While collecting data for their strategic management project, Robin and Ede request the client's financial statements. The owner informs them that the financials are being prepared but won't be available for months. Surprisingly, the owner suggests they fabricate the financials, arguing that "a marketing plan is the real priority" and $"$no one will ever know." Faced with this unethical request, which of the following should NOT influence Robin and Ede's decision on whether to submit fabricated data in their final report?

Question $3$Answer

a$.$

the pervasiveness of immoral and amoral businesspeople

b$.$

heavy pressures on students to meet or beat assignment deadlines

c$.$

a company or campus culture that places good business performance and good grades ahead of ethical behavior

d$.$

their desire to complete the project, independent of their actual performance on the project

e$.$

overzealous pursuit of personal gain, wealth, and other selfish interests