Jack could believe that because many workers, including upper management, are
violating policies in the employee handbook, it is less unethical to allow friends and
overall ethical tone by employees with respect to internal controls.
Requirement 1
To calculate free cash flows, add operating cash flows and investing cash flows ($ in
thousands).
Operating Investing Free Cash Flow
December 31, 2012 16,619,000 + (13,056,000) = (3,563,000)
Requirement 2
To calculate free cash flows, add operating cash flows and investing cash flows ($ in
thousands).
Operating Investing Free Cash Flow
December 31, 2012 19,586,000 + (9,004,000) = 10,582,000
What factors should Jack consider in making his decision?
Jack needs to remember that just because others are violating policies, it doesn’t make
it right for him. Upon employment, Jack agreed to the rules of employment. Even
By not engaging in these unethical actions, Jack also portrays a sense of ethical
responsibility and trustworthiness among his peers and management. In the long-term,
Additional Perspective 4-6