In the Case of United States V

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the case of United States v. New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co., the U.S. Supreme Court established that:

• A)executives in an organization with an effective ethics program can receive lesser sentences for unethical actions.
• B)an employer can be held responsible for the acts of its employees even if the employees act in a manner contrary to their employer's directions.
• C)organizations can escape criminal liability if they make strong efforts to prevent and detect misconduct in the workplace.
• D)officers of companies cannot be given light sentences if their ethics program fail to deter criminal activity within their firms.

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Definitions:

Market Introduction

The initial stage of launching a new product or service into the market, focusing on building awareness and gaining initial customers or users.

Market Research

The process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about a market, including its potential customers and competitors.

Launching New Cereals

The process of introducing new cereal products to the market, involving activities such as market research, product development, and promotional strategies.

Without Conducting Research

Proceeding to make decisions or form opinions without gathering information, data, or evidence to support those conclusions.