A top executive at IBM shared with his friends some "inside" information that allowed them to engage in very profitable stock trading.He testified in court that he did not personally profit from these actions and served a very short prison term.His career was ruined.This story illustrates
A) low moral intelligence.
B) personal gain over occupational success.
C) insider trading is widespread.
D) occupational success over personal gain.

Question

A top executive at IBM shared with his friends some "inside" information that allowed them to engage in very profitable stock trading.He testified in court that he did not personally profit from these actions and served a very short prison term.His career was ruined.This story illustrates​
A) ​low moral intelligence.
B) personal gain over occupational success.​
C) insider trading is widespread.​
D) occupational success over personal gain.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that the executive shared confidential information with his friends shows a lack of moral intelligence, meaning he didn't prioritize ethical behavior in his decision making. The fact that he didn't personally profit but still engaged in insider trading also supports this conclusion. The other answer choices are not directly supported by the given information.

A Top Executive at IBM Shared with His Friends Some