Which act was designed to reduce unethical corporate behavior?

• A. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• B. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
• C. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• D. Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is corporate governance and ethics in financial reporting. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was created to curb unethical corporate behavior by tightening internal controls, increasing transparency in financial reporting, boosting accountability for top executives, and improving independence of external auditors. These provisions aim to prevent fraud, misrepresentation, and abuses that shake investor trust, making it the most direct tool for reducing unethical corporate conduct.

The other acts focus on different issues: reemployment rights for military service members, protection against employment discrimination, and protection against pregnancy-based discrimination. While important, they do not target corporate financial misconduct or governance in the way Sarbanes-Oxley does.