The Common Perception That Business and Ethics Do Not Go

question 16

Multiple Choice

The common perception that business and ethics do not go together is based on the misunderstanding that:

• A)one cannot make money in business without being corrupt.
• B)it is difficult to pin down when ethics violations occur.
• C)one cannot mix ethics that is rooted in religion with business.
• D)it is not always possible to punish ethical violations.

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Definitions:

Assault

An intentional act that causes another person to fear imminent bodily harm or offensive contact.

Offensive Bodily Contact

An intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.

Negligent Torts

Legal claims arising from acts or failures to act where a duty of care is owed and breached, resulting in injury or damage to another party.

Unreasonable Risk

A hazard that exceeds what would be considered acceptable or safe under normal circumstances.