More than a compliance program, business ethics is becoming

A) a management issue to achieve competitive advantage.
B) a guaranteed way to earn higher financial returns.
C) mainly a government regulatory issue.
D) an initiative led by nonprofit organizations.
E) a program that decreases profits but increases societal benefits.

Competitive Advantage

A condition or circumstance that puts a company in a favorable or superior business position compared to its competitors.

Business Ethics

The study of appropriate business policies and practices with regard to potentially controversial issues, such as corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, and corporate social responsibility.