1. Do you believe maximizing shareholders' wealth is consistent with ethical behavior?
2. What do you think is important in a code of ethics for corporate financial managers? What considerations should a company make when adopting a code of ethics?
3. Whistleblowers are protected under the law, but many whistleblowers never work again after reporting wrongdoing. Why might someone blow or not blow the whistle when they find wrongdoing in a company? Would you blow the whistle if you found financial wrongdoing on the part of a company you worked for? What would you do if you reported it to your manager and it was ignored?