This case study presents an intriguing facts, decisions, and circumstances that will ignite the interest of those who value the importance of public personnel practices, public policy, talent management, human capital management, law, ethics, general business management, and organizational behavior. The case is based on actual facts, decisions, and circumstances involving a series of management decision within a large federal organization. The names of all parties have been changed for protection of their privacy and professional identity. Each chapter offers questions to facilitate further discussion and the assignment of group projects.