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Troy is in a bind. As a recent journalism school graduate, he had taken a job in the editorial department of Circa Communications. Circa relocated Troy, his wife, and two year old son from the southwest to Atlanta. On arriving, they bought their first home and a second car. Troy was told that the company has big plans for him. Therefore, he did not worry about being extended financially. Several months into the job, Troy found he was working late, and even on his days off to complete his editorial assignments before the deadlines passed. He knew the company did not want its clients billed for excessive hours and he needed to be more efficient if he wanted to be promoted. He asked Mary Jo, a co-worker, how she managed to be so efficient in completing her editorial duties. She explained that she and everyone works "off the clock" so that the editorial department looks good. Troy realized that "off the clock" meant not reporting all the hours required to complete project. He also remembered Circa's catch phrases, "results, results, results."
What should Troy do?
Consider the impact of this company's approach on young editors. How would working long hours be an ethical problem?
Incorporate one or more of the ethical theories identified in the Week 2 reading materials in your discussion of this case.