Individuals will sometimes attempt to justify behaving unethically by reasoning that the action is in the firm's best interest and that if it ever becomes known, the firm will condone it because the firm has benefited from the unethical act. Which of the following would be an example of this type of “role distortion” morally questionable act?
Bribery
Giving a poorly performing employee a glowing recommendation so that they can transfer to another department
Embezzlement
Not confronting expense account cheating
All of the other potential answers fit the definition of "role-distortion" ethical failures.
