Extreme Examples of Unethical and Illegal Conduct Are the Exception

question 63

Multiple Choice

Extreme examples of unethical and illegal conduct are the exception in the business community.Which of the following statements about this behavior is ?

• A) Very few unethical acts are also illegal.
• B) Most unethical acts are not punished in any way.
• C) Even if illegal, few of these acts are prosecuted.
• D) You can rely on the legal system to manage or assure ethical conduct at work.
• E) Unethical behavior negatively affects the offending employee, coworkers, and the employer.

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Definitions:

Distortion

The act of misrepresenting or altering information, facts, or figures in a way that creates a misleading impression.

Misrepresentation

Providing a false or misleading account or depiction of something.

Semantics

The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning, including the ways in which words and symbols connect with their meanings.

Validating

The process of confirming the accuracy, truthfulness, or effectiveness of something through evidence or logical reasoning.