According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines for Organizations, which of the following is a method used to determine the level of an offense?
A)Examining the personal codes of ethics of top managers of offending companies
B)Examining the loss incurred by the victims
C)Determining how much competitive advantage was created by the offense
D)Looking at industry standards
E)Studying the organization's code of ethics

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The U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines for Organizations use the amount of loss incurred by victims as a key factor in determining the level of offense committed by an organization. Other factors considered include the size of the organization, the involvement of high-level personnel in the offense, and the effectiveness of the company's compliance program. The personal codes of ethics of top managers, competitive advantage created by the offense, and industry standards may be considered as mitigating or aggravating factors, but they are not used to determine the level of offense. The organization's code of ethics is considered as part of the effectiveness of the company's compliance program.