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You have just been employed as a management accountant in a small business with an annual turnover of $0.5 million.
You have a wide range of duties because the business is small.
Which of the followingis an ethical risk?
Suggested Answer: C, D, F
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38 comments · newest first
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Ma
11 months ago
D is just part of the job, no ethical issues there.
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Nobuko
11 months ago
Wait, are people really doing C? That sounds extreme!
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Jovita
11 months ago
B seems a bit sketchy too, but not as bad as C.
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Cary
12 months ago
I think A is fine, just a small gesture!
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Sophia
12 months ago
C is definitely an ethical risk. That's crossing a line.
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Yong
1 year ago
I’m leaning towards option C too, but I wonder if option D could also be seen as an ethical risk if it involves pressure to manipulate tenders.
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Cheryl
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question about ethical dilemmas, and I think option B could also be problematic, but not as much as C. It’s tricky to balance client relationships.
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Casie
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option A might not be a big deal compared to the others. Small gifts could be seen as normal in business.
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Josephine
1 year ago
I remember discussing ethical risks in class, and I think option C stands out as the most concerning. It seems like a clear case of unethical behavior.
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Jaime
1 year ago
Option C stands out as the ethical risk. Encouraging clients to over-consume alcohol crosses a line and could lead to serious issues.
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Tabetha
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on ethical guidelines for management accountants to determine the best answer.
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Minna
1 year ago
Option C is clearly the ethical risk here. Providing excessive alcohol to clients in order to influence business decisions is unacceptable.
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Kristofer
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one poses an ethical risk.
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Clay
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I need to really consider the implications of each option and how they might conflict with ethical standards.
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Catherin
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this. I'll have to think it through carefully before answering.
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Lindsey
1 year ago
There was something about the distribution of security settings in the CFS we went over. I believe it might relate to option C, but I'm not completely confident.
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Raylene
1 year ago
I'm sorry, but did you say 'working out tenders for new contracts' is an ethical risk? That's like saying 'breathing air' is an ethical risk. Come on, let's keep this realistic, shall we?
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Aliza
1 year ago
Ooh, option C is a real doozy, isn't it? Getting clients drunk so they'll sign contracts? That's a recipe for disaster. I'd rather not be the one responsible for that kind of shenanigan, thank you very much!
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Nan
1 year ago
I think it's best to stick to ethical practices, even if it means missing out on some opportunities.
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Carma
1 year ago
It's important to maintain integrity in business dealings, even if it means losing out on potential clients.
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Myrtie
1 year ago
I would never feel comfortable doing something like that to secure a contract.
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Krystal
1 year ago
I agree, option C is definitely crossing the line ethically.
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Viola
1 year ago
Hold up, is option D even a real question? I mean, working on tenders for new contracts? That's just part of the job, right? I'd say the ethical risks are definitely in the other options, not this one.
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Yun
1 year ago
C) Being asked to work weekends, taking clients to night clubs making sure they have as much alcoholic drink as they want so that they will sign contracts.
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Jacinta
1 year ago
B) Being asked to work weekends, playing golf with clients.
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Mike
1 year ago
A) Being asked to buy very small gifts for key clients.
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Christa
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if I'd consider option B an ethical risk. Playing golf with clients? Sounds like a great way to build relationships and network. As long as the company is okay with it, I don't see a problem there.
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Emilio
1 year ago
D) Being asked to work weekends working out tenders for new contracts.
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Meghann
1 year ago
C) Being asked to work weekends, taking clients to night clubs making sure they have as much alcoholic drink as they want so that they will sign contracts.
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Dean
1 year ago
D) Being asked to work weekends working out tenders for new contracts.
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Mariann
1 year ago
C) Being asked to work weekends, taking clients to night clubs making sure they have as much alcoholic drink as they want so that they will sign contracts.
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Elinore
1 year ago
B) Being asked to work weekends, playing golf with clients.
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Minna
1 year ago
A) Being asked to buy very small gifts for key clients.
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Pa
1 year ago
A) Being asked to buy very small gifts for key clients.
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Martina
2 years ago
Well, that's a tough one. I'd say option C is the clear ethical risk here. Giving clients free alcohol to get them to sign contracts? That's a big no-no in my book. Definitely not the kind of behavior I'd want to engage in.
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Katina
2 years ago
I disagree, I think the ethical risk is A. Buying gifts for clients can also be seen as unethical.
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Kristel
2 years ago
I agree with Tamie, taking clients to night clubs is definitely unethical.
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Tamie
2 years ago
I think the ethical risk is C.