Bob Bailey Case Summary

Brief report of Bob Bailey Case:
Bob Bailey is a fourth-year graduate student whose research is not going well. He blames his troubles to the romantic relationship that has developed between his Professor Dr. Martin and his fellow student, Sarah Stern. In this case, Bailey is concerned about their ongoing relationship which is bad for Sarah's future career and as well as for the reputation of the lab, and he is considering bringing a complaint to the department chair, Dr. David O’Donald. The chair dismissed the complaint because the relationship appeared to be voluntary and told Bailey to get to work without any distraction.
In Dr. Martins lab there are altogether five graduate students. All of them have their equal right to be treated impartially by their research advisor. In addition, an advisor has his/her right and a responsibility to make
Martin or his friend Sarah, before he reveals his perception (may be wrong may be right) to any other department personnel. If Bailey discusses the situation with Dr. Martin (or possibly Sarah), he could be able to suggest an immediate attention to Dr. Martin to take action to improve the situation. Dr. Martin may be unaware of the effect going on in his lab because of his relationship with Stern. Every graduate students expect that the faculty members will follow university set standard rules and standards of behavior. Dr. Martin may be unaware of the university’s rules and standards, as well as possible negative consequences to Stern. I think, if Bailey has a purely honest, however tactful discussion with him, it may be possible to resolve the situation equitably and without a lot of involvement by others. In addition, this would prevent from destructing his congenial relationships with Dr. Martin and possibly his affable friendship with