Which of the following is the best defense to negligence?

a. The plaintiff was a friend of the defendant.
b. The defendant did not intend to harm the plaintiff.
c. The defendant was concerned for the safety of the plaintiff.
d. The plaintiff contributed to his own injuries.


d

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A) foresight; reflection B) inclusive ideas; deductive reasoning C) hedging sections; forecasting sections D) informational taglines; summary statements E) preview sections; review sections

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The correct adjusting entry for accrued and unpaid employee salaries of $9,000 on December 31 is:

A. debit Salary Expense, $9,000; credit Cash, $9,000 B. debit Salary Expense, $9,000; credit Salaries Payable, $9,000 C. debit Salary Expense, $9,000; credit Prepaid Salary, $9,000 D. debit Salaries Payable, $9,000; credit Salary Expense $9,000 E. debit Salary Expense, $9,000; credit Fees Earned, $9,000

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Which of the following is a problem associated with the regulatory approach to environmental challenges?

A. Business passively responds to consumer desires, and consumers are unaffected by the messages that business conveys. B. If people rely on the law to protect the environment, environmental protection will extend beyond the law. C. National regulations are the only means to effectively address international environmental challenges. D. The regulatory model assumes that economic growth is environmentally and ethically benign.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When an ethical code acts like a mirror, it confirms whether or not a behavior is acceptable. 2. Ethically transformed organizations focus primarily on complying to legal requirements. 3. How employees talk informally can inhibit ethical behavior. 4. Norms generally exert more influence over behavior than formal rules and policies. 5. A CEO should also serve as the chairperson of the company’s board of directors.

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