Which of the Following Statements About Ethics Is False

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ethics is false?

• A) Ethics may be defined as a system of right and wrong.
• B) Ethics assists individuals in deciding when an act is moral or immoral.
• C) Ethics can be assessed by the legality of an action.
• D) Business ethics is the application of ethical standards to commercial enterprises.

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Definitions:

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