Which of the Following Is True of Ethical Misconduct

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of ethical misconduct?

• A) It can occur even with all the checks governing the board of directors in place.
• B) It cannot be influenced by the personalities of individual board members.
• C) It is least likely to occur when the CEO has more authority than board members.
• D) It is barred effectively by the "comply or explain" approach to corporate governance.

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