Pam works for a corporation that recently fired three top managers who were caught using the company credit cards to lavishly furnish their offices and even purchase "office" furniture that was found in their personal homes. Which method of maintaining an ethical culture is Pam's company pursuing? A) serve as a visible role model B) communicate ethical expectations C) provide ethical training D) visibly punish unethical acts E) provide protective mechanisms

(D). Visibly punish unethical acts

Explanation:

Ethics refer to how people conduct themselves morally. Each organization has an Ethical Code they expect their employees to abide by.

When employees act outside an organization's Code of Ethics, then punishing them visibly is a way to serve as a deterrent to other employees.

Employees should also be openly rewarded when they act in accordance to the Code of Ethics to encourage others to do the same.

In this case, Pam's company is using visible punishment to maintain its ethical culture and send a message to the other employees.