Question

A fertilizer manufacturing company wants to relocate to Yellowstone County. A report from a fired researcher at the company indicates the company's product is releasing toxic by-products. The company suppressed that report. A later report commissioned by the company shows there is no problem with the fertilizer. What should the company's chief executive officer reveal about the content of the unfavorable report in discussions with Yellowstone County representatives? a. Disclose only the second report with no comments. b. Disclose both reports and point out deficiencies in the report of the fired researcher. c. Disclose both reports, omitting the deficiencies that the fired researcher reported. d. Disclose nothing.

Answer 1

Correct answer is : B. Disclose both reports and point out deficiencies in the report of the fired researcher.

Explanation:

Though ethics are relative term but it would be beneficial for the company if it discloses both the reports and point out deficiencies in the report of the fired researcher.because first, it will reflect the honesty in the business of the company. Further, there are odds that representatives of the Yellowstone county may try to do some investigation and find out later about the incorrect report. Hence, it is for the benefit of the company to show both the reports and explain the reasons.