What Is the Primary Lesson to Be Learned from the Economic

Multiple Choice

What is the primary lesson to be learned from the economic scandals of the early 21^st century?

A) Businesses' reputations depend on their profits.
B) Public confidence in corporate America depends on companies' bottom lines.
C) Most businesses can focus on their bottoms lines to the exclusion of other factors.
D) Ethical conduct and corporate social responsibility are very important.
E) Executives who engage in misconduct are likely to get away with it if it enhances their firms' profits.