General Studies · Business Ethics
Analyze the validity of the statements below and select the correct conclusion: Statement 1: Fiduciary duty is the obligation of a bank to act in the best interests of its depositors and clients, representing the highest level of trust. Statement 2: The principle of individual responsibility implies an employee remains personally and morally responsible even if ordered by a supervisor to perform an unethical act. Statement 3: Conflicts of interest are unavoidable, so they do not need to be disclosed to clients if they are common practice. Statement 4: A bank adhering only to legal minimums while exploiting loopholes fails higher ethical standards. Statement 5: Transparency implies a bank should provide clear information about its health, products, and fees. Statement 6: Ethical relativism is desirable as it allows lowering standards in highly corrupt countries for competitive advantage. Statement 7: 'Tone at the top' describes the leadership atmosphere that influences employee ethical behavior.
- 1All statements are correct.
- 2Statement 1, 3, 4, and 7 are correct.
- 3Statement 2, 3, 5, and 6 are correct.
- 4Statement 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 are correct.✓
Correct answer
Statement 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 are correct.
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