Task: Real-Life Creative Problem Solving
Come up with an original and creative solution for the following real-world problem:
Becky is a college student who works part-time at Mark's Pizzeria. Mark, the owner of the restaurant, has treated Becky very well. He gave her a job that she needs to help pay her rent when no other business would employ her because she was arrested for shoplifting three years ago. Mark also lets Becky work around her school schedule, and has asked if she wants to be a shift manager in the summers. Becky's roommate Jim also works at the pizzeria, but Jim has been causing a lot of problems at work. He always avoids doing his job, treats customers rudely, and makes a lot of mistakes with orders. Jim recently began stealing food from the pizzeria. Two days ago the pizzeria was short- staffed, so Jim and Becky were the only employees left at closing time. Jim made 10 extra pizzas and took them home to a party he was hosting without paying for them. Becky feels like she needs to do something about Jim's behavior. However, Becky is hesitant to tell Mark about Jim because Jim is a good friend to Becky. Becky also needs Jim to have a job so he can pay his portion of their rent. Becky does not know what to do..

Response: She could leave an anonymous note for the manager saying one of the employees was stealing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should start by talking to Jim about this problem, and tell him that if he does not stop doing what he is doing she will have to report him.  He may be a good friend to Becky but if its found out that she knew about his behavior and did nothing it culd be her job that she loses.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: If Becky truely does not want to get Jim in trouble, but feels obligated to say something, she should talk to Jim about his actions. Becky could advise Jim to stop stealing from their job and change his attitude or she could encourage Jim to self report hmself. If Jim continues his bad behaviors, and she still feels it's her responsiblity to inform Mark, she can turn Jim in.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Sucks to be Becky. 
Since Becky values their friendship, she should approach her friend (wow can't believe I forgot his name already)and talk to him privately about his stealing from the pizzeria. If whatshisname values their friendship also, he will sto stealing because he knows how important this job is to Becky. If he does not, than that tells Becky what kind of friend he really is, so she shouldn't feel too bad to talk to the manager.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would first talk to Jim about the problem. I would tell him that I am aware of all of the food stealing he has done and that I don't think it is right especially because we have such a great boss. I would tell him that I won't tell Mark about this time ut if I ever see or hear about Jim doing this again, then Mark will be notified.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim about what he is doing and tell him it is unacceptable. If Jim doesn't stop, then she should talk to Mark about it. Let Mark decide the final action.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should first confront mark and let him know that she knows what's been going on. she should tell him it's wrong to steal and that he should stop. If he does not stop stealing, Becky should tell the manager and then the matter will deal with the issu.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: becky should tell the manager the truth, if jim is unable to find another job then becky should find a new roommate. sooner or later the manager will suspect becky since she has had record of shoplifting in the past.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky could pay for the pizzas herself - or at least half of them. That would help take some of the guilt away. She could also spend some of her free time trying to find a new job for Jim - one that he would like more. She could also just move to Italy an start a new life.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: Becky should trap JIm with his rudeness in front of their boss. This way she 's not pointing blame and Mark see's it with his own eyes.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: I would advise Becky to write an anonymous letter to Mark regarding Jim's behavior. In doing so, Mark will not have proof of all the accusations, but will have the heads up to watch him closely and give him a warning about the threat to his job. This willhopefully allow Jim to see the seriousness of it yet not lose his job so Becky gets the benefit.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: If I were Becky I would write a not to Mark explaining the problems with Jim. In the letter I would state the fact that I do not want Jim to know that I was writing the letter. Then I would leave the letter on Mark's desk and let him handle the problem.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should first discuss this with Jim, and tell him that he needs to either pay for the pizzas or he needs to go to the boss, and admit what he has done.  He will get caught in the end because eventually the ingredients will be missed.  The boss may unerstand, and perhaps will allow him to work off the pizzas somehow.  Maybe he could help out cleaning up around the restaurant.  If Jim will not tell his boss Becky should tell him.  She wouldn't necessarily have to come right out and tell on her coworker she could come up with a way for the boss to catch him at it.  If he does it once Jim will more than likely do it again.  She could tell the boss to check on the inventory.  She could have other people who might have been at the party come tell her boss bout it.  If all of that fails, she should just tell Mark about Jim stealing the pizzas.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: I would tell Jim to stop stealing from the company because if he gets caught then we would be out rent money. if the behavior didnt stop then i would go to mark and explain the situation with him and see if having a conversation with Jim would curve the bhavior. if not i would start looking for  a new roommate with whom i didnt work with.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should talk to Jim and tell him how she feels about the situation. If Jim continues to steal then I think Becky has no other choice other than to tell Mark
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: If I was Becky I would submit an anonymous letter to the pizzeria. I would say in the note that there was some stock items missing that were not made up for through the profit of the pizzeria. That way no one knows it was Becky who told on Jim. And if Jimlooses his job he would have to find another and still pay the rent.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: well the thing that becky needs to first think about is the consequences that will happen if mark finds out what jim is doing and that becky did not stop him or tell mark.  She also needs to think of if her job or friendship is more important and what shereally wants to do before she takes action.  what becky could do is to confront Jim first before going to mark and tell jim that his behavior is wrong and he should stop then if jim does not listen she would then need to go to mark and be honest especiall for everything mark has given her.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I believe that Becky needs to worry about herself first and foremost. If Becky's manager finds out that she knew all along about Jeff and did not say or do anything, she could be in trouble as well, and she already has a mark on her record, and her boss s trusting her to be more responsible. She needs to prove that she has changed and is a better person. Since Becky is so worried about Jeff making his rent, I think that first, Becky should tell Jeff what he's doing is wrong. She should warn him that if h does not change she will tell their boss, Mark about everything. Another option Becky should use is helping Jeff to find another job so he can still pay his rent, and persuade him that the right thing to do is to fess up to their boss. If their boss doesnot accept Jeff's honesty and apology, he may be fired, so he should have another job lined up. Becky should tell Mark she knew about Jeff's actions and is the one that persuaded him to come forward. If Becky does not do anything to stop this, the busines, as well as her job could be in jeopardy.