Rick is a middle manager at a technology company. this week he is hosting a group of businesspeople who are considering a strategic partnership with the company. as the week progresses, some of the visitors ask rick for access to sensitive information about the company’s newest technology. he knows that the partnership is of great importance to the company and if he can solidify the deal, it could lead to a vp position in the company for himself. he is now faced with a (n) issue.

ethical

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question Rick is facing an ethical issue in this situation. An ethical issue refers to an issue in which the wrong moral decision leads to a wanted outcome but the morally right decision does not. In this situation if Rick provides them with access to the sensitive information it might solidify the deal and lead him to the VP position which he really wants, but providing this access is morally wrong. Therefore he needs to decide whether to do the morally right or wrong decision.

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