Priya Knows That Her Company Has a Formal Code of Conduct

question 15

Multiple Choice

Priya knows that her company has a formal code of conduct, but she does not see this code being equally and consistently applied to all employees. Priya believes that this sporadic enforcement of the formal code only enhances the ____ for committing unethical acts.

• A) opportunity
• B) culture
• C) individual factors
• D) compliance
• E) punishment

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Definitions:

Intestate Succession

The process by which the property of a deceased person is distributed when they die without a valid will, based on laws of the state or country.

Life Estate

An ownership interest in which the holder has the right to possess the property until her or his death.

Eminent Domain

The right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.

Trade Secret

Confidential business information that provides a competitive edge and is subject to efforts to maintain its secrecy.