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What respiratory equipment is the  most common source of tra…

What respiratory equipment is the  most common source of transmitting infections?

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A patient who is neutropenic or who has cancer patients shou…

A patient who is neutropenic or who has cancer patients should be placed in a:

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Ben is a recent Santa Clara University graduate who has just…

Ben is a recent Santa Clara University graduate who has just started his first job in the finance department of a publicly traded Silicon Valley company. One of his main responsibilities is to create and distribute extensive Microsoft Excel reports that analyze costs and revenues for different divisions. Ben sends completed reports to his direct supervisor and the CFO. The CFO then uses the information to create the company’s financial reports, in addition to the strategy and forecasting formulation. While Ben considers himself to be detailed-oriented, the complicated nature of and the sheer volume of data sometimes overwhelm him, which is exacerbated by their strict deadlines. While Ben works hard to prepare the reports as accurately as possible, he often finds errors after he has submitted his final report. When the errors are critical, he revises the reports and resends them. However, some of the errors are minor, in Ben’s estimation, and he doubts that the CFO will use or look at these figures. Ben is ambitious and wants to be promoted, but worries that if he frequently sends out revised reports he will appear unreliable and unqualified. At the same time, the potential consequences from inaccurate financial reports put the company, the CFO and CEO, and Ben himself at risk. (Amanda Nelson, Hackworth Business Ethics Fellow 2013) What actions should Ben take when he catches a mistake? Is he obligated to report every error, particularly since he works for a publicly traded company? Is there such a thing as a small error in this context? 

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John is CFO at a venture-backed tech startup with revenues o…

John is CFO at a venture-backed tech startup with revenues of $20 million and approximately 80 employees. He’s worked at the company for several years, and now reports to Ralph, the company’s newly hired CEO. The company had been doing really well, but recently big customers have been placing fewer orders and Ralph is feeling pressure to show growth. This pressure is amplified because the company is venture-backed, and the investors expect results.  While the company did well in the first round of funding, if they don’t perform now, they may have trouble with gaining sufficient funding in the second round, which could mean the end of the company. All of this was on John’s mind when Ralph came to him about recording a major order that was still under negotiation. The deal had not gone through, although both parties expected to complete the deal in the next week. With the current quarter ending in the next few days, including this order would give a significant boost to the company’s financial reports. Nonetheless, under the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), it is clear that this order does not qualify as revenue. Even so, Ralph was adamant about John booking the order, which could make all the difference in the company’s ability to stay afloat. John knew that doing so would constitute fraud; particularly because the Sarbanes Oxley Act requires the CEO and CFO to sign off on all quarterly reports. At the same time, John knew that this order could make all the difference. (Alexis Babb, Hackworth Business Ethics Fellow 2013) What should John do?

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Dining Services are important in assisted living/senior hous…

Dining Services are important in assisted living/senior housing.  Select True or False

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How can outdoor activities enhance children’s scientific lea…

How can outdoor activities enhance children’s scientific learning?

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What is a key characteristic of the physical sciences that c…

What is a key characteristic of the physical sciences that children should explore?

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What should teachers encourage children to do during scienti…

What should teachers encourage children to do during scientific investigations?

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How can teachers promote respect for nature among preschoole…

How can teachers promote respect for nature among preschoolers?

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How should teachers handle unpredictable elements in outdoor…

How should teachers handle unpredictable elements in outdoor investigations?

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