Some Commentators Have Suggested That Enron Would Not Have Collapsed

question 3

Multiple Choice

Some commentators have suggested that Enron would not have collapsed if it:

• A) Had enacted a Code of Conduct
• B) Had enacted a standard Code of Conduct rather than the weak one that it in fact had
• C) Had carefully complied with all of the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• D) Had not unduly focused on short-term stock performance

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.

Diminished Decision-Making

A reduced ability to make informed, thoughtful decisions, often due to factors like cognitive impairment or lack of information.

Beneficence

The principle of doing good and ensuring the well-being of others, especially in ethical frameworks and medical practices.

Minimal Risks

Refers to the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in research not being greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during routine physical or psychological examinations.