Ethics Scenario #117: Harristown Homeless Shelter

117. JoAnne is the Executive Director of the Harristown Homeless Shelter. One of her board members, Ginny, visits JoAnne’s office, and asks to see all of the documentation that is related to the organization’s credit card issued to JoAnne. JoAnne responds that this is not something that is appropriately shared with every board member and refuses her request.

a. Is JoAnne being ethical by refusing the request to see these documents?

b. Is Ginny being ethical by requesting to see these documents?