When a manager closely monitors the behavior of a disliked employee, looking for the opportunity to punish the employee, while giving more slack to employees who are favored by the supervisor is an example of which type of ethical dilemma at work?
A) Performance appraisal
B) Employee discipline
C) Romantic relationships
D) Gift giving

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The scenario described is an example of favoritism and discriminatory treatment, which is an ethical dilemma related to employee discipline. The manager is unfairly targeting the disliked employee while being lenient with the favored employees, which is not only unethical but could also lead to legal issues. Performance appraisal, romantic relationships, and gift giving are different ethical dilemmas, not related to this scenario.

When a Manager Closely Monitors the Behavior of a Disliked