Which of the Following Statements Describes One of the Major

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes one of the major reasons codes of ethics are violated?

• A)Most companies do not have a formal code of ethics.
• B)Most companies overlook infractions if the action is unethical but legal.
• C)Many codes of ethics lack specificity.
• D)There is often a discrepancy between the written code of ethics of a firm and the personal and moral beliefs of individual employees.
• E)There are very few violations in firms with written codes of ethics.

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