A Company Has a Process That Results in 24,000 Pounds

question 22

Multiple Choice

A company has a process that results in 24,000 pounds of Product A that can be sold for $8 per pound. An alternative would be to process Product A further at a cost of $160,000 and then sell it for $14 per pound. Should management sell Product A now or should Product A be processed further and then sold? What is the effect of the action?

• A) Process further, the company will be better off by $16,000.
• B) Sell now, the company will be better off by $16,000.
• C) Process further, the company will be better off by $144,000.
• D) Sell now, the company will be better off by $160,000.

Identify the key elements of ethical frameworks developed by scholars in the field of PR.

Assess the importance of adhering to a code of ethics within the PR profession.

Explain the societal impact of PR practices and the importance of ethics in shaping public trust.

Understand the process of ethical decision-making as it applies to PR scenarios.

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