Which of the Following Is Not a Typical Reason Why

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a typical reason why good people occasionally behave unethically?

• A) a good person chose one set of values over a competing set of values
• B) a good person may justify the unethical behavior based on a reason considered more compelling
• C) a good person may not have intended to generate the resultant unethical outcome
• D) a good person may think he/she can get away with unethical behavior
• E) a good person may choose not to prevent an unethical behavior for compelling reasons such as fear of retaliation.

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