Alex Is Preparing the Financial Report for Evans Corp

question 12

Multiple Choice

Alex is preparing the financial report for Evans Corp.'s annual report. His manager, Sadie, has instructed him to inflate the numbers in order to meet short-term earnings goals. By doing this, Sadie:

• A) is putting the organization first before her own self-interest.
• B) is displaying full-scale corruption.
• C) wants to meet the demands of vendors.
• D) wants to please shareholders.

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