Which of the Following Is a Possible Unintended Consequence of an Organization's

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible unintended consequence of an organization's focusing more on ethics planning than on implementation?

• A)Unethical conduct is viewed as acceptable behavior.
• B)The government implements its own audits.
• C)The ethics program is poorly designed.
• D)Employees become annoyed.
• E)The implementation process incurs large costs for the organization.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used for accounting purposes and reporting financial results, which may or may not align with the calendar year.

Interest Calculations

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Journalize

The process of recording financial transactions in a company's journal, detailing the accounts affected and the amounts.

Merchandise

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