What Ethical Action Should Daniel Take in a Faulty Budget

question 38

Multiple Choice

What ethical action should Daniel take in A Faulty Budget?

• A) Work with Pete to correct the budget so JB, Pete's boss, does not find out.
• B) Work with Pete to keep quiet about the mistake in the budget so the new hires will not be laid off.
• C) Tell JB about the mistake in the budget but only half of the actual mistake so that employees will not be laid off.
• D) Tell JB about the mistake in the budget so the company can make corrections as soon as possible.

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