The cases of Enron and Bernard Madoff go beyond a question of ethics because in both cases .

a. no harm was intended and they had good reasons
b. for what they did billions of dollars
c. were involved many people
d. were hurt laws
e. were clearly broken

E.  Laws were clearly broken

Explanation:

The cases of Enron and Madoff goes beyond ethics, because both of them are fully aware of their unethical behavior.

As for Madoff, he knowingly accept large sum of money from his unsuspecting investors, with the knowledge that he is not going to use their money for any legitimate investment, rather than a ponzi scheme which is considered as illegal. Bernie Madoff, was only conducting illegal business knowingly, by defrauding his clients for about $65 billion. He later pleaded guilty to 11 charges, some of which are:

Securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, theft from an employee benefit plan etc.

As for Enron, the company was also unethically practicing accounting fraud to cover for their illegal ways of feeding off from their unsuspecting stakeholders who had invested a huge amount of money of about $74 billions into the scheme.

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

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