Which of the Following Rationalizations for Unethical Behaviour Reflects the Mistaken

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rationalizations for unethical behaviour reflects the mistaken belief that the organization's best interests stand above all others?

• A) It's not really illegal.
• B) It's in everyone's best interests.
• C) No one will ever know about it.
• D) The organization will protect me.
• E) Everybody does it.

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Definitions:

Cash Ratio

A liquidity metric that measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents.

Current Ratio

A measure of a business's capability to settle short-term debts, calculated as the ratio of current assets to current liabilities.

Cash Equivalents

Liquid assets that can be quickly turned into a specific amount of cash and have initial maturity times of no more than three months.

Cash Ratio

A financial ratio indicating how well a company can cover its short-term obligations using its liquid assets.