Question

With which of the following statements would most people in business agree?

A. Although people’s moral characters are probably developed before they are admitted to a business school, it is still useful for business schools to cover ethics, if only to give students an idea about the adverse consequences of unethical behavior to themselves, their firms,"

B. Firms and government agencies almost always agree with one another regarding the restrictions that should be placed on hiring and firing employees.

C. “Whistle blowers,” because of the courage it takes to blow the whistle, are generally promoted more rapidly than other employees.

Answer 1

A -  most people in business would agree. Learning about business ethics gives business students an understanding of the consequences of unethical behaviour.

B is incorrect. Firms and government agencies almost never agree because firm's objectives are profits whereas government agencies objectives are employee welfare

C is incorrect. Firms have been observed to treat whistleblowers unfairly and try to end their careers, although it is illegal and unethical