Once Told.

To the boss or their minions it’s a fib. A white lie. A protection of privacy or confidentiality. An avoidance of having to explain context to those who don’t have a need to know.

The ends justifies the means.

To you and me who know the Truth - it’s a Lie.

Once told - the boss can never be trusted about anything.

Worse - once told and never challenged - the boss learns she can lie about anything.