You work as an accountant at large accounting firm where your job leaves you with a lot
Question:
You work as an accountant at large accounting firm where your job leaves you with a lot of down time at the office in between assignments. You spend this time on your office computer developing a program that can make your job even more efficient and it might even be a breakthrough in the industry. This new product could be a huge success and you could make a lot of money. You think of quitting your job and devoting all your time and resources to selling this new product. However, you have developed this product using company equipment and technology, and also used the time you were at work. Do these facts raise any red flags in terms of ethical issues?
What should you do?
Step by Step Answer:
Business Ethics: Decision Making For Personal Integrity & Social Responsibility
ISBN: 211177
4th Edition
Authors: Laura Hartman, Joseph DesJardins, Chris MacDonald