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*First, is there an alternative to dishonesty? If there is an honest way to avoid the unwanted harm or produce the desired benefit, it is preferable.
*First, is there an alternative to dishonesty? If there is an honest way to avoid the unwanted harm or produce the desired benefit, it is preferable.
*Second, what are the moral reasons for dishonesty? [[Clarity]] about the principles that might justify dishonesty is crucial because then they can be weighed against the benefits of honesty.
*Second, what are the moral reasons for dishonesty? [[Clarity]] about the principles that might justify dishonesty is crucial because then they can be weighed against the benefits of honesty.
*Finally, will the dishonest act pass the test of publicity? Lies are often motivated by self-interest that will not be persuasive to other interested parties such as employees, stockholders, the press, or regulatory agencies. [[Individuals]] and companies that apply these tests may, indeed, conclude that honesty is the best policy.
*Finally, will the dishonest act pass the test of publicity? Lies are often motivated by self-interest that will not be persuasive to other interested parties such as employees, stockholders, the press, or regulatory agencies. [[Individuals]] and companies that apply these tests may, indeed, conclude that honesty is the best policy.
==See also==
*'''''[[Transparency]]'''''==
==Further Readings==
==Further Readings==
*Bok, S. (1999). Lying: Moral choice in public and private life. New York: Random House.
*Bok, S. (1999). Lying: Moral choice in public and private life. New York: Random House.
