Which of the following describes a 'situational influence'?

Correct answer: Social pressure from others.

Explanation

Situational influences are external factors like peer pressure or rewards that impact behavior.

Other questions

Question 1

Which of the following best defines ethics in the context of professional behavior?

Question 2

Who are considered stakeholders in the context of ethical conduct for investment professionals?

Question 3

What is a primary function of a code of ethics?

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic that defines a profession?

Question 5

How do professions primarily establish trust with the public?

Question 6

Why is trust particularly important in the investment management profession compared to other businesses?

Question 7

What is a potential societal consequence of unethical behavior in the financial services industry?

Question 8

Which standard requires financial professionals to match client return requirements and risk tolerances with the characteristics of recommended securities?

Question 9

How does a fiduciary standard differ from a suitability standard?

Question 10

Which internal trait is identified as a challenge to ethical behavior?

Question 11

Which factor is claimed to be a more important determinant of ethical behavior than internal traits?

Question 12

What is a common result of a firm culture focused strictly on rules-based compliance?

Question 13

How do ethical principles generally compare to laws and regulations?

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an action that might be illegal but considered ethical by some?

Question 15

What is the first step in the ethical decision-making framework presented in the curriculum?

Question 16

In which step of the ethical decision-making framework would one consider situational influences and additional guidance?

Question 17

Why is the 'Reflect' step important in the ethical decision-making framework?

Question 18

What is a primary benefit of integrating ethics into a firm's decision-making process?

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the relationship between new laws and unethical behavior?

Question 20

What distinguishes a profession from a general occupation?

Question 21

Which of the following is a way professions establish trust?

Question 22

In the context of investment management, why does the misallocation of capital harm society?

Question 23

Which situational influence is described as causing individuals to act in unethical ways due to a desire to please an employer or coworkers?

Question 24

What is 'whistle-blowing' an example of in the context of ethics and law?

Question 25

Which legislation followed the accounting scandals at Enron and WorldCom?

Question 26

What is a recommended source of guidance in the 'Consider' step of the ethical decision-making framework?

Question 27

Which characteristic is NOT typically listed as part of a profession?

Question 28

What type of product do investment professionals provide?

Question 29

What is the role of a regulatory body in a profession?

Question 30

Identifying potential conflicts of interest occurs in which step of the ethical decision-making framework?

Question 31

Why might recommending an investment in a relative's firm without disclosure be considered unethical?

Question 32

Which legislation followed the 2008 financial crisis?

Question 33

What is one way senior management can support an ethical culture?

Question 34

What does the 'Identify' step of the ethical framework involve regarding duties?

Question 35

Which action helps in developing alternatives during the 'Consider' step?

Question 36

When the allocation of investment capital is constrained or inefficient due to unethical behavior, who suffers negative consequences?

Question 37

What is meant by 'ethical conduct' in terms of balancing interests?

Question 39

Why might 'money' or 'prestige' cause unethical behavior?

Question 40

What is a potential negative outcome of a compliance culture that focuses only on what one 'can' do?

Question 41

What defines a 'systemic' failure in the context of investment ethics?

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making framework?

Question 43

How does the curriculum describe the relationship between legal and ethical standards?

Question 44

What happens to the cost of capital when investors lack trust in financial advisors?

Question 45

What is the primary goal of the 'Decide and Act' step?

Question 46

Which of the following would be considered 'additional guidance' in the 'Consider' step?

Question 47

Why should decision makers identify personal biases in the 'Consider' step?

Question 48

What does a 'fiduciary standard' typically require regarding client interests?

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of an intangible product in investment management?

Question 50

What is the ultimate benefit of professions establishing trust?