Which of the Following Is True with Regard to Fines

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to fines imposed upon organizational offenders?

• A) They typically bankrupt the organization
• B) They most commonly are several times the cost of the harm involved
• C) The multiple relative to the amount of harm is greatest for firms causing the most harm
• D) In many cases the fine is evaded, or has no substantial impact on the operation of the corporation

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Definitions:

Alpha Decay

The radioactive decay process in which an unstable atom fissions, releasing a positively charged particle with two protons and two neutrons.

Radioactive Decay

The method through which an unstable atomic nucleus releases energy through the emission of radiation.

Confining Pressure

The type of pressure that results when the force imposed on a rock is the same amount from all directions.

Lattice Vibration

The collective oscillations of atoms in a crystalline solid, contributing to the material's thermal and electrical properties.