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Many Americans define ethical behavior according to the situation in which they find themselves. This way of thinking suggests that there may be situations where ________ to cheat, steal, or lie.

A) it is absolutely wrong
B) it might be okay
C) business people are expected
D) capitalism forces people

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Legal behavior is directly related to our relationships with others, while ethical behavior is not.

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B) False

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People should look at each situation individually and decide for themselves if it is right or wrong.

One factor causing businesses to vigorously enforce ethical standards is the

Ethical behavior focuses on treating others fairly.

Businesses are under more and more pressure from society to be socially responsible. However, even the strongest advocates for corporate responsibility can't seem to agree

Employees observe behavior and adopt standards of right and wrong.

U.S. businesses consider the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as legislation that has helped increase their profits abroad.

Enrollment at Bayside College keeps going up, despite tuition and fee hikes to help cover the cost of new wind turbines installed on campus. These turbines generate enough power to serve the campus buildings and to sell to local business establishments. After reading about corporate social responsibility, you conclude

Compliance-based ethics codes are based on preventing unlawful behavior.

Dewey Cheatsum urges his employees to find and use legal loopholes to gain a competitive advantage whenever they can. In keeping within the legal limits of the law, the employees are within their compliance-based ethics rights.

Some experts feel that corporate social responsibility means solely making money for stockholders.

Compliance-based ethics codes typically

Corporate social responsibility refers to the concern businesses have for the welfare of society.

Fresh Coats Paint Co. promotes its products as nontoxic and made from natural, organic substances. The paints are safe for all persons, including those with asthma and other lung conditions. If consumers learn that Fresh Coats' paints do not meet their expectations, their reaction is likely to tarnish the company's image.

The Irish Plastering Corporation recently instituted a corporate ethics code. The president of the company, Seamus McHale, realized that ethical relationships are based on

An accurate statement regarding this chapter is: "Business law establishes ethical behavior."

Top leaders in government and business today are

Although the green movement is a social trend, it is difficult to predict its future contributions to society.

Many U.S. companies are demanding socially responsible behavior from their international suppliers.