The correct answer is Consistently modeling openness humility and accountability.

This leadership behavior strengthens an ethical climate because it shows the values leaders expect others to follow and it creates consistent expectations for behavior. When leaders are open and accountable they build trust and encourage employees to report concerns without fear, and that promotes ethical decision making across the organization.

Prioritizing short term profit goals over compliance and ethical standards is incorrect because valuing short term profit over ethics signals that rules and values are optional and that encourages cutting corners and misconduct.

Avoiding conversations about values and ethics with team members is incorrect because silence leaves employees without guidance and reduces clarity about acceptable behavior, and discussions are needed to reinforce norms and expectations.

Denying or hiding mistakes to preserve the organization's reputation is incorrect because hiding errors destroys trust and discourages reporting, and it prevents learning and corrective action that are essential to an ethical culture.

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