Answer the Question in the Following Paragraph from One of the Perspectives

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Essay

Answer the question in the following paragraph from one of the perspectives described in the text.
An employer who is considering hiring Eva has asked Donna, Eva's former supervisor, for a report on Eva. In truth, Eva's work for Donna has been only average. However, (a) Eva is Donna's friend, and Donna knows that Eva probably will not get the job if she says anything negative about Eva, and Donna knows that Eva desperately needs the job. Further, (b) Donna knows that if the situation were reversed, she would not want Eva to mention her deficiencies. Nevertheless, (c) it has been Donna's policy to reveal the deficiencies of employees when she has been asked for references by employers, and she knows that some of Eva's faults may be bothersome to this particular employer. Finally, (d) this employer has leveled with Donna in the past when Donna has asked for a report on people who have worked for him. Should Donna reveal deficiencies in Eva's past performance?

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A United States federal law enacted in 2002 aimed at protecting investors from fraudulent financial reporting by corporations.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

A nonprofit organization established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.

Financial Misconduct

Engaging in wrongful or fraudulent activities related to monetary transactions or financial management.

Kohlberg

A psychologist best known for his theory of moral development, which proposed stages through which individuals progress in their ability to make ethical decisions.