Why Is It Important to Be Honest in an Informational

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to be honest in an informational report when you have to share bad news?

• A) Failure to be honest in the short term could lead to more problems in the long term.
• B) Being honest is the ethical thing to do.
• C) Sponsors or supervisors of a project have a right to know what is going on.
• D) All responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Eagleson Company

A hypothetical or unspecified business entity used for illustrative purposes.

Prevention Cost

Expenses incurred to prevent defects in products or services before they occur.

Quality Cost Report

A report that details the costs associated with ensuring product or service quality, including prevention, appraisal, and failure costs.

Prevention Cost

Costs incurred to avoid producing defective products, including expenses related to quality training, equipment maintenance, and process improvement.