Loyalty Dilemma
Bob is the commander of the High
School Army Junior ROTC Drill Team. This position gave him the
responsibility of deciding which cadets would march each of
the events in an upcoming drill competition. Among the cadets
on the Drill Team, Bob had friends, foes, and some that fell
in between. All of the positions had been assigned except for
one-an individual event that was quite an honor to be given.
It was obvious to Bob that Andy
and John were the top two cadets on the team. Andy was Bob's
friend of fifteen years, while John and Bob only tolerated each
other for the sake of the Drill Team. As commander, it was Bob's
call as to which cadet would march the event. He decided to
arrange an informal audition between Andy and John for the position.
Both cadets performed equally well
at the audition so Bob had to turn to his prior knowledge of
both candidates. Andy had a tendency to "choke" under the pressure
when all eyes were upon him. John, on the other hand, had a
reputation for remaining solid in front of the judges. Bob was
at a loss on making a decision. Should he give the role to John,
who appeared to be the better cadet for the job at the risk
losing Andy's friendship? Or should he give Andy another chance
to prove himself?
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