Because of a family emergency, John was unable to complete a report for his boss. Instead, he asks a coworker to finish it for him and in the morning, John tells his boss that he did the report. Is there anything wrong with John's action?
A) No, because John's coworker only finished what John had started.
B) No, because John had a family emergency and his boss don't need the details. The report is done.
C) Yes, because John told a lie to his boss and put his reputation on the line.
D) Yes, because John is indebted to his coworker now.

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John lied to his boss about completing the report himself, which can damage his reputation and erode trust. It would have been better for John to be honest with his boss and explain the situation, and ask for an extension or help in completing the report.

Because of a Family Emergency, John Was Unable to Complete