Telling organizations that their ethical responsibilities end with obedience to the law:

A. reduces the frequency of corporate scandals.
B. is just inviting more legal regulation.
C. eliminates ambiguity while making personal ethics-related decisions.
D. is enough to maintain an ethical business environment.


Answer: B

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