Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) An implicit code of ethics is learned as employees become socialized into the organization and the corporate culture of the retailer
• B) Ethics are a set of rules for moral human behavior
• C) All retailers must have a written explicit code of ethics
• D) When buying merchandise, the retailer can face at least four ethical dilemmas; these relate to product quality, sourcing, slotting fees, and bribery
• E) Ethical standards can influence the retailer-employee relationship in three ways: misuse of company assets, job-switching, and employee theft

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The adjustment of sensory receptors to the level of stimulation they are exposed to, leading to decreased sensitivity with constant exposure.

Depth Perception

The visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions, enabling the estimation of the distance of an object.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity required to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.

Energy

The capacity to do work or produce change in physical or chemical systems, existing in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and electrical.