Consumers View the Illegal Downloading of Copyrighted Materials as More

question 132

True/False

Consumers view the illegal downloading of copyrighted materials as more unethical if the person's motivation is primarily utilitarian, then if it is for a hedonistic reason.

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Theories in psychology and management that explain the specific things that motivate individuals at work, focusing on the content of those motivators.

Human Needs

Fundamental physiological and psychological requirements that motivate individuals and influence their behavior.

Reinforcement Theories

Psychological theories suggesting that behavior can be shaped by controlling the consequences that follow those behaviors, often applied in organizational settings to motivate employees.

Reward Problem

Issues related to the allocation, perception, or effectiveness of rewards and incentives within an organization.