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I think Becky should bring up the problem with Jim before she talks to the boss about it. She could tell Jim that she is not happy with some of the work qualities he has been performing, and that she does not think it is right that he is stealing from hisplace of employment. She should make it very clear to Jim that if the problem continues to happen, she will have to turn him in because that is the ethical thing to do. For the roommate situation, I think she should try and get a new roommate, because shecannot trust him. If he steals for the place of employment, he would probably steal from his roommate as well.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should talk to Jim about his behavior, how it could hurt him, and reflects on her.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky needs to have a talk with Jim first and tell him that if he does it again she is going to have to tell on him. If Jim proceeds to do it again Becky needs to tell her boss. And probably find a new roommate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Talk to Jim and the manager to set up a meeting to see what they can do about Jims behavior at work, maybe Jim wants something, like a pay raise, or benefits.  Becky needs to tell Jim to stop acting like this or he will have to move out of their house/apatment and Becky will find a new roomate, because if he doesnt stop he will be fired and will not be able to afford rent.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I think a good way for Becky to tell her boss about whats going on without letting her friend know it was her that told on him, is to tell the manger to check the security tapes. That way when the boss knows what happened and confronts Jim with the proble he can say that the he checks security tapes and that no one told him about what happened he figured out by himself.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I believe that Becky needs to first confront Jim about the problem, telling him that if he doesn't say anything to Mark, that she will.  But also explain to Jim that it is because it is the right thing to do. Not because she wants to rat him out.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should confront Jim about his misbehavior and give him warning. If his actions do not stop, she should start looking for a new room mate. After finding a new room mate, Becky should tell Mark about what Jim has been doing and how he has been acting owards customers.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I think Becky should tell Mark that Jim is stealing all those pizzas, but she should explain her situation about the rent to see if there would be a way to punish Jim without firing him. Especially due to their situation, but if Mark chooses to fire him,  think Becky should ask some of her other friends to move in with because she wont be able to pay for the whole rent by her self.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should confront him about it. If it continues to happen, then she should talk to the boss because if he caught him, they could both lose their jobs if she didn't do anything about it which makes it worse because then neither of them would have rent oney. Jim would probably have an easier time finding a new job than Becky would since she has a record. Since the boss has been doing her a favor by giving her that job, she needs to do it well and do him a favor when he is being taken advantage of.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: What i would do is leave a note for the GM about what she has seen. Ask the GM to talk to the thief and give him one chance. If he doesnt listen to his one last chance then she needs to nicely ask him to move out or she needs to find a new place. She coul also talk to him and tell him that she did that when she was younger and it got her in a lot of trouble. She could say that she heard a rumor about what he was doing and the GM has to. Then she wount be suspected about rating him out, but the GM will kno whats going on. The choice is then up to the theif on what to do next
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I think that Becky although she has made mistakes in her past knows ethically that telling her boss about Jim's behavior is the right thing to do.  She could also try talking to Jim about what she knows, this could stop him from stealing and he could possbly change his ways. However it could also cause a huge conflict.  I personally would talk to Jim first, if his antics continue Becky should do what's right for her employer and the company.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: If it were me, I probably wouldn't tell, but If I were Becky, I would tell because it could come back to haunt her. She could get fired if the manager finds out and she can't afford to not have a job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: What Becky can do is talk to Jim about what he is doing and how it is causing her problems and it is annoying her. She needs to make sure Jim knows how bad of a problem this is. And if Jim's behavior doesn't change, or if it gets worse, then Becky needs t tell Mark what's going on so he can take care of it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I believe that Becky should at least let her boss know about the things Jim has been doing. She should tell him that she wants it to be anonymous.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Have becky talk to the manager and fill him in on what is going on, let the manager know that becky is only doing this because she believes that it is fair...but also advise the manager that Jim is beckys other half of rent so if disciplinary action has t be taken, the manager has to help her find another place to live.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: First I would talk to Jim about the situation and tell him that I feel uncomfortable about what he is doing.  I would tell Jim that he either needed to pay for the pizzas and stop stealing from the pizzeria or I would tell the owner.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: tell jim he cant do that any more or she will turn him in and find a new room mate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should tell her boss about the problems Jim is causing. Jim is a good friend but she doesn't want to jeporadize her own job. If her boss finds out what has been going on and that Becky let it happen, he may place some blame on her as well. Yes, Jim ould lose his job but she can either help him find a new job or she can find a new roommate. She can tell her boss to make sure Jim doesn't know that Becky was the one who "told on him." To ensure her friend ship with Jim. She can also help Jim find a newjob and tell him that he can find a better one anyways.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: If I were Backy, I would first sit down with Jim and tell him he needs t stop doing what he has been doing (stealing). I would then tell him he needs to admit to Mark about the pizzas he stole and if he doesn't, then I will. Once I talked to Jim I would svise him to start looking for another job so he can still pay his portion of the rent. At the same time, I would be looking for a new roommate, a back up roommate, just in case.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: If I were Becky I would first confront Jim about it and tell him to stop and if the behavior continued I would have to tell the owner because it could cause me to lose my job also.