There has been a public outcry about the ethical practices of businesspeople. Public opinion polls show that 16 percent of U.S. adults rate the ethical standards of business executives as "high" or "very high." If most business are thought to be acting within all relevant laws, this suggests that the businesspeople are perceived to be acting
A) ethically but illegally.
B) ethically and legally.
C) unethically and illegally.
D) unethically but legally.
E) in a socially responsible manner.

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The perception that businesses are acting within the law but still have low ethical ratings suggests that they are seen as acting legally but unethically.

There Has Been a Public Outcry About the Ethical Practices