A new hire's dilemma: reporting corruption. Issue 3 (12th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zouharis, Laurie
• Is Part Of: Case journal. Volume 12:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 440
• Page End: 448
• Publication Date: 2016-09-12
• Subjects: Ethics -- Business ethics -- Tax evasion -- Tax reporting; Business -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Business -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Management -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Management -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Management -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Business; Management; Management -- Study and teaching; Case studies; 658.00722
• DOI: 10.1108/TCJ-12-2015-0076
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-9106

Abstract

Abstract : Synopsis: Bill Edwards, a newly hired Accounts Payable Manager at Nicalmic Ltd, has noticed that his boss, the company controller, changed data in the vendor master record, while he was a contractor in the interim role, to prevent his income from being reported to the IRS. How should Bill handle this knowledge? Research methodology: This is a disguised field-researched case. Relevant courses and levels: This case may be used in a variety of undergraduate business courses, such as introduction to business, business ethics, business law and ethics and freshman seminar. Theoretical bases: Students should have some understanding of business ethics, ethical decision making and risks to employees who report unethical conduct.