Identify a True Statement About Ethical Business Practices

question 64

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about ethical business practices.

• A) When an organization behaves ethically, the government decreases the taxes enforced on its profits.
• B) Behaving ethically results in short-term gains but costs an organization long-term sustainability and profitability.
• C) Investors tend to be more interested in companies that have a good track record of ethical behavior.
• D) To establish an ethical work culture, an organization must sacrifice short-term profits and focus exclusively on establishing socially and environmentally responsible practices.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait marked by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and fear.

Personality Trait

Enduring characteristics or qualities that describe an individual's consistent manner of behavior, feeling, and thought.

Predisposition

An inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition.

Inconsistent

Exhibiting lack of regularity or steadiness; having elements that do not align or match.