James Dodgsen is a student in a graduate course in business. The professor in the course has given Dodgsen and his classmates a surprise quiz in class. Dodgsen did not do the reading for class that day because he had been grading papers as part of his TA position. He has been prepared for every other class that semester. As he glances as the quiz questions, he realizes that he does not know any of the answers. However, he sees that Jane Frampton, the student who sits next to him, is well prepared and answering the questions with great ease. He can see her answers because of her large, block-style printing. Dodgsen copies her answers.
A) Dodgsen is justified in using the answers because the pop quiz was unfair.
B) Dodgsen is justified in using the answers because he was fulfilling his TA responsibilities instead of preparing for class.
C) Dodgsen is justified in using the answers if he intends to read the material eventually.
D) Dodgsen has been dishonest.
E) None of the above

Question

James Dodgsen is a student in a graduate course in business. The professor in the course has given Dodgsen and his classmates a surprise quiz in class. Dodgsen did not do the reading for class that day because he had been grading papers as part of his TA position. He has been prepared for every other class that semester. As he glances as the quiz questions, he realizes that he does not know any of the answers. However, he sees that Jane Frampton, the student who sits next to him, is well prepared and answering the questions with great ease. He can see her answers because of her large, block-style printing. Dodgsen copies her answers.
A) Dodgsen is justified in using the answers because the pop quiz was unfair.
B) Dodgsen is justified in using the answers because he was fulfilling his TA responsibilities instead of preparing for class.
C) Dodgsen is justified in using the answers if he intends to read the material eventually.
D)   Dodgsen has been dishonest.
E) None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dodgsen has engaged in dishonest behavior by copying Jane's answers without her knowledge or consent. It is his responsibility to come to class prepared, and his failure to do so does not excuse his actions. Additionally, his TA responsibilities do not justify cheating. It is important for Dodgsen to take responsibility for his actions and make a plan to ensure he is adequately prepared for future classes.

James Dodgsen Is a Student in a Graduate Course in Business