What Is the Most Effective Step That a Company Can

question 123

Multiple Choice

What is the most effective step that a company can take to promote ethical behavior?

• A) conduct frequent comprehensive audits of all financial information
• B) have employees sign a code of conduct upon hiring
• C) demonstrate top management support of ethical standards
• D) publicize efforts to become more ethical
• E) survey employees on their personal ethical codes

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Definitions:

Title VII

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