Q: 10
CORRECT TEXT One of the simplest ways to justify unacceptable conduct and avoid guilt feelings is to invent a good reason for ________.
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Pretty sure the right term is embezzling for this one. The question focuses on rationalizing conduct to avoid guilt, which is classic for internal theft scenarios in the fraud triangle. Bribery gets tempting since it also involves justification, but that's more tied to external influence or corruption schemes. I'd stick with embezzling unless the context shifts. Anyone disagree?
Embezzling. Saw a similar question in the practice set and it definitely wanted embezzling, not just "theft" or "fraud."
Honestly, I put bribery. Since it just asks about avoiding guilt and inventing a reason, I figured getting a bribe could be rationalized too. Might be off base though if they're aiming for internal theft only.
Looks straightforward, I went with stealing. Saw similar practice Qs phrased like that. Not sure if they'll mark off for not saying "embezzling" exactly-official guide leans both ways sometimes.
Embezzling
Pretty sure that's what they're going for here since rationalization is a classic fraud triangle element. But if the question context was more about corruption, maybe "taking a bribe" fits too. Anyone see that twist before?
Pretty sure that's what they're going for here since rationalization is a classic fraud triangle element. But if the question context was more about corruption, maybe "taking a bribe" fits too. Anyone see that twist before?
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