Which of the Following Is NOT a Way in Which

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the organizational context contributes to the use of unethical practices?

• A) A manager becomes aware of an unethical practice,but allows it to continue.
• B) Unethical activity is encouraged as long as it is in the best interests of the firm.
• C) Rewards are provided to those who succeed at the cost of others.
• D) An employee is promoted for finding a way around a legal regulation designed to protect the environment.
• E) A manager decides to hire a relative to a position for which the relative is qualified.

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Definitions:

Innovation

The act of introducing something new, such as an idea, method, or device, intended to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, or pleasure.

Relative Advantage

The degree to which an innovation is perceived as better than the idea it supersedes.

Diffusion

The process through which an innovation is communicated over time among the participants in a social system.

Innovation

The act of inventing, evolving, and applying novel concepts, goods, or techniques to enhance or substitute the current ones.