A recent poll by Environics International, a public-opinion research firm, found that 67 percent of North Americans are willing to boycott products on ethical grounds. This survey did not ask if the person who was acting on ethical grounds would first see if the boycott was based on facts. Which of the following statements describes a conclusion that should be drawn from this information?
A. If you are an ethical person, you should act according to your instincts.
B. Realistically speaking, in order to stay in business, all businesses must occasionally behave unethically.
C. All businesses will act unethically unless forced by consumers to act morally.
D. There is nothing consumers can do to stop unethical business activities.
E. Boycotting a product without knowing the facts can be viewed as unethical.
Answer: E
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