Which of the following is an example of an ethical lapse?
A)Putting suggestions in the company suggestion box without signing your name
B)Informing a new employer about your previous (competing)employer's major clients
C)Telling your supervisor that another employee is stealing office supplies
D)Providing incorrect data in a report,even though you didn't know it was incorrect at the time

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Informing a new employer about your previous employer's major clients is an ethical lapse because it violates the confidentiality agreement that one may have signed with their previous employer. It can also harm the previous employer's business and relationships with clients.

Answer: C
 Telling your supervisor that another employee is stealing office supplies is an ethical issue because it violates the trust between coworkers and may constitute workplace gossip. It is also not the individual's responsibility to report this - it is up to management to handle disciplinary actions.

In summary, both B and C are examples of ethical lapses.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ethical