Which of the Following Would Increase the Likelihood of Ethical

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase the likelihood of ethical lapses as well as poor long-term company performance?

• A) dramatic cuts in research and development expenditures in years when low earnings are reported by the company
• B) increases in research and development expenditures in years when low earnings are reported by the company
• C) executive commitment to implementing strategic suggestions from the board of directors
• D) attracting investors who think the company's industry will grow
• E) hiring and maintaining a skilled and diverse workforce

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Definitions:

Endergonic Reactions

Chemical reactions that absorb energy from their surroundings, typically requiring an input of energy to proceed.

Exergonic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy through the process of work, typically characterized by a negative Gibbs free energy.

Activation Energy

The minimum quantity of energy that the reacting species must possess in order to undergo a specified reaction.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, acting as a main energy currency.