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky, should leave a note to her supervisor, tell him what has been happening in the restaurant. Also, Becky could talk to Jim about his behavior in private before going to the supervisor.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: The only way that this situation will make a turn for the better is if Jim is confronted about his actions. If she approaches him in a way that seems like she is on his side, maybe telling him that their boss is onto him, then he might say thanks and stopstealing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I think that Becky should confront Jim about the situation and tell him how she feels. She is good friends with him and wants him to be able to pay rent. If the situation does not get better then she could tell Mark, or is Mark confronts her about the prolem she should just tell him because lying is going to get her nowhere.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would tell Mark what Jim is doing and if Jim can't pay for his portion of the rent, get another roommate who can pay it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should tell Jim that she cares about him so she hasn't told Mark anything, but if he continues his current behavioral pattern she will tell Mark which could end in Jim being terminated.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim first and ask him why he is doing what hes doing. If that doesn't work then she should go to her boss and tell him whats happening, but tell him not to tell Jim that he was her that said anything.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should approach Jim in privacy about his problem at work. She should make him aware of his actions and the consequences that go along with them. If they are such good friends, Jim would compromise with Becky and quit stealing from the pizzeria. If h gets it through his head that stealing food (even though its not actual money) is grounds for getting fired, then he will be more likely to quit stealing. Food supplies do cost the company money, so technically he is stealing money in that sense. If Jim ontinues to keep stealing, then BEcky should tell Mark because if Jim does get caught, Mark could fire both of them because they are friends and he might think that Becky is also guilty of this business.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim to tell him what is wrong. They need to communicate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: I think that Becky should tell her manager about Jim.  It's not fair for her to maybe get blamed for pizzas that are gone.  She should just mention that she thinks he's stealing and have her manager look and him more closely.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would say that backy needs to stand up and say something to him. as a friendsand co-worker that if he doesnt pull it together right noe that he will be without money, no miney means no rent. no rent means no lance to stay. and back would have to pay hispart of then rent and friendship could be ruined.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky needs to tell Mark. Although it might include Jim being fired, if Mark finds out and knows that Becky knew, she could get fired. Becky should just explain her situation to Mark, and hope that he would understand.  Maybe Mark could just talk to Jim aout it and see if Jim could change.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I think that Becky should talk to Jim about stealing from the pizzeria. She should explain that it was hard for her to find a job and that if one or both of them get fired they couldn't pay their rent.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: she should mention to her superiors the problem is happening not be a snitch or ignore it
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: If I were Becky, I would give Jim an ultimatum.  I would ask him to look at his own behavior and see where he could improve.  If Jim is reluctant to improve himself, I would talk to Mark and ask if he could suspend Jim until he decided to try improving hiself.  If Jim decides to work on his behavior, Mark could assign a person to always work with Mark to prevent him from stealing and making mistakes.  Jim would still have his job, and Becky could keep Jim as a friend.  If Mark decides to not work on his bhavior, I would start looking for a cheaper place to live where I could pay the rent without Jim's help.  If I moved out, it wouldn't be my problem anymore if Jim lost his job because of his bad behavior.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Becky should confront her friend first, explain her problem to him and see if he's a good enough friend that he will admit it himself. If he acts selfish and doesn't take the consequences that Becky might have into account, Becky should tell her boss becase without her job she hasn't got anything.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should try talking to Jim first. She should ask him as a friend to not put her in the position to have to tell on him and kindly ask him to stop before going to Mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: A solution to this problem would be for Becky to do the right thing, while keeping her friend and roommate.  Becky should look for other employment opportunities that Jim would enjoy and be better at.  Once she finds one she should tell Jim about it and et him to quit at the pizza place.  By doing this she is keeping a friends and roommate who still has a good job and can no longer steal from Mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Talk to Jim about what he is doing and let him know that isn't right.  In the meantime look for another roomate b/c Jim could get fired from the boss finding out on his own.  Plus you don't want your boss to think you had something to do with the stealingas well.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: she should speak with jim about the problem and let him know it puts her in a bad situtation and also pots him on the line of loosing his job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky could give her friend a warning or could suggest that the boss sets up cameras
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should talk to Jim about stealing the pizzas and warn him that if he does it again, she will feel obligated to tell their boss about it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could confront Jim first and ask him to stop or ask why he is doing what he is doing. She can tell him to stop and if he doesn't she will be forced to inform Mark about it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I think Becky should talk to Jim about her concerns before she talks to Mark and if he still does not change, then she should get a new room mate and tell Mark what he has done.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Instead of telling her manager about Jim slacking at work and stealing pizza, Becky could hint to him to capture everything the employees do on camera. The manager then can talk to Jim about his behavior and tell him to work harder or he will terminate hi job, or stop stealing pizzas or he will start charging him. If Jim gets fired or quits, Becky will be out of luck with finances for her housing. She can solve that by finding a new, more reliable roommate. Becky could also take the high position offered y her manager so she can earn more money on a shift.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: First confront Jim about stealing and his work ethic.  Inform him that if it doesn't change she will have to go to Mark.  If he changes, convince him to tell Mark about the merchandise he took and propose a solution to pay for it.  If he doesn't change, Bcky should go to Mark as soon as possible.  She may lose a friend but at least she maintains her integrity and will more than likely keep her job.  