So, then this should mean that if 150 million women has stood up to Rush Limbaugh at some time in his career he would have been toast long ago, but instead, he is a franchise, like Bryant, and killing a franchise is very difficult since all the coattail riders try to defend the cash cow from slaughter. Hence, FOX and others coming to Limbaugh's aid when clearly he is an embarrassment who should go down to the mat.
random a hole wrote:
He IS associated with the employer. His repulsive acts may become know to the public which includes the employer's clients. These clients may be prudes. This client may not want to continue doing business with the employer. Yes it is stupid and sad but very possible. So the employer thinks, instead of risking that sweet contract with Conservative Religious Douche Company I will hire the mediocre actuarial. He will cost me, say, $20K per year in lower productivity , but I don't have a risk of loosing my profitable contract that is worth millions.
That is the general idea. McDonalds may take a chance on the f-up if he is working the fryer. The brilliant miracle worker CEO who happens to have a fetish for legal orgies at he bunny ranch in Nevada does not get a call.
Basketball players. Generally not thought off as saints. Many (including me) believe Kobe B. is a rapist. His skill set is VERY unique and the Lakers believe they can overcome this negative image. Many basketball fans don't care as long as he gets them the championship. The Lakers execs know this.
This is all cost/benefit analysis.
Organizations are protective of their image. Employee's behavior, even off hours, CAN reflect poorly on that image they are so careful of protecting.
I don't necessarily agree with it, but that is the way it is.