With standards of behavior specified in the code of ethics,along with the punishment served for failing to follow those standards,an ethics program can become ______ quite quickly.
A)very harsh
B)rigid
C)stagnant
D)flexible

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The specification of punishment for failing to follow ethical standards can make the ethics program very harsh. This is because there is no room for leniency or flexibility in enforcing the rules. The harshness of the punishment may serve as a deterrent to individuals who might otherwise be tempted to violate the code of ethics.

With Standards of Behavior Specified in the Code of Ethics,along