A press release has a significant negative impact on your companys share price which is likely to reduce its value by more than 50%. You gather, while faxing certain confidential documents that the companys fundamentals remain strong, aside from this one-time event. You see this as a great opportunity to buy the shares of your company.

a. What are the main ethical issues in this case?

b. Who are the main stakeholders here and how would you compare the relative importance of their stake

c. Is it appropriate to act on this information and to purchase the companys shares?

d. Does it make a difference whether you buy 100 or 1000 shares?

e. What should you do if you mention to family members, but later feel uncomfortable about it?