Randy White is the executive director of a non-profit preschool for special needs children. Part of Randy's responsibilities include fundraising for the preschool. Because of his experience and success in operating specialty pre-schools, Randy is sought after as a consultant at locations around the country to assist in the start-up and operation of such facilities. Randy does so quite frequently. Randy does not take vacation time for this work, and his consultant fees (which range from $750 - $1500 per day) are kept by him as personal income. Randy uses his secretary at the preschool to book his travel arrangements and prepare his consultant reports and bills for these outside engagements.
A) Randy's activities are ethical so long as disclosed.
B) Randy is using the time and resources of his employer in an unethical manner.
C) Randy's activities are ethical whether disclosed or undisclosed.
D) There is no conflict of interest in Randy's activities.

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Randy is using his employer's resources (secretary) to conduct his personal consulting business, which is an unethical use of company time and resources. Additionally, it is unclear if the preschool is aware of Randy's outside consulting work, which could pose a conflict of interest. Randy should disclose his outside consulting work to his employer and either obtain permission to use company resources or find outside resources for his personal consulting business.

Randy White Is the Executive Director of a Non-Profit Preschool