1) Earnings management is likely to decrease when corporate governance systems A set an ethical tone at the top. B follow egoistic goals. C) lack an independent audit committee. D) management overrides internal controls. 2) The failures of corporate governance systems and earnings management can be attributed to all of the following except A not setting an ethical tone at the top . B) creating a pressure-laden culture that emphasizes egoistic goals. C) an independent audit committee . D management override of internal controls. 3) Corporate governance systems and board independence may reduce or eliminate all of the following behaviors except A pursuing self-interests.. B maintaining a good personal reputation. D bending to pressure from shareholders. abuse of power