All of the following are reasons for the state of perceived ethical business conduct EXCEPT:
a.
a growing tendency for business decisions to be judged publicly by groups with different values and interests.
b.
the increased pressure on business people to make decisions in a society with diverse value systems.
c.
an increase in the public's expectations of ethical business behavior.
d.
ethical business conduct may have declined.
e.
businesses are behaving more ethically during these difficult economic times.
Answer: businesses are behaving more ethically during these difficult economic times.