Hands Off Policy
As a licensed physical therapist running a small private practice, you're faced with an ethical crisis. Gerard Thorne, your wealthiest client who accounts for 30% of your revenue through his corporate wellness program, has been making increasingly inappropriate advances toward your staff. Now he's threatening to terminate his contract unless you 'look the other way.'
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Owner and Head Physical Therapist of Wellness Works PT
Conversation Partner
Gerard Thorne, CEO of Thorne Industries
Setting
Your private office, late evening. The blue glow of your revenue spreadsheets illuminates your desk as rain taps against the windows.
Location
Wellness Works Physical Therapy Clinic, Financial District
Learning Objectives
Maintain professional boundaries while addressing harassment claims
Secure evidence of inappropriate behavior without escalating conflict
Navigate the financial threat while protecting staff and business ethics
About This Scenario
As a licensed physical therapist running a small private practice, you're faced with an ethical crisis. Gerard Thorne, your wealthiest client who accounts for 30% of your revenue through his corporate wellness program, has been making increasingly inappropriate advances toward your staff. Now he's threatening to terminate his contract unless you 'look the other way.'
How It Starts
“Listen, I value our business relationship, but these... 'sensitivity complaints' from your staff are becoming tedious. I bring your clinic $480,000 annually - surely we can handle this like professionals?”
This is how Gerard Thorne, CEO of Thorne Industries's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#685
Category
General
Location Tag
Wellness Works Physical Therapy Clinic, Financial District
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