A company ships out pre-ordered merchandise the last week of December,instead of in mid-January as originally scheduled,to ensure a profit for the year.This action could be seen as a violation of what ethical standard?
A)Competence
B)Confidentiality
C)Integrity
D)Independence

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This action could be seen as a violation of the ethical standard of integrity, which requires a company to be honest and transparent in its business practices. By shipping out pre-ordered merchandise earlier than scheduled to ensure a profit for the year, the company is not being honest about its intentions and is potentially deceiving its customers.

A Company Ships Out Pre-Ordered Merchandise the Last Week of December,instead