Use the fact situation in Q14 to answer the related question that follows. Assume that when Robert advises the board of directors and CEO of the problems,they instruct him to forget about the matter and try to find a way to cover the whole thing up.In this case,
A)the board of directors has committed an offence under the Act.
B)the CEO has committed an offence under the Act.
C)the due diligence defence will not help the board or the CEO.
D)the company has committed an offence under the Act.
E)all of the above

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All of the above choices are correct. The board of directors and the CEO have committed an offense under the Act by instructing Robert to cover up the matter instead of addressing it. The due diligence defense will not be applicable as the board and CEO have failed to take necessary measures to prevent the offense from occurring. The company as a whole is also responsible for the offense committed by its directors and officers.

Use the Fact Situation in Q14 to Answer the Related