Merton's first step normally would be to discuss this situation with

the company's president

but the next step seems warranted because Merton already confronted$$ him$/$her$.$ The next best step would be to

contact the Board to require the interviewing occur again.

consult an outside lawfirm.

contact other employees in the company with authority.

contact the Board to require the interviewing occur again.

involve Brigham's superior.

If the matter could not be resolved at this level and all other avenues are$$ addressed, Merton's final step should be to

resign and write a letter explaining what occured.

resign and write a letter explaining what occured.

write a letter to the press listing the violation of ethical standards.