Which of the Following Best Describes the Ethical Character of a New

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the ethical character of a new employee at an organization?

• A) She already believes she knows what is right and what is wrong.
• B) She has a kind of "tabula rasa," blank-slate conception of morality.
• C) She is more likely to commit unethical behavior than ethical behavior.
• D) She has very low moral awareness with respect to the kinds of issues faced in this organization.

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