Which of the following is NOT a way in which the organizational context contributes to the use of unethical practices?
A) A manager becomes aware of an unethical practice,but allows it to continue.
B) Unethical activity is encouraged as long as it is in the best interests of the firm.
C) Rewards are provided to those who succeed at the cost of others.
D) An employee is promoted for finding a way around a legal regulation designed to protect the environment.
E) A manager decides to hire a relative to a position for which the relative is qualified.

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Hiring a qualified relative may not necessarily be unethical and may even be encouraged in certain circumstances (e.g., the relative went through a fair hiring process and is the best candidate for the job). Therefore, it is not a way in which the organizational context contributes to the use of unethical practices. A, B, C, and D all involve actions that either condone or reward unethical behavior.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Way in Which