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*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.  

==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.

*Ekman, P. (2001). Telling lies: Clues to deceit in the marketplace, politics and marriage. New York: Norton & Co.

*Ekman, P. (2001). Telling lies: Clues to deceit in the marketplace, politics and marriage. New York: Norton & Co.