She already had a hard enough time getting that job, she doesn't need another witness to her bad character.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I would sit Jim down and talk to him, because Becky has had a past in stealing. She needs to tell him it is not right and it hurts the pizzeria.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky should talk to Jim before she tells their boss what he is doing and if he doesn't listen to her then she should tell her boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could talk to her friend Jim about how she doesn't agree with his behaviors at work and tell him that it could be detrimental to him if he doesn't change his attitude and actions.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: One solution would be to confront Jim himself, and demand that he pay back the money for the pizza, so that the numbers add up for profits, and that Mark wouldn't have to know what happened. Another solution would be for Becky to pay it back herself, thenask Jim to pay her back instead; should he refuse, she can hold his debt over his head, possibly threatening to tell Mark about what he did.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Well, obviously, she could just confront Jim about it.  If he chose not to change, tell Mark.  Find a new roommate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky can put in an anonymous tip or go talk to mark in confidence so that mark knows what is going on but Jim doesnt know it was becky.  Its not beckys problem if Jim cant pay rent
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Confront Jim about the stealing and make sure he knows that if he continues the wrong actions she will report them to their boss and consequences will be forced.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should go to Jim and tell him that she love being her friend but she feel uncomfortable with his behavior at work. She should ask him to try to be more respectable at work. If he refuse to change, then he is not a good friend to have and Becky shoul go to her supervisor to inform him of his behavior.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim and tell him the problems that she had when she shoplifted. She needs to tell him that it is very difficult to get a job when you are known as a "shop lifter". Hopefully Jim will stop stealing pizzas and start working hard. If he oes not start to be a good worker, Becky should mention to her boss that he is not acting as a good employee.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Talk to Becky about Jim and tell her that she has been given second chances in life and Jim will get one and then he will be done with the company.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky should first try to talk to her friend and try to get him to handle it without her interference. If that doesn't work then she just has to go to the manager and tell him what's going on, because by not telling she is risking entirely too much!
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would ask the manager, Jim, if there is any way that they could make all of the dough and roll it out before he leaves so that he can keep a count of how many pizzas were ordered and how many were actually made.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: The best solution is to sit down with Jim and tell him why it is wrong what he is doing. She would tell him that the business would be losing money and that eventually that he would get caught and immediately fired. She could tell him about her past experence from stealing and tell him it was difficult to get a job with her record and that their boss Mark gave her the job when she needed it the most. If he got caught then it would be hard for him to get a job because he needs job recommendations. She woul say that she is telling this to him now as a friend and that if he kept doing it she would talk to the boss about it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could speak with Jim about his sticky fingers, and politely warn him that she WILL tell Mark if he doesn't stop. She could explain to him why stealing is wrong. If he still wants to steal food, she could help him find another job-- one in which he i not under her supervision.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should ask Jim not to steal from the pizzeria because not only he could get in trouble for it, Becky will also because she was a witness and didn't do anything about it. If he doesn't stop after her asking him to, then i would suggest for Becky to tll Mark because it is the right thing to do. Even though Jim is one of her good friends/roomate, she cant afford to lose this job that has given her so many opportunities other jobs will not.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: She needs to talk to her friend Jim and tell him what he is doing is wrong. If that doesn't work then tell the Manager.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should first sit Jim down and talk to him about his work habits and taking food. She should then explain to him that if his behavior does not change, she will tell the manager. If Jim is still doing everything he should not be doing, Becky should tak to the manager about Jim.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Beckys should discuss with him that he is jepordizing their job and money to pay for their apartment.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: I would tell mark about what was going on, and let him know my situation and that way he could keep it confidential and maybe confront Jim about it and then go from there.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: She should first talk to Jim about the situation and tell him that it is immoral to be stealing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky could talk to Jim about his behavior and give him a chance to stop stealing from work. If his work improves then she will not tell Mark. If he continues to steal and avoid work then she will tell Mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: A creative solution to this problem is for Becky to take action and be the leader in the situation by being responsible and telling Jim what he is doing is wrong.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky needs to confront Jim before telling Mark what is going on. She needs to let mark know how important both of their jobs are to them (even though it doesn't seem like Jim knows that). If Jim does not change Becky will have to tell Mark what is going n, but before she does that either have mark find a different job or she needs to find a new roommate to compensate for the lose in money that will happen.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Same as before.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: A solution to this problem would be once she saw her friend going down the wrong path would be to say hey, you know what your doing is not right? I would appreciate it if you would stop you are my best friend and I would hate to report you. She could alsoask Jim to do his part at work so most of the duties would be on her shoulder. I say she should do these things before reporting to the manager because if someone is your "best friend" they will listen to good advice and also if has to report it her frien may not take it to personal.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim. She needs to tell him that she doesn't like how he treats the customers and that it is wrong to steal food from the pizzeria. She should say that he needs the job and since they are friends she will give him one more chance to fi his ways and if he doesn't then he will tell Mark.  Becky should then keep a close iey on Jim and if he makes a mistake then she will have to tell Mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: First and foremost Becky must confront Jim about his laziness,rudeness, and especially his stealing. Then she should suggest that they both go and talk to Mark.
