What Does It Mean When the Text Says That the U.S

question 67

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when the text says that the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines use a "carrot and stick" approach?

• A) The method of punishment is similar to Halloween "trick or treat" practices.
• B) The Guidelines reward quick-responding reactive organizations.
• C) The Guidelines offer lower fines to companies that take proactive steps.
• D) The Guidelines ask companies not to emphasize just one area of ethical behavior.
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Genetic Codes

The set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA sequences) is translated into proteins by living cells.

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes that contain the instructions for the production of proteins, influencing traits and characteristics.

Environmental Factors

External elements, including social, cultural, and physical conditions, that can influence an individual's or organism's development and behavior.

Mental Ability

The capacity to perform cognitive tasks and solve problems, often measured through intelligence tests.