John Doe Is Employed with the IT Department in Abel

question 31

Multiple Choice

John Doe is employed with the IT department in Abel and Associates, that provides financial consultancy services to several wealthy investors.He is approached by a shady investor who offers attractive incentives for stealing some sensitive information regarding the investment patterns of one of the clients of the company.Which of the following statements best reflects John's thoughts if he is at the preconventional level of moral development?

• A) If I do go through with the act, I will be letting down my manager and coworkers badly.
• B) My job is to protect the information that this company deals in and I should not violate my duties.
• C) I am liable to be criminally prosecuted for my involvement in stealing the information.
• D) Going through with this act would be highly unfair not just to the client, but also to my employers.

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Definitions:

Misspelled Name

An error in the spelling of a name, often causing confusion or issues with identity or documentation.

Electronic Fund Transfer Act

A United States federal law designed to protect consumers engaging in electronic transfer of funds.

Transactions

The act of conducting business or other dealings between parties whereby goods, services, or something of value is exchanged.

Depositary Bank

A financial institution that holds and manages the securities of a company, facilitating the exchange of securities and ensuring compliance with the regulations.