Retailers Face Ethical Issues on a Regular Basis

question 54

Multiple Choice

Retailers face ethical issues on a regular basis. The following are all TRUE except:

• A) Ethics are the principles governing the behaviour of individuals and companies to establish appropriate behaviour and indicate what is right and wrong.
• B) Some years ago, doctors and lawyers who advertised their services in Canada were considered unethical.
• C) Offering bribes to overcome bureaucratic roadblocks is globally recognized as an unaccepted practice.
• D) Offering bribes to overcome bureaucratic roadblocks is illegal in Canada.
• E) Today, advertising by doctors and lawyers in Canada is considered legal.

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Definitions:

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, often relating to human behavior, emotions, and thought patterns.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event, leading to symptoms such as flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Trauma

Emotional or physical injury or distress resulting from an extreme or distressing event or series of events.

Mental Scars

Emotional or psychological trauma resulting from distressing events, leading to long-lasting effects on an individual's mental health.