The Disadvantage of Including General Statements in a Code of Professional

question 81

Multiple Choice

The disadvantage of including general statements in a code of professional ethics is:

• A) there are usually too many to remember.
• B) the difficulty of enforcing general ideals without minimum standards of ideal behaviour.
• C) that they identify ideal conduct.
• D) the emphasis on positive activities.

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