Companies Can Reduce the Temptation to Behave Unethically by

question 144

Multiple Choice

Companies can reduce the temptation to behave unethically by

• A)rewarding only those who reach high goals.
• B)rewarding everyone including those who completely missed their goals.
• C)withholding rewards from those who are demonstrating unethical behaviors.
• D)providing small recognitions for all behaviors even if the behavior has unethical overtones so that no employee feels like he has been singled out.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year-end

The last day of a company's accounting period, which is used for financial reporting and tax purposes.

Corporate Tax Return

A corporate tax return, often filed using Form 1120, is required for corporations and details the income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits from the corporation's operations.

Foreign Subsidiaries

Companies that are partially or wholly owned by a parent company but are located in a different country.

Cash-basis

An accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses only when cash is exchanged, as opposed to when they are incurred.