Which statement best distinguishes business ethics from business law?

Correct answer: B. Ethics may require conduct beyond what the law strictly requires

  • A. Ethics concerns only financial performance, while law concerns employee welfare
  • B. Ethics may require conduct beyond what the law strictly requires
  • C. Ethics applies to managers, while law applies only to companies
  • D. Ethics is enforced by courts, while law is enforced by customers

Explanation

Business ethics includes moral standards that may go beyond minimum legal requirements. A business can obey the law and still act unfairly or irresponsibly.

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