What Rationalization Did Those Who Were Involved in Backdating Options

question 133

Multiple Choice

What rationalization did those who were involved in backdating options use?

• A) "This is the way it has always been done."
• B) "For all I do around here."
• C) "Everybody does this."
• D) "It's a gray area."

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