If this solution fails, Becky must keep her job and find another solution about the rent. Mar has given her a chance others wouldn't, she has an opportunity for advancement.The only other solution is to break off her friendship with Jim and go to Mark on her own.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should inform her boss about the fact that Jim stole 10 pizzas from the store. She should also discuss her current situation with her boss (needing Jim to help make the rent). If Jim is not fired, then a payment plan can be made so that Jim can pay ack for the stolen pizzas. If Jim is fired, Becky may need to get another job and move to a cheaper apartment in order to have a place to live.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: If I were Becky, my reputation would be the most important thing to me.  However, my friendship with Mark, and the income he provides to our living situation is also important.  My solution would be to warn Mark that if he continued to steal from the compny, I would have to let the boss know because he was nice enough to give you a chance when no one else would because of your shoplifting.  If Mark chose not to stop, then I would consider that as a choice he made, and the consequences would fall squarely n his shoulders, relieving me of any guilt I may have felt.  I would report his actions to the boss, so he would know that I could be trusted.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should tell Jim herself before confronting the boss. while she is telling him make him feel guilty in a nice, sneaky manner. Let Jim know what he is diong is wrong and that Becky is being put in an awkward situation. Tell Jim that he must pay back te pizzaria for the food he stole and confess to the boss. if this is not done, then Becky should tell the boss and move out with a new room mate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky could look into finding another job for Jim that will guarantee he still pays the rent and when she finds a potential job, alert Mark that she has suspicions that Jim is stealing, not working hard, etc. Let Mark catch Jim in the act and fire him.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Becky should confront Jim concerning his actions. Since she is good friends with him, she should be able to talk to him without offending him. This way she can talk to him without having to go behind his back and possibly lose their friendship. She can poitely tell him that his actions are unlawful. Instead of going to the manager and reporting him, she is confronting Jim about it and maybe he will change his ways and there won't be a problem anymore. Becky will keep her friendship with Jim, Jim will chane his actions, and neither will get fired.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky should talk to her manager in private so that Jim doesn't think she is ratting him out. She should explain how she is nervous that Jim will get mad at her or lose his job. She should tell her manager that he needs to talk to Jim and if his behavior oesn't change then he should consider firing him or something.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Creative solution

At first, I think, Becky should confront Jim. Just to give him a headups and tell him that what he is doing is not right. She should say they are friends and everything but in order to be loyal to her job, she will have to tell the bos if things do not change. If Jim doesn't listen, it is Becky's responsibilites to tell the boss about Jim's actions and that should solve the problem.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: bekcy could tell jim you know i stole many years ago and now look i turned my life around. what you are doing is wrong. if you keep stealling you could run the store out of buinsees if you keep it up. then we and many tohers would be out of a job, then ma even get kickout of our apartment. so jim you need to be up front with mark or we both could get fired.  if jim says no then you have to tell mark becasue both of you cannot afford to be with out a job, and becky does not need to be accused for stealing hen she did not.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: First warn Jim that if he keeps stealing things and acting rude towards the customers and not carrying his wait around the Pizzeria then she is going to tell Mark.  And if he keeps doing it then tell Mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: A creative solution would be for Becky to tell Jim that she is just looking out for him as a friend because she suspects the owner is installing cameras or hiring secret shoppers to check on the employees and she doesn't want him to lose his job. This coud give Jim the incentive to do his job correctly. And since Becky is given a higher position she could actually give these ideas to the owner to show she has the business in her best interest.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: Becky should tell Mark, in confidence, about the problem with Jim stealing. Mark is not obligated to tell Jim how he found out about the theft, as it could have been discovered a number of ways (i.e. inventory, surveillance).
