The Position of Surgeon General Does Not in Itself Carry

question 15

Multiple Choice

The position of Surgeon General does not in itself carry much direct line authority, but it became very visible in the 1980s when which of the following spoke out bluntly on the politically controversial subjects of AIDS and tobacco?

• A) Jocelyn Elders
• B) David Satcher
• C) C. Everett Koop
• D) Robert A. Whitney

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Definitions:

Untested Technique

A method or procedure that has not been proven effective through rigorous testing or application.

Tunnel Collapsed

An incident where a tunnel caves in or falls down, often resulting in blockage or the potential for injury and damage.

Business Ethics Obligations

Entail the moral responsibilities and practices companies should follow to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity in their operations.

Triple Bottom Line

The idea that investors and others should consider not only corporate profits, but also the corporation’s impact on people and on the planet in assessing the firm. (The bottom line is people, planet, and profits.)