Viaduct Corporation used untested and risky construction techniques to build a bridge under budget. The techniques were legal but the bridge collapsed, killing several people. Viaduct's actions were
A) unethical and may result in legislation to ensure it does not happen again.
B) ethical because they were legal and so Viaduct owes no one.
C) dangerous and so inherently illegal.
D) legal under Sarbanes-Oxley and so Viaduct will face no penalties.

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Viaduct Corporation may have followed legal procedures to cut costs, but their actions resulted in the loss of human life. This is an unethical and irresponsible action, and legislation may need to be put in place to ensure that future construction companies prioritize safety over cost-cutting measures.

Viaduct Corporation Used Untested and Risky Construction Techniques to Build