Research Indicates That the Most Important Determinant of Ethical Behavior

question 100

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that the most important determinant of ethical behavior in an organization is

• A)the establishment of policies prohibiting unethical behavior.
• B)the passage of laws requiring ethical behavior.
• C)manager commitment to ethical behavior.
• D)the establishment of rules requiring greater accountability.

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Definitions:

Social Perception

The process by which people come to understand and categorize the behaviors of others through social cues and information.

Learning

The process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a set of characteristics to a group of people without considering individual differences.

Reinforcement

In psychology and organizational behavior, reinforcement refers to any process that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior.