In Resolving an Ethical Conflict, Which of the Following Would

question 28

Multiple Choice

In resolving an ethical conflict, which of the following would never be appropriate?

• A)discussing the matter with the chief executive officer
• B)discussing the matter with an external member of the board of directors
• C)taking the matter to the press where there is no legal requirement
• D)resigning from the position because of a conflict

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Definitions:

Indicator Species

Species that serve as a measure for the health of an ecosystem or the presence of certain environmental conditions, often used in conservation and ecological research.

Exotic Species

Species that are introduced to a new environment where they do not naturally occur, often leading to environmental changes and potentially becoming invasive species.

Keystone Species

This term refers to a species that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community and whose impact on the ecosystem is disproportionately large relative to its abundance.

Pioneer Species

First organisms to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, beginning a chain of ecological succession that ultimately leads to a more biodiverse steady-state ecosystem.