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky can talk to Jim about his behavior without making him feel lousy; if he refuses to listen, than going to Mark would be the right thing to do.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could tell Jim that he needs to either stop stealing & start working better otherwise she's going to tell the boss what he's doing - and if he threatens to move out she can contact her landlord & still make him responsible for all of his portions ofthe rent otherwise she could sue him.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Find a new roommate/friend to live with; once new person is found tell Mark about Jim's poor behavior to have him fired.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should first sit with Jim to discuss his behavior at work and ask him what are the reasons behind his behavior. If it is something that can be negotiated with Mark, then Becky could convince Jim to come to some agreement with him.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I believe that she should tell on Jim even though it will jeopordize their friendship. Jim isn't a good friend and needs to learn that taking advantage of people is wrong.  Becky should not be concerned about losing the part of the rent but if that shouldhappen THEN she should be concerned but not until it happens. It really usually isn't that hard to find a roomate and even if it is where she lives her integrety and reputation are more important in the scheme of things.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should go to Jim and explain her predicament, he is her friend, but she also has certain responsibilities at her job that she takes seriously. She should tell him that stealing the pizzas and being a bad employee are not good/healthy behaviors and tat he should try to improve his job performance. She should not tell Mark unless the incident happens again, but after that it will be her duty to tell Mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would not take an authoritative approach of "telling" Jim his behavior needs to improve. Instead, I would try to approach Jim and try to let him know how much his behavior stresses me out, make sure he is at least aware of the consequences his behavior s having. If he fails to acknowledge his behavioral consequences or doesn't care enough to change for Becky, then I would give him the ultimatum to either start being a good employee, or "turn" him in to the boss herself. Meanwhile I would be doing my bes to find a new roommate to move in or somewhere I could move out to, for a backup plan.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: First of all, Becky should have talked to Jim much earlier regarding his inappropriate behavior. However, since she allowed the situation to elaborate, she should first give Jim a brief chance to make it up by having him pay for the pizzas. If he does, i is a win-win for Becky since she gets to keep her job, her roommate = half the rent, without having to worry about hurting her relationship with Mark.

However, if Jim refuses to pay, she can either try to a) blackmail him or b) go straight to Mark. Blckmailing may put Becky at risk since she already has a record of shoplifting, especially if there is no evidence that Jim took the pizzas himself. If Becky goes and tells Mark right away, she will be able to preserve her long standing relationship with hm and prove to him that her "criminal" past is really behind her. However, since Jim will probably lose his job, given his problematic work behavior at the pizzeria, he will most likely be unable to pay his half of the rent or simply move out altogether.

If Becky does not find a suitable roommate quickly, she will be forced to temporary go into debt. In Becky's case this would be the lesser of two evils, since if she simply stays quite about the case she is being entirely unfair to Mark; and is also at isk of multiple negative consequences such as, her losing the job and further hurting her chances of getting a new one.

Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Becky should personally talk to Jim about his problem and if it proceeds to happen again, tell the boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to her manager about implementing a rewards/restrictions system for employees. Giving rewards for being friendly with customers, having the correct amount of money in the register at close, showing effort, etc. would make employees, inclding Jim, to maybe work harder or be more concerned with their actions of work. Rewards could include acknowledgements, awards, food, bonuses, etc. There should also be restrictions placed on employees. Warnings or write-ups should be given for any unwantd behavior or consistent order mistakes due to inattentions should be given. Security cameras could also be put in place for the problem of stealing food or even money from the register. Since the manager obviously has trust and respect for Becky by makin her shift manager and hiring her despite her record, her plan would have a good chance of her manager listening to and considering it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: Becky should tell the room mate to stop
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: I would say that Becky should first talk to Jim about his behavior at work and tell him to try and do better. If it doesn't get better to tell Mark what is going on and let Mark deal with Jim. I hope Becky doesn't lose her friend, a roommate and a job becuse of one situation.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Talk to Jim first about his behavior and getting his work done. Give him only one chance and if he blows it go to Mark and tell him the situation with rent. If Becky tells Mark about Jim, Mark may be grateful and give Becky a raise.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should tell Mark that she suspects that Jim has been stealing.  That way Mark can keep an eye and watch Mark and make sure he is doing his job properly, and Jim would not know that Becky was the one who told Mark that he was stealing pizzas. Mark cold then deal with the situation and Becky could feel like she helped out.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: i think becky should talk to jim, and they should go to the manager together to solve the problem
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Have Becky make Jim take responseabilty for his actions. If he chooses not to then Becky needs to appoarch the boss herself and explain the whole situation.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim about what he did and make it clear that she doesn't want to get him into trouble but if he doesn't stop it she'll be forced to tell.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Notify Boss of what is happening, confront Jim about his behavior after already notifying boss about his actions and decision making.  This could show the boss Jim's initial reaction to the criticism, proving his neglectful behavior toward the establishmet.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to her roomate Jim and let him know that he has to pay for the pizza's he took or else she will tell the owner. If not she will have to tell him to find another job to pay for the rent or find somewhere else to live.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I think Becky needs to talk to her boss to tell him what happened, but explain to him that she needs Jim to have a job since he is paying for rent. Also i think she should add in that she does not want her relationship to be ruined over this issue. Her bos should be understanding of Becky's feelings and respect that she told him.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: First, Becky must confront Jim about his actions. If Jim refuses to stop, then Becky has to tell Mark what he is doing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: First, Becky could try talking to Jeff herself, telling him that he needs to improve or she is going to have to say something to the owner.  If that doesn't work then she will have to tell Mark, and let him know the situation, and let him make the right coice.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky confronts Jim about his behavior, and tells him if he continues, she will inform Mark of his behavior.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: The best thing Becky could do is to talk to Jim about his behavior on the job. She needs to explain to him how important it is that they both remain employed to carry out their responsibilites, and that his behavior can cause him to lose his job. Becky neds to explain to Jim that she values their friendship, however, if he does not clean up his act, she may have to tell the manager.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Confront Jim about the discomfort it gives her when he does something illegal, and be honest about the problem if it reoccurs that she will act next time and inform the owner/manager.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Talk to Jim about how you got in trouble for shop lifting and tell him that it could happen to him if he were to get caught stealing and if he refuses to listen then look for a new roommate and then tell mark what he has been doing so you can still have yur rent paid for
