The acceptance of bribes by government officials who manage natural resources is an example of...
A.profit maximization.
B.productivity.
C.environmental regulations.
D.corruption.
i chose A because that was in the book and it was false
The companies want to maximize profits, but the government official who accepts bribes is guilty of corruption.
thank you miss sue
Is it legal for a government official to accept a bribe?
Do you know the meanings of all of your answer choices?
sort of but i have to follow of what the book says and it said A.
In the book it says " Government officials who might work to manage natural resources are subject to bribery bybusinesses who want to maximize profits".
but im pretty sure its by corruption right?
You're welcome, Bob,
The correct answer is D) corruption. Acceptance of bribes by government officials who manage natural resources is an example of corruption. Profit maximization, productivity, and environmental regulations are not directly related to the act of accepting bribes.
To arrive at the correct answer, you need to understand the definitions of the terms and concepts involved. Corruption refers to dishonest or unethical behavior for personal gain or the abuse of power for improper ends. In this case, accepting bribes would be considered a corrupt action by government officials.
Profit maximization, on the other hand, refers to the goal of maximizing profits in business by increasing revenue and reducing costs. It is not directly related to corruption, which involves dishonesty and abuse of power rather than legal profit-making strategies.
Productivity refers to the efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are utilized to produce goods or services. It is not directly linked to corrupt practices by government officials in the management of natural resources.
Environmental regulations involve rules and laws that are designed to protect and conserve the environment. While corruption can certainly impact the enforcement or effectiveness of environmental regulations, it is a separate issue from the act of accepting bribes itself.
By understanding the definitions and concepts behind each choice, you can determine that the correct answer is corruption (option D) as it best describes the acceptance of bribes by government officials who manage natural resources.