Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Effects of National

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding effects of national culture on organizational culture and ethical behavior within an organization?

• A) As compared to managers in the United States, managers in developing economies are less likely to see ethical decisions as embedded in a social environment.
• B) Organizations can safely ignore local culture while establishing its operation in another country.
• C) Generally, U.S. managers see bribery, nepotism, and favoring personal contacts as highly unethical.
• D) Organizational cultures rarely reflect national culture.
• E) Most U.S. managers do not view profit maximization as a moral obligation.

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Departmental Unit

A division within an organization with specific responsibilities, often based on function, product line, or geographical area.

Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the operation of a business that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services, such as rent and utilities.

Batch Set-ups

The process of preparing and adjusting equipment and processes for a specific batch of production.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often used to describe systems, processes, or situations that are difficult to understand or manage.