Which of the Following, If True, Tends to Compromise the Ethical

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, tends to compromise the ethical standing of the CEO's position?

• A) The CEO was born and raised in the community where the new plant will be located.
• B) The CEO plans to purchase the solar energy panels for the new plant from an alternative energy business just started up by her grandson.
• C) The plant is located near a small lake that is heavily polluted by residue from strip mining.
• D) The firm recently instituted a policy of bonuses for environmentally responsible actions, which the managers assigned to the new plant would be certain to get.
• E) The CEO expects to sell some of the power generated by the solar panels back to the local energy grid, enhancing corporate profits.

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