A fertilizer manufacturing company wants to relocate to Lakeside County. A report from a fired researcher at the company indicates the company's product is releasing toxic by-products. The company suppressed that report. A later report commissioned by the company shows there is no problem with the fertilizer. Should the company's chief executive officer reveal the content of the unfavorable report in discussions with Lakeside County representatives? Discuss.

A fertilizer manufacturing company wants to relocate to Lakeside County. A report from a fired researcher at the company indicates the company's product is releasing toxic by-products. The company suppressed that report. A later report commissioned by the company shows there is no problem with the fertilizer. Should the company's chief executive officer reveal the content of the unfavorable report in discussions with Lakeside County representatives? Discuss.

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A fertilizer manufacturing company wants to relocate to Lakeside County. A report from a fired
researcher at the company indicates the company's product is releasing toxic by-products. The
company suppressed that report. A later report commissioned by the company shows there is no
problem with the fertilizer.
Should the company's chief executive officer reveal the content of the unfavorable report in
discussions with Lakeside County representatives? Discuss.

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