Poor morale.14 Stacy graduated near the top of his business school class and takes a job at a growing CPA firm. Despite his ability and training, Stacy finds himself unable to deal with several assignments.

He gradually learns that there has been heavy turnover at the senior level, and as a result he is assigned tasks that require a more experienced accountant. He begins to receive reprimands for his blunders, one delivered loudly in front of coworkers. The firm eventually hires a psychologist to interview staff and determine the reason for growing turnover at all levels. The staff complain of poor working conditions and low morale.When the partners read the psychologist’s negative report, they take it personally, and there are rumors they will put the firm up for sale. Nonetheless, the firm continues to interview for its vacant staff positions. The partners ask all those who are interviewing candidates to present the firm in a positive and favorable manner. Stacy is unsure how candid he should be with his interviewees.