There Has Been a Public Outcry About the Ethical Practices

question 172

Multiple Choice

There has been a public outcry about the ethical practices of businesspeople. Public opinion polls show that 16 percent of U.S. adults rate the ethical standards of business executives as "high" or "very high." If most business are thought to be acting within all relevant laws, this suggests that the businesspeople are perceived to be acting

• A) ethically but illegally.
• B) ethically and legally.
• C) unethically and illegally.
• D) unethically but legally.
• E) in a socially responsible manner.

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Definitions:

Maritime Artifacts

Objects related to the sea and seafaring, such as shipwrecks, navigational instruments, and cultural objects from maritime communities, often used for historical study.

Insider Trading

The illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information.

Private Information

Data or knowledge that is not publicly available and is often confidential or proprietary in nature.

Landscaping

The process of modifying the visible features of an area of land, including living elements, such as flora and fauna; and abstract elements like weather conditions.