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<p>Assignment: Is it always best to tell the truth? </p>
<p>The infinitesimal white lie. That small devil of an idea that prances and dances around the minds of humans, tantalizing them. Deceit has long been a tool of manipulation and is used ubiquitously by human beings in myriad circumstances. Arguably, deception has its pros when comforting a lugubrious friend or covering up for the plan for a secret gift, but in serious matters involving the corporate world, it is much better to tell the truth rather than to conceal or mold it because of the possible severe repercussions.</p>
<pre><code>Deception has the potential to precipitate disastrous consequences in the corporate world honesty is necessary to maintain credibility. In 2010, the divulgement of Googles collection of personal information, which Google initially attempted to cover up, has caused worldwide alert and suspicion about Googles practices. Earlier in 2009, Google had discovered a problem with the source code of their web services: the web services were inadvertently storing Internet users personal information, such as browsing histories, email messages, and passwords. Despite knowing about this severe flaw in coding, Google ignored the problem and decided to take the route of covering up the trail.
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<p>This temporary solution turned out to be a gargantuan mistake. The following year, details leaked about Googles collection of personally identifiable information, and scrutinizing inspections by multitudes of nations followed. Several privacy watchdogs in European nations such as Britain, France, and Germany took action, condemning Googles irresponsibility. Apologetic, Google tried to palliate the tensions by acting innocently in defense of the coding flaw, claiming that it was discovered recently and that Googles servers would immediately expunge the collected data. However, it was too late the damage was irrevocable. Because Google had not chosen to be honest and reveal its mistake, the gargantuan technology giant now faces investigations and lawsuits by multiple sources, not to mention the lost credibility and the resurfacing of malpractice suspicions.</p>
<p>Indisputably, deception in the corporate world is very different from the small white lies people make to their friends the corporate world is a dangerous, risky place to be playing with lies. Consequently, honesty should invariably be valued and upheld by all companies, whether it be the renowned technology firm Microsoft or the small Italian restaurant down the street. Without honesty, serious repercussions result and credibility is lost. With the serious economic situation nations are stuck in today, heaven knows credibility is needed more than ever today.</p>