15. Ethical problems and issues of social responsibility are: A) unique to firms involved in global trade. B) unique to the United States. C) not unique to the United States. D) less important now than in the past. 16. Top leaders in government and business today are: A) held to higher ethical standards than in the past. B) held to less strict moral standards than in the past. C) less interested in social responsibility than in the past. D) at odds with the general public in regard to ethical issues. Stories of political leaders accepting bribes in return for their influence have occurred worldwide. Unlike the past, these leaders have been forced to resign under intense pubic pressure. This indicates that: A) politicians and religious leaders are above the law. B) people are demanding higher standards of their leaders. C) it is important not to get caught accepting a bribe. D) the WTO has established global standards.