Question

Extreme examples of unethical and illegal conduct are the exception in the business community. Which of the following statements about this behavior is false? Multiple Choice You can rely on the legal system to manage or assure ethical conduct at work. Even if illegal, few of these acts are prosecuted. Very few unethical acts are also illegal. Unethical behavior negatively affects the offending employee, coworkers, and the employer. Most unethical acts are not punished in any way.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "You can rely on the legal system to manage or assure ethical conduct at work.".

Explanation: The statement "You can rely on the legal system to manage or assure ethical conduct at work." is FALSE, because the legal system cannot be trusted to manage or ensure ethical conduct at work, since many unethical conduct is not illegal and cannot be punished despite the fact that it is not recommended and inconvenient and is not ethical.