The statement that ethical problems were eradicated by 1991 according to NBES is:

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not addressed
• D. It claimed partial reduction

Answer: (B)

Evaluating whether a claim of eradicating ethical problems by a specific year is supported by NBES data. In practice, ethical issues in organizations are not presented as fully eradicated by a single date; NBES typically shows progress and reductions, but also ongoing challenges. Because of that, the statement that ethical problems were eradicated by 1991 is not supported. NBES would more likely indicate a reduction or acknowledge continued ethical concerns, rather than complete elimination. The notion of partial reduction fits the kind of nuanced improvement NBES often reports, whereas the idea of total eradication is too absolute for these findings.