​VW Discovered That Its Engineers Had Developed a Software Program

question 40

Multiple Choice

​VW discovered that its engineers had developed a software program that allowed some of its car models to run without emissions controls except when the cars were undergoing emissions testing.The company goal was to reduce emissions and maintain fuel efficiency.The falsification of emissions data is a federal crime.Which of the following ethical resolution models would have helped VW employees analyze their conduct better as they were developing this software?

• A)​Wall Street Journal model
• B)​ethical relativism
• C)Blanchard/Peale model
• D)"front page of the newspaper test"​

---

Definitions:

Subsystem

A component of a larger system that performs a specific role or function within the overall operation, contributing to the system's efficiency and effectiveness.

Work Unit

A functional division or team within an organization that focuses on specific tasks or objectives, often denoted by departmental or project-based assignments.

Chain of Command

The chain of command is an organizational structure in which authority and responsibility are clearly outlined from the top management to the lowest ranks.

Competitive Advantage

A unique attribute or set of attributes that allows an organization to outperform its competitors.