Proactive measures to prevent organizational ethics problems include all of the following, except
A) instituting a reward system which considers outcomes as its primary criterion.
B) using leaders as role models of ethical behaviour.
C) issuing statements describing the organization's commitment to certain standards of behaviour.
D) using the organization's information systems as a control system.

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Instituting a reward system that primarily considers outcomes can inadvertently encourage unethical behavior by prioritizing results over the means of achieving them. This can lead to cutting corners or violating ethical standards to meet targets, which is contrary to preventing ethics problems. The other options (B, C, D) are proactive measures that support ethical behavior within an organization.

Proactive Measures to Prevent Organizational Ethics Problems Include All of the Following