According to the hierarchy of ethical principles presented in the text,an action prohibited by ________ should also be unacceptable to ________.
A)legal rules, societal norms
B)personal norms, professional memberships
C)organizational norms, societal norms
D)professional memberships,legal rules

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The hierarchy of ethical principles presented in the text suggests that legal rules are the minimum standard of behavior that should be followed by individuals and organizations. Therefore, any action prohibited by legal rules (which are enforceable by law) should also be unacceptable to societal norms (which reflect the moral and ethical values of a community or society). In other words, if something is illegal, it should also be considered morally and ethically wrong.

According to the Hierarchy of Ethical Principles Presented in the Text,an