The current ethical environment of business also includes the appointment of new corporate officers specifically charged with ______________ wrongdoing and ensuring that ethical standards are met.
A)Eliminating
B)Deterring
C)Avoiding
D)Dealing with

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The word "deterring" means preventing or discouraging from acting. Therefore, the best choice is B, as corporate officers appointed specifically charged with deterring wrongdoing are responsible for preventing any unethical behavior and ensuring that ethical standards are met within the organization. Eliminating, avoiding, and dealing with are all related to addressing the problem after the fact, whereas B pertains to preventing it in the first place.

The Current Ethical Environment of Business Also Includes the Appointment