Which of the Following,if True,might Strengthen the Ethical Case for Giving

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following,if true,might strengthen the ethical case for giving a larger bonus for Tracy?

• A) Asked to explain his tactics, Tracy said that sales work is an intrinsically competitive field, and coworkers should expect him to act in self-interest.
• B) One of the company's key policies involves tying bonuses strictly to sales records, to ensure fairness to all personnel.
• C) The entire sales staff had recently undergone a thorough refresher course in ethical behavior in sales.
• D) Middle managers felt that most of the complaints were based on jealousy over Tracy's increased success rate.
• E) Providing a larger bonus to Tracy would give coworkers added incentive to increase their own sales records.

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Definitions:

Management Rights

The prerogatives and authority granted to employers to operate and manage their business, including decisions about hiring, work assignments, processes, and disciplinary actions.

Double Taxation

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Partnership

This is a juridically permitted structure for conducting business that necessitates the collaboration of two or more people in both the governance and profit distribution of the enterprise.

Share Control

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