Ramin wood, which is used to make pool cues and picture frames, was declared an endangered species and its export is regulated by the government of Indonesia. In spite of attempts to control the sale of the wood, it is still being carried across Indonesia's national borders and sold in Malaysia where government officials pretend the wood was legally acquired. Companies that buy the illegally-acquired wood in Malaysia are ignoring their___________responsibility to society.
A) economic
B) ethical
C) legal
D) discretionary
E) fiscal

Question

Ramin wood, which is used to make pool cues and picture frames, was declared an endangered species and its export is regulated by the government of Indonesia. In spite of attempts to control the sale of the wood, it is still being carried across Indonesia's national borders and sold in Malaysia where government officials pretend the wood was legally acquired. Companies that buy the illegally-acquired wood in Malaysia are ignoring their___________responsibility to society. 
A) economic
B) ethical
C) legal
D) discretionary
E) fiscal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

These companies did not obey the law.

Ramin Wood, Which Is Used to Make Pool Cues and Picture