To ensure that the code of ethics established for the company is implemented and maintained over time, an entrepreneur should do all of the following EXCEPT
A) educate employees about ethics through workshops that put employees in hypothetical situations .
B) publicly report ethical lapses.
C) demonstrate commitment to the ethics program by mentioning it on a regular basis.
D) model the behavior expected of others in the company.
E) provide examples of appropriate behavior that employees display during the course of their work.

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Publicly reporting ethical lapses can be counterproductive to maintaining a positive ethical culture within a company. It might discourage open communication about ethical concerns and could lead to public relations issues. The other options (A, C, D, E) are proactive and positive strategies for embedding ethical standards within a company's culture.

To Ensure That the Code of Ethics Established for the Company