Ethical Lapses Happen for a Number of Reasons

question 109

Multiple Choice

Ethical lapses happen for a number of reasons.Joan made an unethical decision.When confronted with it by her boss,she couldn't understand why he was upset because "Everyone does it." This is an example of an ethical lapse due to:

• A)a "bad apple."
• B)a "bad barrel."
• C)opportunity pressures.
• D)competitive pressures.

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