The Chief Executive announced on 11 April 2003 that, with effect from 14 April, people having close contacts with severe acute respiratory syndrome patients would be barred from leaving Hong Kong during the quarantine period. Suppose soon after the announcement, one of your family members is hospitalized for atypical pneumonia but that you are still healthy). Explain the cost you have to incur if:
a. Your boss grants you full
paid leave during the quarantine period;
b. Your boss does not grant
you full paid leave during the quarantine period;
c. You
are about to go on a week's vacation which is paid leave and have already paid
for a non-refundable overseas holiday package. But now you have to be quarantined.
