Based on research into ethical behavior in the workplace,which of the following is a TRUE statement?
A) Employees feel uncomfortable discussing ethics, so it should be avoided.
B) Punishing unethical behavior fails to alter the behavior of others in the workplace.
C) Having ethical leaders in an organization reduces the number of unethical decisions.
D) A code of conduct significantly decreases the number of unethical choices in the workplace.

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A strong ethical culture that clearly communicates the range of acceptable and unacceptable behavior [such as through leader role models] is associated with fewer unethical decisions in the workplace. Punishment typically alters the behavior of others. However, having a code of conduct shows no detectable impact on ethical choices.

Based on Research into Ethical Behavior in the Workplace,which of the Following