A Sales Manager, Dev, Is Facing an Ethical Situation Wherein

question 75

Multiple Choice

A sales manager, Dev, is facing an ethical situation wherein his bicycle company that specializes in mountain bikes sold a bicycle with a defective component. If he informs the customer and issues a recall, it would cost him a substantial amount of money. If the bike malfunctions, there is a very small chance that it could cause serious injury to a cyclist who might use it on rough terrain. He decides to use the egoism approach to decision making and remain silent about the defect, because he

• A) is motivated by self-interest.
• B) is looking to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
• C) wants to first consult with his insurer.
• D) is motivated to protect the interests of his employees.
• E) wants to first consult with others whom he respects.

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective, often observed in children during the pre-operational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget.

Precausal Reasoning

A type of logical thinking observed in young children where cause-and-effect relationships are not understood in conventional or scientific terms.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Centered Thinking

Centered thinking refers to focusing on one aspect of a situation while ignoring others, often observed in cognitive development of children.