Which of the Following Is a Primary Reason Why Almost

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary reason why almost half the workers in the United States fail to blow the whistle to report wrongdoings they observe at work?

• A) A flexible and lenient chain of command
• B) Weak work group identities that discourage loyalty and self-censorship
• C) Presence of ethical leadership
• D) The belief that no corrective action would be taken
• E) The lack of any commitment to the organization

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, who are shareholders, offering limited liability but facing double taxation.

Partnership

A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits.

Sole Proprietorship

A business owned and operated by a single individual, with no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership's value in the business.