Aleen, a New Social Worker, Violated Agency Policy by Failing

Aleen, a new social worker, violated agency policy by failing to report information about a coworker who was exploiting clients. Aleen did not know that agency policy required reporting such instances. Which of the following is true?

A) Aleen may not be held accountable for failure to report because she did not know agency policy
B) Aleen may be held accountable for failure to report even though she did not know agency policy
C) Only a supervisor can be held accountable, not a new social worker
D) The agency cannot hold Aleen accountable because failure to report is an example of malfeasance