In a Corporation, Ethical Decisions Occur at All Levels Within

question 39

Multiple Choice

In a corporation, ethical decisions occur at all levels within the hierarchy. If you were an ethicsconsultant, which ethical behavior would concern you the most?

• A) a food-wholesaler's cashier rounds all weights down when calculating the cost of fruits and vegetables for customers
• B) a strawberry grower sprays a legalized chemical on its berries to help them turn red quicker
• C) a medical research company tests cancer drugs on mice
• D) an investment advisor tells his client that a company near bankruptcy has excellent growth prospects in order to get his sales commission

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Definitions:

Acts of Congress

Legislation enacted by the United States Congress, which becomes law either upon presidential approval or through overriding a presidential veto.

Trial Court

A court in which cases begin and in which questions of fact are examined.

Questions of Fact

Issues in a legal case that are related to the determination of what actually happened, as opposed to questions of law which involve the interpretation of the law.

Limited Jurisdiction

Refers to courts that can only hear and decide cases within specific types of law or monetary limits.