Question

When Robin and Rich ask for a client's financial statements in order to complete the data collection for their strategic management project, the owner of the business tells Robin that his accountants are preparing the financials but these won't be ready for several months." The client instead suggests that Robin and Rich fabricate the financials instead, since what he "really wants is a marketing plan," and that no one will ever know if you've seen the actual financials or not." Which of the following should NOT guide Robin and Rich in their decision whether or not to take this as an authorization to submit false data as part of their final report? Multiple Choice heavy pressures on students to meet or beat assignment deadlines the pervasiveness of moral and amoral businesspeople their desire to complete the project, Independent of the actual performance on the project ovet renous pursuit of personal gain, wealth, and other selfish interests a company or camous culture that places good business performance and good grades ahead of ethical behavior

Answer 1

Answer: their desire to complete the project, independent of their actual performance on the project.

Explanation: The suggestion given by the client to Robin and Rich is not appropriate as it not legally appropriate to disclose false information to complete the project or to attain the marketing plan. Though it is directed by the owner of the business, the desire to complete the project as early as possible by disclosing information that is independent of actual performance should not be considered as an authorization to submit the final report.