Does Ethical Behavior Maximize Profitability

question 26

Multiple Choice

Does ethical behavior maximize profitability?

• A)Yes,there is concrete evidence that ethical behavior will always maximize profitability.
• B)No,there is concrete evidence that unethical companies will always outperform ethical companies.
• C)Although there is no guarantee that ethical behavior pays in the short or long run,there is evidence that the ethical company is more likely to win financially.
• D)There is strong evidence that ethical behavior pays financially in the long run,but not in the short run.

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