Super Security Company offers a range of security services to professional athletes and entertainers. Each type of service is considered within a separate department. Marc Pincus, the general manager, is compensated partly on the basis of departmental performance staying within the quarterly cost budgets. He often revises operations to make sure departments stay within budget . Marc always says, "I will not go over budget even if it means slightly compromising the level and quality of service. These are minor compromises that don't significantly affect my clients, at least in the short term."

1. Is there an ethical concern with this situation? If so, which parties are affected?

2. Can Marc take any actions to eliminate or reduce any ethical concerns?

3. What is Super Security's ethical responsibility in offering its professional services?