
Concept explainers
To determine:
The level of agreement with the statement "A person who is doing well in business does not have to worry about moral problems".
Introduction:
The main purpose of doing business is making money but a business also has some fiduciary responsibilities. It is true that today there is a huge competition in the business world but a company should not forget its ethical and social responsibilities. A company can still make money while adhering to an ethical code of business operations. A moral company gains advantage of its reputation and faith of the society. Good

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