When an official is given the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of ethics and legal compliance. S/he is referred to as:
A) a whistle-blower.
B) a chief ethics officer.
C) vice-president of human resource management.
D) a yes-man.
E) a political play.

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The term "chief ethics officer" accurately describes an official who oversees all aspects of ethics and legal compliance within a company or organization. Whistle-blowers, on the other hand, are individuals who report unethical or illegal behavior within an organization. Vice-presidents of human resource management may be responsible for some aspects of ethics and compliance, but their role is typically broader than this. "Yes-man" and "political play" are not relevant terms for this question.

When an Official Is Given the Responsibility of Overseeing All