Under U.S. sentencing guidelines, how would firms facing environmental violations typically be treated if they had an active compliance program and fully cooperated with investigators? A.They would be treated the same as any other violator B.Their sentence would often be lesser than an organization that did not have an active compliance program and did not cooperate. C.They would be given less prison time but levied higher fines. D.They would be granted automatic probation.

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Understanding Business

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Author:William Nickels

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Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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Under U.S. sentencing guidelines, how would firms facing environmental violations typically be treated if they had an active compliance program and fully cooperated with investigators?

	A.	They would be treated the same as any other violator
	B.	Their sentence would often be lesser than an organization that did not have an active compliance program and did not cooperate.
	C.	They would be given less prison time but levied higher fines.
	D.	They would be granted automatic probation.