What do you do when the boss wants you to do something unethical

MAYBE you're asked to mislead a customer. Maybe you're told to lie to a client, or take a shortcut you know would produce an inferior product.

When your boss puts you in a situation that compromises your ethics, none of the options seem particularly great. Go along with the unethical behaviour and you become complicit. Report it to a higher-up or outside organisation and you could face retaliation.

But it's certainly possible to raise your concerns without harming your job status or relationships at work. Here's what you might consider before airing your complaints.

Start with your boss: First, you should make sure you understand what, exactly, your boss is asking of you. Let's rule …