Is Bending the Rules Ethically Permissible

Multiple Choice

Is bending the rules ethically permissible?

A) No. It is never ethical to bend the rules.
B) Yes, as long as the social worker does not actually break the law.
C) Yes. A social worker should act as their conscience directs and not according to the rules.
D) Yes. A social worker may occasionally decide to bend a rule if they feel the rule will harm their client.