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I would tell Jim that he needs to tell the bosswhat he did. If he does and tries to imporv his work ethics,Becky will put in a good word for him. When she gets manager she may let him have a free pizza here and there.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Confront Mark first about it and if he won't change what he's doing then go straight to the boss and tell him the truth.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky's relationship with Jim is getting in the way of her job. Becky should keep Jim as a friend, but start to look for a new roommate and confront Jim about his problem. If Kim does nothing, both Kim and Jim will end up fired.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky needs to write an ananimous letter to her boss letting him know what happend.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky could talk to Jim about the problem first, stating that both of their jobs are on the line if the problem continues and that she is just looking out for their best interest as friends, coworkers, and roommates.  If Jim does not improve his work perfrmance, then Becky should talk to Mark, explaining that she had already talked to Jim about the situation.  If Becky is concerned that Jim cannot pay his portion of the rent, she may need to find a new roommate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Talk to Jim about his behavior. If he does not respond positively then tell the boss and let Jim face his consequences.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: A solution would be to type a letter not saying who it is from saying people have been stealing from the store and have the manager find it. That way hopefully Jim will confuse when he is confronted about it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Instead of going directly to Mark about the situation, Becky might want to first address the issue with Jim. Due to them being friends it can be hard, but there should also be some respect that they have for you. Instead of "telling" on them, addressing te issue might be more affective and even using telling Mark as a leverage to show the negatives and how serious the situation is.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky needs to talk to Jim and see if he can change his behavior. If he doesn't, then Becky needs to talk to the boss about it, even if it means Jim losing his job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky needs to confront Jim about his stealing and tell him that if he does not confess to Mark, she will. This will force Jim to confess to his stealing to his boss himself or make Becky more trustworthy to Mark.   Becky should then look for a cheaper aprtment or new roommate and know that next time not to work at the same place as your roommate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Solution:
Let Jim know he can not continue to do this because if they are shot supplies/money, they will go out of business and they both need the money. If he contines, she needs to privately speak to her boss about the issue.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should go to Mark and tell him what's going on, but her concerns as well. Then go to Jim and tell him that his behavior is unacceptable.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Tell Jim herself that he should not be doing what hes doing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky needs to go talk to Jim when he is actually doing these things at work. He may not even know that she knows. If they really are good friends they should be able to talk about whats going on and why he wants to get them both fired. She could start hiting to the manager whats going on without giving names. She could threaten Jim with getting him fired even though it would hurt her as well. A person who does these things at work under your watch and doesn't want you to say anything really is not your fiend.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should tell her boss the complete situation.  She should tell her boss that she is living with Jim, and that she needs Jim to help pay the other half of the rent.  This would explain to her boss why she is hesitant in telling on him.  But, the rightthing to do would be to tell her boss.  If Jim gets fired Becky could offer to help him find another job if he wanted her help.  Otherwise, Becky needs to find another roommate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should write an anonymous note to the restuarant from a cutomers perspective complaining about Jim.  This will force the boss to keep an extra eye on Jim.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: I would discuss with jim that you need this job and that he work ethics or lack there of is effecting your job. Allow jim to confess to whats been going on and if he doesnt let him now that yu will do it for him. A friend like that is not worth keeping. Tlk to your boss about what been going on and let him know that you feel its inappropriate if you dont say anything you will probably both be fired.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could send mark and anonymous letter explaing what is going on.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should try talking to Jim and tell him that he needs to pay for the items he stole and own up to the manager. If Jim doesn't change Becky should say something to the manager and have him talk to Jim and hopefully he will do a better job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Drop an anonymous tip to the employer. Becky can not be the only person noticing these thefts.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I believe that Becky needs to tell mark about the issue because if she doesn't then mark will find out on his own and he will most likely assume that she was apart of stealing the pizzas. She can always find another roommate but finding a job with her recrd is obviously difficult.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim about his behavior and inform him that if he does not stop stealing food from the pizzeria, she will have to let their manager know.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: the solution would be to talk to jim and tell him all the great things the owner has done for them and get him to appreciate those things and tell him they cant steal pizzas or shes going to have to inform the owner.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could talk to Jim and explain the situation to him, and warn him if he does not change his ways she will have him fired and find a new room mate.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Solution: Go to Jim and confront him on this issue, and tell him that if he doesnt not stop his behavior then you will tell mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: In order to avoid this problem in the future, once Becky is the manager, she can possible move Jim to the early shift.  That way there will be no time to take pizzas home if he isn't closing the place.