Read the passage below and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.
You have begun to notice that two colleagues at work, Cheryl and Michael, are spending an inordinate amount of time together. It is clear that they are romantically involved. Because they work together on several projects, it is natural that they spend a lot of time together; however, their conduct during working hours is affecting your department’s performance and forcing you and your colleagues to work harder. You have approached Michael about it, noting that “people are beginning to notice” how much time he spends with Cheryl. They cooled it for a few days after that, but gradually returned to their old behavior.
Although the company has a policy requiring employees to disclose any romantic relationships between coworkers, you disagree with it, thinking it is an invasion of privacy. But you also know that Michael and Cheryl’s goofing off is starting to affect their work: both have missed deadlines. Making matters worse, their relationship has become a hot topic of gossip, distracting other members of your team from getting their work done. How should you handle this situation?