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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Definitions:

Rule Of 72

A simple formula used to estimate the number of years required to double the invested money at a given annual rate of return, by dividing 72 by the expected rate of interest.

Compounding

Compounding refers to the process by which the value of an investment increases because the earnings on an investment, both capital gains, and interest, earn interest as time passes.

Compounded Monthly

A process where interest earned on an investment is calculated and added to the principal each month, thereby earning interest in subsequent months.

Opportunity Rate

The return of a foregone option when another investment is chosen, embodying the concept of opportunity cost.