Because Laws Are Often Difficult to Interpret and Understand,company Codes

question 120

Multiple Choice

Because laws are often difficult to interpret and understand,company codes of conduct and compliance programs should

• A)avoid involving any issues deemed to be of a legal nature.
• B)focus on those issues most likely to be of legal,rather than strictly ethical,consequence.
• C)incorporate both legal and ethical concerns that the company deems most appropriate.
• D)try to fully cover the laws guiding ethical decision making that is most applicable.
• E)offer very general ethical principles without providing any level of specificity.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Nature

The ability of an organism, individual, or system to adjust or change in response to environmental changes or challenges.

Cultural Change Effort

refers to deliberate actions and strategies aimed at shifting the underlying beliefs, practices, and values within an organization to achieve desired outcomes.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors necessary for future roles or situations.

Corporate Culture

Describes the shared values, beliefs, and practices that characterize an organization and influence its members' behavior.