Your manager asks you to "cook the books" to support a loan application at the local bank. The manager insists it is a one-time request. If you are a person of integrity, what should you do?
A) Go along with the manager's request
B) Talk to others in the company to determine how they handled such situations
C) Refuse to go along with the request
D) Inform the audit committee

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As a person of integrity, it is important to not participate in any unethical behavior, even if it is a one-time request. Cooking the books is dishonest and illegal, and could lead to consequences for both the company and individuals involved. Refusing to go along with the request is the best course of action.

Your Manager Asks You to "Cook the Books" to Support