Which of the Following Would Likely Constitute a Breach of Ethics

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would likely constitute a breach of ethics for a management accountant?

• A)to omit pertinent information from a report because it is personally unfavourable
• B)to consider disclosing confidential information in order to further your own career
• C)to consider disclosing confidential information (ie gained from a third party)in order to assist your employer/client
• D)to report the unethical actions of another party, with the expectation that this will further your own career
• E)to be disruptive in a meeting

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Definitions:

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay that employers can compensate workers, set by government law.

Pay Grade

A step or level within an organization’s pay structure that defines the pay scale for job positions according to their responsibility, skill level, and job characteristics.

Pay Structure

The organization of different levels of pay for different jobs within a company, reflecting factors such as skill, seniority, and performance.

Pay Scale Overlaps

Refers to situations where the salary ranges for different positions within an organization overlap, allowing for potential discrepancies in pay for roles of differing responsibilities.