An Ethical Tone at the Top Can Best Be Described

question 18

Multiple Choice

An ethical tone at the top can best be described as:

• A)Establishing an ethical culture within an organization
• B)Honesty exercised by top management
• C)Consistency in decision making
• D)Exercising professional skepticism when approaching an audit

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Definitions:

Group Extinction

The phenomenon when a species, cultural group, or language ceases to exist as a distinct entity.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that utilizes tokens as rewards for desirable behaviors, which can later be exchanged for privileges or items.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement is a concept in behaviorism where the removal of an adverse stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.