A US Government Official Has Indicated That for a Generous Contribution

question 241

Multiple Choice

A U.S. government official has indicated that for a generous contribution to his reelection fund, he would ignore your firm's apparent violation of several anti-pollution laws. Which of the following "ethics check questions" would you consider first?

• A) Is it legal?
• B) Is it fair and balanced?
• C) How will it make me feel about myself?
• D) Is it a generous amount?

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Definitions:

Favorable labor policies

Laws or regulations that provide advantages or benefits to labor, such as protection of workers' rights, enhancement of working conditions, and promotion of fair wages and benefits.

Communist and socialist unions

Labor organizations that operate based on communist or socialist principles, advocating for the collective ownership of the means of production and equal distribution of wealth.

Collective bargaining

A process where employers and representatives of employees negotiate wages, working conditions, and other terms of employment.

Legitimizes capitalism

The process or argument by which capitalism is defended or justified as the preferable economic system, often in relation to its ability to promote economic growth and freedom.