Which of the following cases describes an agreement of ethics and laws?
A) a company outsourcing its jobs to a foreign country
B) a person being penalized for bribing a judge to give the verdict in the person's favor
C) a company not spending more money to keep its emission rates below the legal standard
D) a person hiring an illegal alien worker belonging to a destitute family

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B describes an agreement between ethics and laws because it is unethical to bribe a judge, and it is also illegal. Therefore, the penalty is in line with both ethical and legal standards.

The other choices do not describe an agreement between ethics and laws. 
A describes a situation where outsourcing jobs to a foreign country may be legal, but it may not be ethical because it can lead to unemployment for local workers.
C describes a situation where a company may be within the legal limits of emissions, but it may not be ethical because it can harm the environment and public health. 
D describes a situation where hiring an illegal alien worker is illegal, but it may not be unethical because it can help a destitute family.

Which of the Following Cases Describes an Agreement of Ethics