Which of the following bodies is responsible for the creation of ethical codes and acts upon violations?
a. The Ethics Committee of each professional organization.
b. State legislators.
c. The elected executive officers of each professional organization.
d. Professional training programs.
e. Members at large of each professional organization.
Question 2
Which of the following statements regarding codes of ethics is most true?
a. Codes of ethics are purely suggestions and there are no professional consequences for not adhering to them.
b. Codes of ethics are important for professionals because they provide a general framework for making decisions when one encounters an ethical dilemma.
c. Legal malpractice suits are often determined by ones adherence to ethical codes.
d. State legislators are responsible for writing professional codes of ethics.
e. It is unethical to report another professional who violates the code of ethics.
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