Maria decides to ask the interviewers what would keep them from hiring her for the position$$the thing they least want to see from a prospective hire. In asking this question, Maria is probing into the principle of scope and nature of services, seeing how members of the interview team define the boundaries of her job $($AICPA $7,$ section $0\mathrm{.}300\mathrm{.}070).$

As the hiring manager, Nancy responds. "It's important to us that new employees are a good fit. Our leadership team has a clear sense of purpose and we value teamwork and cooperation. Anyone who doesn't align with our mission and vision will not be hired$$for their sake as much as ours."

"Well," Gertrude interjects, "teamwork is crucial, yes. But I$\text{'}$m looking for someone with motivation and initiative. I wouldn't want to add a CPA to our firm who wasn't willing to take chances to pursue new clients."

"I can't speak for Nancy and Gertrude$$they$\text{'}$re the ones making the decision, after all," says Liu. "But I$\text{'}$d be willing to bet that a lack of responsibility would be a deal$-$breaker. Our firm got into some trouble recently with some members who played a bit fast and loose with the rules. We don't want to repeat those mistakes."

The gift of the Results Lens $($consequentialism$)$ is free will. Those who favor this lens respect the capability of individuals to pursue their own goals$$yet they also expect everyone to own up to the consequences of their decisions. This lens is also very tolerant of moral ambiguity, because what matters in this lens is the result, not the justification.

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Which interviewer's response emphasizes the Results Lens $($consequentialism$)$ gift of free will as they define their expectations for following the principle of scope and nature of services?

$$Gertrude$\text{'}$s response, emphasizing the ability to work independently.$$Liu$\text{'}$s response, emphasizing individual accountability.$$Nancy$\text{'}$s response, emphasizing ideal virtues and principled leadership.