单选题

An analyst belongs to a nationally recognized charitable organization, which requires dues for membership. The analyst has worked out a deal under which he provides money management advice in lieu of paying dues. While performing services for the organization, the analyst discovers some useful computer programs that his predecessor developed and left as the property of the organization. The analyst decides to use the computer programs in his consulting business. This action is（）。

A、 a violation of Standard Ⅲ(B) concerning fair dealing.
B、 a violation of Standard Ⅰ(D) concerning misconduct.
C、 appropriate since the analyst is technically an employee of the organization.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】

Since the programs are the property of the organization, the analyst can only use them for the organization. It does not matter whether the analyst is an employee or not. Personal use of the programs without permission from the charitable organization is dishonest and prohibited.