PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 33 of 68
If a major food company is exposed by the media for knowingly selling contaminated products, what is the most severe and immediate non-legal risk it faces?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Loss of reputation and severe credibility damage among consumers
Explanation
Unethical behavior causes massive reputational risk. Loss of consumer trust can permanently damage the brand and destroy sales revenue.
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