There has been a public outcry about the ethical practices of businesspeople. Public opinion polls show that only 17 percent of U.S. adults rate the ethical standards of business executives as high or very high. If most business are thought to be acting within all relevant laws, this suggests that the businesspeople are perceived to be acting
A)ethically but illegally.
B)ethically and legally.
C)unethically and illegally.
D)unethically but legally.
E)in a socially responsible manner.

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The fact that only 17 percent of U.S. adults rate the ethical standards of business executives as high or very high suggests that despite being within relevant laws, the businesspeople are viewed as unethically behaving. Therefore, the best choice is D, unethically but legally.

There Has Been a Public Outcry About the Ethical Practices