Given the Ethical Lapses That Are Prevalent Today in Our

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Multiple Choice

Given the ethical lapses that are prevalent today in our businesses, which of the following can be done to restore trust in the free-market system and leaders in general?

• A) Business leaders that have broken the law should be given another chance.
• B) New laws making accounting records transparent may help restore trust.
• C) Making the government accountable for business leader behavior will restore trust.
• D) It's up to the government to pass laws requiring ethical behavior of all leaders, business and otherwise.

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