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: What I would do in Becky's situation would be to approach Jim and explain to him that stealing is wrong and because she does know the consequences of stealing. If he doesn't take it seriously tell the boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: A creative solution would be to tell Jim to straighten up and fly right. Tell jim to stop stealing pizzas and do his job correctly. If jim can't do this then he shouldn't be living with becky.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky should try and find Jim a new job suited for his needs. She should encourage Jim that because the pizzeria is not the place for him he should try and find a new job. Convince Jim that the job at the pizzeria is not a good choice for him and mention he frustrations he must face with the customers (Since he is rude to them, he obviously does not enjoy his job). Once Jim gets hired with a new job he may just quit the pizzeria job. But if he does not, then it is Becky's responsibility to go and tell Mar about Jim's behavior and let him realize that Jim has been a bad employee. Since Mark has been so good to Becky, she will be able to ask him not to tell Jim that she informed him of his bad behavior. However, if Becky has any doubt that Mark will not beleve her since she has a history of shoplifting herself, and she fears that Mark will think she was responsible for stealing pizzas with Jim, she should propose that Mark set up security cameras in the pizzeria so he can view Jim's bad behavior and judge te situation accordingly.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Becky needs to look to get a new roomate because Jim is dragging her down by his illegal activity and stress of not knowing if he'll keep his job OR she needs to give Jim an ultimatum: stop stealing or get a new job &new place
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky needs to address Jim inadequate work ethic by talking to the manager in private first, and telling him only about his laziness and if that doesnt change, then telling her manager about Jim stealing from the pizza factory and making more pizzas. I thnk addressing the first issue and also havng herself talk to Jim before telling the manager more about what Jim has done is a better solution so Jim can still have money and a job for rent.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should talk to Jim and ask him why he acts inappropriately at work. There may be an underlying cause with Jim just not understanding how an employee should act. If that does work then Becky doesn't need to tell Mark about Jim's prior problem. If taling to Jim doesn't work then Becky should tell Jim that if he doesn't stop stealing from the job, she will tell Mark what he is doing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: If I were Becky, I would talk to Jim first. I would ask him to stop stealing and be a better worker. If nothing changes, I would go to the boss and tell him whats going on. I would ask the boss keep what i said anonymous.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky needs to discuss things with Jim first. She needs to make him aware of how she feels with his behavior. Once she expresses how she feels that his behavior is unhealthy and destructive to the work environment, she needs to tell him that he must tell hier boss about the stealing or she will have to. she has a duty to her friend but to her job as well.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky can tell Jim to pay or she will tell the boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could sit Jim down, and explain to him that the manager wants Becky to be a shift manager, and when she sees the things Jim does, she feels she needs to notify the manager.  But if she sat him down and talked to him about it calmly, and told him shecould lose her job as well, and they would both not have money to pay for rent, maybe jim would think twice.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could tell Mark what Jim has been doing. If Jim gets fired then Becky could help Jim find a new job, but if he refuses to stop stealing then she should either find a new roommate or tell Jim if he cannot pay the rent then he cannot live with her anyore. It is not Becky's fault that Jim is making bad choices. She can help Jim by showing him what shes been through and how to improve his lifestyle. But if he cannot stop stealing then she is not responsible for what happens to him.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Find a friend that is looking for a roomate and tell the boss, at some point it his actions will cost her a job which will also cause problems for her with rent and school.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should first try to convince her friend to tell their boss what he has been doing. If that doesn't work then she should step in and tell her boss that she thinks her friend might be stealing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would say that she should talk to Jim in private about what happened before she tells a manager
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Talk to Jim about what he is doing at work. Talk to him about how it was hard to find a job because of her past shoplifting, and now she could get accused of it. She should give him a warning, and if it happens again, tell her boss what was going on. Thatcould potentially make her look better in her bosses eyes and put her in higher standings for a promotion, or a very good reference in the future.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: A creative solution would be to give her close friend an alternative so she could avoid firing him.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: I think that jim isnt a very good friend if he is treating becky this way, so becky shouldnt feel bad about telling the boss about jims behavior. I also think that she should look for a different more reliable roommate, since jim isnt very good.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: talk to jim about working better at school and that if he is going to have parties he needs to tell her
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky starts to eat Jim's food until he notices that she isn't paying for groceries anymore. Becky can use this to make Jim realize that what he is doing is not fair to Mark's Pizzeria, the customers, or to Becky herself.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: The best solution would be to first inform Jim that he is being dishonest and that she does not appreciate it, and that if the behavior continues, then she will be forced to tell the boss.  If the behavior continues Becky should then report him, because agood friend would not put another friends valuable job on the line for these reasons.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky's solution is that she needs to tell Mark that Jim is stealing food, but not to fire him, but say that he should find a better job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Have Becky tell Jim he needs to do his job at work and not steal from them, because without this job they couldn't afford rent.
If Jim does not change and stop stealing and start working then Becky should report Jim.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky first needs to talk to Jim about his behavior and give him advice about how to act at his job and also not to steal. If he continues then Becky needs to tell her boss what is happening so he can put a stop to Jim's bahavior even if that means loosin a friend. She will probably need to look for a new roomate put this will show her boss that she is trustworthy.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should approach Jim about his slacking off at work and his theft from work. Though this may seem very simple, I still find it creative because I don't actually know anybody who might legitimately stand up to his/her friend.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: I believe that Becky should find a new roommate or just move out all together because Jim is putting her job in jeopardy and with her prior record, she probably could not get a better position any where else.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34