What should you do if you suspect bias has influenced an investigator's report?

• A. Ignore it if it's not your report.
• B. Provide objective facts, document sources, and report bias through proper channels.
• C. Publicize the bias publicly without process.
• D. Fabricate new data to balance the report.

Answer: (B)

When bias in an investigator’s report is suspected, the priority is to protect the report’s integrity by keeping it objective and accountable. The best approach is to present objective facts, verify them with independent sources when possible, document where the information came from, and report the concern through the organization’s proper channels (such as a supervisor, compliance or ethics office, or internal audit). This preserves due process, allows for a transparent review, and helps correct the record if bias is influencing conclusions.

Ignoring the bias lets problems go unaddressed and undermines trust. Publicly airing bias without a formal process can harm reputations and skip necessary verification. Fabricating data to balance the report is unethical and illegal, and it compounds the damage to credibility.