For Their Final Business Class in College, Bill and Jill

question 91

Multiple Choice

For their final business class in college, Bill and Jill have been assigned a client that needs to improve its accounting and budgeting systems. Bill received the assignment by claiming on his résumé to have majored in accounting. His consulting partner, Jill, a marketing major, learns that he never actually passed any accounting courses. Jill is deciding whether or not to overlook the false claim, since Bill is otherwise conscientious and honorable and failure to pass the course might jeopardize his graduation. In her conversation with the instructor, which question will Jill NOT raise?

• A)Would the potential outcome of the proposed action pose a risk of embarrassment?
• B)Is what we are proposing to do fully compliant with our code of ethical conduct?
• C)Is there anything in the proposed action that could be considered ethically objectionable?
• D)Is it apparent that this proposed action is in harmony with our core values?
• E)Are any conflicts or concerns evident between the proposed action and our core values?

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