A Company Executive Exerting Pressure on a Scientist and Her

question 254

True/False

A company executive exerting pressure on a scientist and her university to delay disclosure of study results harmful to the company and its products would be unethical.

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Definitions:

Decentralized

Pertaining to the distribution of functions, power, or people away from a central location or authority.

Single Workplace

Refers to a specific location where work is done or where an employer conducts its business operations.

Negotiations

The process of discussing and coming to mutual agreements between parties with different interests, often involving compromise to settle disputes or formalize arrangements.

Side Discussions

Informal or unofficial conversations that occur alongside formal negotiations or meetings, often used to resolve issues in a less formal setting.