Which of the following examples most likely is an attitude or rationalization used to justify a fraud?
A)An excessive focus on maximization of profits and/or stock price
B)An excessive focus on unionization
C)An excessive focus on vacation time
D)An excessive focus on application of ethical standards

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An excessive focus on maximization of profits and/or stock price is often used as an attitude or rationalization to justify a fraud, as the perpetrator may believe that the end result (increased profits) justifies any unethical or illegal behavior used to achieve it. On the other hand, options B, C, and D are unlikely to be used as justifications for fraud.

Which of the Following Examples Most Likely Is an Attitude