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On February 6, 2014, General Motors (GM) recalled about 800,000 of its small cars due to faulty ignition switches, which could shut off the engine during driving and thereby prevent the airbags from inflating. The company continued to recall more of its cars over the next several months, resulting in nearly 30 million cars worldwide recalled and paid compensation for over 100 deaths that resulted from the faulty switches. GM had known about this defect for at least a decade prior to the recall being declared. GM's CEO Mary Barra has quickly led the organization to transparency regarding all quality and safety issues. While GM's recent recalls are impacting the company's profits, Barra is focused on establishing a culture of trust with stakeholders and moving forward to address the concerns of stakeholders. Identify and describe in detail 5 Effective Methods to Avoid Ethical Lapses that Mary can implement to correct this situation.