At Companies Where Executives Believe in the Merits of Practicing

At companies where executives believe in the merits of practicing the values and ethical standards that have been espoused

A) the executives have usually personally written the statement of core values and the code of ethics.
B) the company's pursuit of higher profits is tempered, so that the company will not come across to customers and the general public as greedy.
C) the company's chances for strategic success and market leadership are substantially reduced because company personnel are hesitant to engage in business practices that are unethical.
D) the stated core values and ethical principles are the cornerstones of the corporate culture.
E) the core values and ethical standards are made a prominent and visible part of the company's strategic intent and strategy.