Which of the Following Is TRUE of Employees' Responses to Witnessed

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of employees' responses to witnessed ethical violations, as observed by the 2013 Ethics Resource Center (ERC) survey of 6,420 for-profit employees?

• A) Most who reported the misconduct said they did so in hopes of hurting the perpetrator.
• B) Most who reported the misconduct experienced some kind of retaliation.
• C) Slightly less than half reported the misconduct.
• D) Most reported the misconduct.

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Definitions:

Overdisclosing

The act of sharing too much personal information, which can lead to discomfort or negative consequences in social settings.

Socially Awkward

A description of discomfort or ineptitude experienced by an individual in social situations.

Fear

An emotional response to a perceived threat, which can be real or imagined.

Peak Communication

The most efficient and effective level of exchanging information where all parties clearly understand each other.