To Make Sure That Ethical Issues Are Considered in Business

question 53

Multiple Choice

To make sure that ethical issues are considered in business decisions:

• A) companies should eliminate the principal-agent approach.
• B) companies should have a no-layoff policy.
• C) top managers should articulate and model ethical behaviors.
• D) top managers should generously grant stock options.
• E) companies should hire and promote employees with a strong focus on economic gains.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

Apprehension about confirming negative stereotypes related to a person’s own group.

Nonvaluative

Pertaining to an approach or judgment that does not involve ascribing value, worth, or merit.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can hinder performance in areas such as academic achievement, due to anxiety and increased pressure.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, often just several seconds to a minute, without rehearsal.