Why Is Plagiarism a Violation of Ethics

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why is plagiarism a violation of ethics?

• A) Because it violates an APA standard
• B) Because it violates a Belmont Principle
• C) Because it is akin to stealing
• D) Both a and c
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

LIFO

An inventory valuation method that assumes the last items placed into inventory are the first ones sold; stands for Last In, First Out.

Cost

A payment of cash (or a commitment to pay cash in the future) for the purpose of generating revenues.

Ending merchandise inventory

The final value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Inventory costing method

An accounting methodology used to value inventory and determine the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).