Min-Wae's company is continually battling unethical behavior among employees, which has grown over the last year. Based on research, which of the following variables is least likely to be a factor in this problem?
A) The company has a "be a team player" attitude when it comes to unethical behavior.
B) The company lacks a code of ethics or any officially articulated ethical standards.
C) The company is undergoing a difficult financial period with rapidly declining profits.
D) The company is very large, with employee numbers in the tens of thousands.

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The size of a company (having tens of thousands of employees) is not directly linked to unethical behavior. Factors such as lack of ethical guidelines, financial stress, and a culture that encourages unethical behavior to be a "team player" are more directly associated with unethical practices.

Min-Wae's Company Is Continually Battling Unethical Behavior Among Employees, Which