Which of the following illustrates "corporate violence"?
A)Contract killings ordered by organized crime
B)The lack of action by BP prior to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico despite knowledge of unstable seals
C)A fired employee who seeks revenge by murdering his employer and fellow workers
D)The terrorist bombing of a U.S. corporation's factory in a foreign country

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Corporate violence refers to harm caused by decisions or lack of action by companies, rather than direct physical violence by individuals. The lack of action by BP prior to the oil spill, despite knowledge of unstable seals, is an example of corporate violence because it resulted in environmental damage and harm to communities due to corporate negligence.

Which of the Following Illustrates "Corporate Violence