Misfeasance Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

Misfeasance is

• A)the performance by public officials of duties they are forbidden to perform by constitutional or statutory law or by commonly accepted moral standards.
• B)any criminal action less serious than a felony.
• C)the submission of a report incorrectly, improperly, or falsely.
• D)the performance of lawful actions in an illegal or improper manner.
• E)the failure of a public official to perform required duties.

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Definitions:

Ethically Sound

Describes decisions, behaviors, or practices that are in alignment with accepted moral principles and ethical standards, demonstrating integrity and fairness.

Settlement

An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict, often involving the payment of compensation to one party by another.

Moral Decision-Making

The process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner consistent with ethical principles.

Reassess

The act of evaluating or examining something again to make new judgments or to account for new information.