Introduction The issues in the case are timeless – bulling and harassment in the

Introduction
The issues in the case are timeless – bulling and harassment in the

Introduction
The issues in the case are timeless – bulling and harassment in the workplace perpetuated by a high performing employee but this case involves the board of directors, raising questions about the board members duties and responsibility in ensuring a healthy work environment.
You should come away with an appreciation of leader character, its role in maintaining a healthy work environment, and the consequences of poor leader character. Lasty, you will gain insights on the boards role in maintaining a healthy work environment.
Prompt
Fully read the case and answer the following questions applying concepts discussed in Chapter 6 of DuBrin and Chapter 15 of the Northouse assigned readings.
1. Describe the character deficits of Farro’s CEO, COO and Board of Directors.
2. What were the consequences of those deficits?
3. Should the board have detected problems with the CEO and COO?
4. What Clues , if any, might have alerted the board to a problem?
5. If the board detected the problem, is it something the board should address or is this situation primarily a staffing issue?
6. What could the board do to prevent this situation from arising in the future?