Which of the Following Actions Is Illegal

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions is illegal?

• A) Political officials influencing how much a government agency purchases and from whom
• B) Corporate contributions to candidates
• C) Corporate contributions to elected officials
• D) Political officials helping businesses secure foreign markets
• E) Paying political officials not to enforce a particular law

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Definitions:

Adjustment Bias

A cognitive bias that affects the decision-making process, leading individuals to make decisions based on adjustments from a reference point.

Lack-of-participation Error

Describes a situation where the absence of employee involvement in decision-making leads to decreased morale, motivation, and potentially suboptimal outcomes.

Confirmation Error

A bias in decision-making where individuals favor information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or values, while disregarding evidence that contradicts them.