Which One of the Following Statements Is True of the Ethical

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true of the ethical dimension of an organization's culture?

• A)Rewarding ethical behavior of the past decreases the probability that organization members will act ethically in the future.
• B)Ethics training guarantees that employees will choose the desired ethical behavior in every possible situation.
• C)Ethics training normally focuses on developing a common understanding throughout the organization of the role ethics plays in organizational operations.
• D)Management should refrain from promoting employees on the sole basis of their previous ethical behavior.
• E)The ethics dimension of the organization's culture has historically been the most emphasized dimension.

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Definitions:

Invisible Hand

A concept introduced by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating nature of the market economy driven by individuals' pursuit of their own self-interest.

Government Involvement

The extent to which the government intervenes in the economy, which can range from regulation and tax policy to direct control or ownership of businesses.

Self-Interest

The driving force in economics that motivates individuals to pursue their own objectives and desires, often leading to economic activity and exchanges.

Private Enterprise

Businesses or economic activities owned and managed by individual private owners rather than by the state.