All of the Following Are Functions of Codes of Ethics

question 115

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of codes of ethics except

• A) they increase public confidence in a firm or its industry.
• B) they ensure that unethical behaviour will not occur in the firm.
• C) they may help stem the tide of government regulation.
• D) they improve internal operations by providing consistent ethical standards.
• E) they help management respond to problems that arise as a result of unethical behaviour.

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Definitions:

Confident

Feeling or showing certainty about something or possessing self-assurance.

Conscientiousness

A characteristic of personality defined by being well-organized, reliable, and having a profound sense of responsibility.

Job Performance

Job performance refers to the effectiveness and efficiency with which an employee completes their work tasks and meets the objectives and expectations of their role.

Big Five

The Big Five is a model that outlines five broad dimensions of personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.