"Cooking the Books" to Make a Company's Financial Situation Look

question 60

Short Answer

"Cooking the books" to make a company's financial situation look better than it really is illustrates a behaviour that most people would see as
ethical but illegal.
ethical and illegal.
unethical but legal.
unethical and illegal.
the is no consensus on how this behaviour should be classified.

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

Components outside the organism that can affect its development, behavior, and survival.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles inherited from both parents, which influences physical and behavioral traits.

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Observable Characteristics

Traits or features that can be seen or measured directly in individuals or phenomena.