Law May Not Be Up to the Task of Forcing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Law may not be up to the task of forcing corporations to engage in ethical behavior for a number of reasons, including that:

• A) it is not certain that all corporations will respond to the threat of financial penalties imposed by law.
• B) judges are likely to be sympathetic to corporations.
• C) Sarbanes-Oxley decreases the likelihood that illegal behavior will be detected.
• D) corporations voluntarily elect to pursue ethical ends.

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Definitions:

Stress-Inoculation Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavior therapy that focuses on developing skills that allow the individual to cope with stress.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that helps individuals confront their fears by gradual and repeated exposure to the feared object or situation.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychological condition caused by exposure to or being a witness to a distressing event, marked by recurrent flashbacks, nightmares, and intense anxiety.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that involves progressively and systematically exposing individuals to feared stimuli to diminish their anxiety.