In Which of the Following Situations Is the Writer Being

question 16

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 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 cites only the three who have the necessary qualifications in her recommendation report.
• D)Instead of writing a standard e-mail message,a CEO releases a video that explains major changes in the company.

---

Definitions:

Immigration Policy

The laws, regulations, and procedures established by a country to control the entry and stay of foreigners within its borders.

Japanese Ports

Refers to the seaports of Japan, which became significant in the mid-19th century as Japan ended its period of national isolation and opened to international trade and influence.

Matthew Perry

A U.S. Navy Commodore who played a key role in opening Japan to the West with the Kanagawa Treaty in 1854, ending Japan's two centuries of isolation.

David Wilmot

A U.S. politician known for the Wilmot Proviso, an unsuccessful proposal aimed at banning slavery in territory acquired from Mexico.