Each of the Following Sentences Tells What You Are Trying

question 23

Multiple Choice

Each of the following sentences tells what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince the reader that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to convince someone that your town or city is a great place to live, you could say that

• A) your town offers many employment opportunities.
• B) you have lived there all of your life, so it's obviously a wonderful place to be.
• C) the crime rate is low.
• D) your town offers many different recreational activities.

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Definitions:

Corporate Behavior

The actions, strategies, and practices of companies in pursuit of their business goals, affecting stakeholders internally and externally.

Ethics

A set of moral principles that govern the behavior of individuals or organizations and guide decision-making and conduct.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest in the performance and actions of a company, which can include shareholders, employees, customers, and suppliers.

Conflicts of Interest

Situations where an individual's or entity’s obligations to multiple parties could compromise the decision-making or actions taken, typically due to a clash between personal and professional interests.