Managers Are Usually in a Powerful Position Within Organisations to Influence

question 20

Multiple Choice

Managers are usually in a powerful position within organisations to influence the expectations of other stakeholders, therefore:

• A) They should behave with integrity.
• B) They should always attempt to maximise stakeholder benefits.
• C) They should always be regulated by an external body.
• D) They should always attempt to maximise shareholder value.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or pain to others, ranging from verbal abuse to physical violence.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the role of personal traits and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that can influence behavior and outcomes in specific contexts.

Internal Explanations

Attributions that relate the causes of behavior to personal aspects such as traits, mood, abilities, or feelings.