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During regular working hours, you periodically call family members in another state using your employer's telephone. Is this action reasonable? Is it ethical? Why or why not?

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This depends. If something is going on with your family members such as an emergency or if someone is sick, it is reasonable to call that member when you are at work. Many workplaces have strict cell phone guidelines so using the company phone cuts back on time out of the office and still gives you a piece of mind so that you can focus on ...

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