An Ethics-Based Compliance Program Conforms to Applicable Laws Through _____

question 23

Multiple Choice

An ethics-based compliance program conforms to applicable laws through _____ because it is the right thing to do or because a cost-benefit analysis reveals it would be a sound business practice.

• A) Efforts to avoid punishment if found guilty of violating standards
• B) Law enforcement and prosecution of those suspected of wrongdoing
• C) Mandatorily imposed accreditation standards and policies/procedures
• D) Voluntary compliance with local,state and federal laws and regulations

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Definitions:

Vertical Change

The alteration in the y-value or vertical position in a graph, often used in economic models to describe changes in price or quantity.

Seasonally Adjusted

A statistical technique that removes the influences of predictable seasonal patterns to show non-seasonal trends.

Unemployment Rate

The portion of people in the labor market who are without jobs and are searching for employment.

Percentage Point

A unit for measuring the difference between percentages, emphasizing the change in values over time.