In Which of the Following Situations Is the Writer Being

question 42

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is the writer being unethical?

• A)Phillip convinces his employees that they will need to take a 3 percent pay cut, but he truthfully promises them that it will only be temporary.
• B)Taylor writes an e-mail message focusing on a small perk offered in the new health coverage, but she deliberately de-emphasizes a reduction in total coverage.
• C)Shane interviews four people, but he cites only the three who have the necessary qualifications in his recommendation report.
• D)Instead of writing a standard e-mail message, a CEO releases a video that explains major changes in the company.

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Definitions:

Annuity

A financial instrument that provides a consistent flow of payments to a person, mainly serving as a source of income for people in retirement.

Equal Cash Flow

A scenario in which cash inflows or outflows are the same in each period.

Internal Rate of Return Method

A capital budgeting method that calculates the return on investment by setting the net present value of cash flows equal to zero.

Present Value

Today's worth of a forthcoming sum of money or series of cash payments, considering a designated rate of return.