With Which of the Following Statements Would Most People in Business

question 31

Multiple Choice

With which of the following statements would most people in business agree?

• A) The short-run profits of a corporation will almost always increase if the firm takes actions the government has determined are in the nation's best interests.
• B) Government agencies and firms almost always agree with one another regarding the restrictions that should be placed on hiring and firing employees.
• C) Although people's moral characters are probably developed before they get into a business school, it is still useful for business schools to cover ethics, including giving students an idea about the adverse consequences of unethical behavior to themselves, their firms, and the nation.
• D) Developing a formal set of rules defining ethical and unethical behavior is not useful for a large corporation.Such rules generally can't be applied in many specific instances, so it is better to deal with ethical issues on a case-by-case basis.
• E) Because of the courage it takes to blow the whistle, "whistle blowers" are generally promoted more rapidly than other employees.

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Definitions:

Expanded View

A broadened perspective or comprehensive approach to understanding a topic or solving a problem, taking into account multiple factors and viewpoints.

Consumer Behaviour

The examination of how individuals, groups, or organizations choose, acquire, utilize, and discard products, services, experiences, or ideas to fulfill their needs, and the effects these activities have on both the consumer and the broader community.

Demographic Variable

Characteristics used to segment populations for marketing, research, and other purposes, including age, gender, income level, education, and ethnic background.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle denotes the interests, opinions, behaviours, and behavioural orientations of an individual, group, or culture.