Two Former Sales Representatives of Amgen, a Biotech Company, Alleged

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Multiple Choice

Two former sales representatives of Amgen, a biotech company, alleged the company strongly encouraged its salesforce to search confidential medical records in dermatologist's offices to find names of patients that would benefit Amgen's drug Enbrel, a psoriasis treatment. After reporting this practice to the president, one rep was fired and the other resigned after receiving a poor performance review. Both sued Amgen, claiming they did not go along with the scheme because they objected to it as being unethical. The two sales representatives are

• A) scabs.
• B) cronies.
• C) whistle-blowers.
• D) contrarians.
• E) ombudsmen.

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Definitions:

Computer-mediated Groups

Computer-mediated groups are teams or groups that interact through digital means, such as emails, chat rooms, or social media platforms, rather than face-to-face.

Enterprise Social Media

refers to the use of social networking platforms and tools by businesses to engage employees, improve communication, and facilitate collaboration.

Enterprise Social Media Platforms

Online platforms designed specifically for use within companies or organizations to facilitate collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing among employees.

Computer-mediated Groups

Groups that interact and communicate primarily through computer systems and digital platforms rather than face-to-face.