Which of the following statements is true of the effect of the group on ethics in a corporate organization?
A) Individuals hardly do unethical things when they are part of a group.
B) Coupled with an overemphasis on profit, the group effect reduces the difficulty of achieving an ethical business corporation.
C) Individuals in groups may feel a diminished sense of responsibility for actions taken, which invites ethical compromise.
D) In corporate life, it is difficult to overlook the unethical behavior of a superior when many fellow employees are also overlooking it.
E) Individuals feel more responsible for what happens in a group than in their individual lives.

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That individuals in groups may feel a diminished sense of responsibility for decisions made and actions taken invites ethical compromise. Coupled with an overemphasis on profit, the group effect increases the difficulty of achieving an ethical business corporation.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Effect