Virtual Work Ethics

Correct Answer: Follow up privately with the individual, express your concern about the disclosure and remind them of the professional boundaries.

The most ethical action is to 'Follow up privately with the individual, express your concern about the disclosure and remind them of the professional boundaries.' This approach respects the dignity of the individual who disclosed sensitive information, addresses the issue at hand, and helps to establish professional boundaries. However, 'Discuss the disclosed information with the other team members after the meeting.' is not ethical as this could potentially escalate the situation and break the trust. Similarly, 'Publicly scold the team member for their inappropriate actions.' could harm the individual's dignity and damage team relationships. Lastly, 'Reveal their information to the top management to handle.' might not be required unless the issue at hand severely affects the team and its dynamics or if it is about illegal activities. Always make sure to handle these kinds of issues with discretion, empathy, and respect for everyone involved.

Correct Answer: Arrange a meeting with the member to discuss project and their availability timings.

The most ethical action to take would be to arrange a meeting with the team member to discuss their availability timings. As they're submitting their tasks on time, this suggests they're efficient with their working methods, but their online absence during set hours might be an issue for overall team coordination. Ignoring the issue because the tasks are being completed on time would not address the potential larger problem of team accessibility and synchronization. Asking other team members to supervise them may infringe on privacy and create an uncomfortable work environment, which is not advisable. Reassigning their tasks to other team members considering they are fulfilling their duties would be an unfair and drastic measure that can lead to decrease in morale.

Correct Answer: Reschedule the meetings to a more globally convenient time or arrange a rotational schedule.

The best course of action is to reschedule the meetings to a more globally convenient time or arrange a rotational schedule. This allows all team members to actively participate in the meetings, regardless of their time zone. It shows respect for diversity and promotes inclusivity, which are important aspects of virtual work ethics and align with the principles in the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition. Asking the team member to adjust their work schedule is not considerate of their personal circumstances and could lead to further feelings of exclusion. Sending a summary after the meeting or offering to record it for later viewing still excludes the team member from active participation and real-time collaboration, which are crucial for effective teamwork. Therefore, adjusting the meeting schedule is the most inclusive and respectful solution that enables all team members to contribute equally to the project's success.