Tammy was recently hired to work as a receptionist at a law firm. As receptionist, she is responsible for making copies for the associates. Her sister, Elaine, comes in and asks for some copies of a flyer for her real estate business. Elaine needs 200 copies, in color, and claims this is a one-time request. The company copies do not require a login, so they do not keep track of copies made by departments. Do you, as Tammy, make the copies as requested by your sister?

1. Questions
2. In your own words, what is the ethical issue?
3. What actions could be taken - name at least three.
4. Who is affected by each action and how?
5. What should be the course of action taken?

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The ethical issue in this situation is a potential conflict of interest between Tammys personal relationship with her sister Elaine and her profession... View the full answer