1) Has Jake been more loyal to his friend than he was to his employee? Discuss FIVE [5] justification.

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Jack Spacek is a credit manager for a medium-sized electrical supply business. He has a full staff of analysts, collectors, and clerical employees who report to him. One of Jake’s analysts, Bob Guthrie has just come to Jake and said, “I’ve got a great job offer from Edison Electric Supply in Cleveland. But it’s contingent on a background check and a good reference from you, Jake.”Jake would classify Bob As an average and conscientious employee who reports working on time and puts in a full day. Over the years, however, Jake has caught a number of errors Bob has made. Though at times he has barely managed to save the firm from great expense and embarrassment, Jake has not objected to the errors because Bob is a pleasant fellow and a good friend. Jake has thought often of replacing Bob but has been hesitant because of their friendship. If Jake gives him a good recommendation, Bob will get the job and Jake can bring in a new hire to ease his own workload,

1) Has Jake been more loyal to his friend than he was to his employee? Discuss FIVE [5] justification.

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