook and take on the role of CEO of the company. For more information click here
Do you think that Stephen Easterbrook should have been forced to step down as CEO? why or why not?
Do you think that it is unprofessional to be in a relationship with a coworker? why or why not?
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Good job overall Kade. You didn't include any personal thoughts within your summary and overall your summary is brief.
I have to disagree with you on that. I very much do think that he was in the wrong by not following with the company policy and therefore he should have been told to step down. I also believe that it's unprofessional because he could show favoritism towards her.
This is very interesting. If it was directly stated in the contract that he could not have a relationship with another employee, then it was right that he got forced out of his position. Although I do think that is correct, I don't really agree with the rule itself. I just think that it is very odd that he can't be in a relationship with a lady that worked with him, he loves her so what does working her have to do with that. I think if you have boundaries, it is not necessarily unprofessional to be in a relationship with another employee. It could be an issue, I just feel like there needs to be rules with it.
I don't think he should have been forced to step down because is more like something personal but if that was against their policies than he should have known before getting in a relationship with her. I think that it doesn't matter as long as he respects his work and doesn't get distracted by her.
If they the relationship was started before she worked there. I think it is unprofessional because it is ditraction from the job you should be doing. But if you had the relationship before you started, I think it is fine aslong as you do the work you are supposed to be doing.
I think that it would be best that if he stepped down, so that the women in the business that he has a relationship with is not getting better benefits given to her because of the relationship. I think that if he was to give her special privileges because they were in a relationship.
I agree that it was the best decision of the board to determine that he step down because he could have given her benefits and favored her and not treated her the same as the rest of them.
I believe that he should of been forced to step down, because the rules apply to everyone and he being the CEO, he should of known the rules. If your coworker and yourself don't have a problem with staying on task at work, I think it's fine, but if it does cause some disruption, and it's against company policies, then I believe that it may be unprofessional.
I agree that he should have had to step down from his position as CEO. He broke the rules and he has to pay for the consequences. I think he knew the rules but since he is the CEO fo the company, he probably thought that he could get away with it.
Yes, because if he violated the company policy than he shouldn't be able to keep working there. Yes, because you are there to work together and they could get distracted from there work and could get get less stuff done.
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