An organization is developing a business plan. The intent of the organization is to provide a service for a community in need, but it appears they might have trouble obtaining financing.

Campus Health Coordinator for National American University’s campus health center
July 12, 2019
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July 12, 2019

An organization is developing a business plan. The intent of the organization is to provide a service for a community in need, but it appears they might have trouble obtaining financing.

Question Description

As a healthcare administrator, you will undoubtedly be faced with the responsibility of making decisions that may be impacted by ethics. Sometimes, the best approach to a given situation is clear, whereas others require you to carefully consider laws, regulations, and the impact of potential outcomes. How do you ensure you will make the best decision for your healthcare organization? Examine the following scenario and consider whether there is a breach of ethics.

Scenario: An organization is developing a business plan. The intent of the organization is to provide a service for a community in need, but it appears they might have trouble obtaining financing. The board is trying to decide whether to be transparent in their financials or over-predict so they can properly finance their venture.

What I need:

Given the mission of the organization in the scenario, consider whether over-predicting financials would be a breach of ethics.

Evaluate whether overstating financials would be a breach of ethics for the organization in the scenario. Why or why not?

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