At a staff meeting, Ranjit repeats an idea he had earlier been told by his colleague, Selina, who cannot attend the meeting. Everyone loves the idea and compliments Ranjit for it. He fails to mention that the idea was not his own, thereby tacitly taking credit.

• What consequences might arise from this little lapse in ethics?
• What might happen if Selina finds out?
• What about the rest of the company or the bosses if they find out?

What might the immediate consequences be and what might the long-term consequences be