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question 24

Multiple Choice

A private mail and package delivery service boasts that it can deliver the same material as the government-run mail and package delivery service for a fraction of the cost of the government-run service.Which of the following is the best course of action for the government?

• A)The government should contract-out all of its mail and package delivery service.
• B)The government should develop laws and regulations limiting competition with government-run services.
• C)The government should renegotiate their contract with the labor union.
• D)The government should determine if costs incurred by the government-run service are negatively impacted by social policy decisions made by the legislative body.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Social Norms are the accepted behaviors, rules, or standards within a society or group, guiding members’ actions and expectations of others.

Moral Development

Refers to the process by which individuals learn to distinguish right from wrong and to develop attitudes and behaviors that are socially acceptable.

Ethical Behavior

Conduct that is consistent with agreed principles of moral and ethical standards, often involving honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect for others.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules or expectations for behavior within a social group, which shape individuals' actions and interactions.