To Encourage Employees to Monitor and Report Unethical or Illegal

question 49

Multiple Choice

To encourage employees to monitor and report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace,an employer should​

• A) ​propagate a rigid code of company ethics with no room for "gray" areas.
• B) develop a support system to enable "whistle blowers" to report their observations.​
• C) punish "whistle blowers" as nothing more than gossips out to destroy coworkers.​
• D) deny promotions and other rewards to employees who know about unethical or illegal behavior but who fail to report it.​

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Definitions:

Maneuverability

The ability of an organization or individual to quickly and effectively change directions or strategies in response to external conditions.

Reward Power

The capability to offer something desirable as a means of influencing others' actions or decisions.

Legitimate Power

Power that is officially recognized and derived from a position of authority within an organization or society.

Referent Power

A form of power that stems from being admired or respected, often because of personality, skills, or relationships.