1. Using the framework for ethical decision making presented in the chapter (Exhibit 18.4), analyze Lauren’s dilemma. Should she go to the company’s ­ethics officer and report what she knows about the use of insider ­information?

2. Do you feel that Lauren, as the most junior member of the team, has less of an ethical duty than more senior members of the team do? Why or why not?

3. If you were the ethics officer for this firm, would you address the belief among employees that it is acceptable to discuss a pending proposal with members of the decision team? If so, how? If you would not discuss this ­belief, why not?