In which of the following situations is the writer being unethical?
A)Phillip convinces his employees that they will need to take a 3 percent pay cut but truthfully promises them that it will only be temporary.
B)Taylor writes an e-mail message focusing on a small perk offered in the new health coverage,but she deliberately de-emphasizes a reduction in total coverage.
C)Shane interviews four people but cites only the three who have the necessary qualifications in her recommendation report.
D)Instead of writing a standard e-mail message,a CEO releases a video that explains major changes in the company.

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Taylor is being unethical by deliberately de-emphasizing a reduction in total coverage while highlighting a small perk in the new health coverage. This amounts to misrepresentation and withholding of important information.

Answer: A
 Phillip is being unethical by convincing his employees to take a 3 percent pay cut while knowing it's only temporary. This amounts to deceptive practices where employees are being misled into agreeing to a salary cut.

Answer: C
 Shane is not being unethical as long as the three people cited in the recommendation report have the necessary qualifications. It's not necessary to mention the fourth person who doesn't qualify.

Answer: D
 There is no obvious ethical concern with the CEO releasing a video that explains major changes in the company. It's an innovative way of communicating important information to stakeholders.

In Which of the Following Situations Is the Writer Being