Response to the following problem:
Bev Frazier is a cost accountant for Ocean Atlantic Apparel Inc. Jeff Rangel, vice president of marketing, has asked Bev to meet with representatives of Ocean Atlantic Apparel's major competitor to discuss product cost data. Jeff indicates that the sharing of these data will enable Ocean Atlantic to determine a fair and equitable price for its products.
Would it be ethical for Bev to attend the meeting and share the relevant cost data?