Which of the Following Is the Purpose of a Written

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the purpose of a written code of ethics?​

• A)To merely satisfy the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• B)To eliminate the need for top management to monitor ethical behavior, thus giving these managers more time to deal with other issues
• C)To provide guidance to help employees make sound ethical decisions across a range of situations
• D)To explain the rules laid out by regulatory bodies that monitor business firms

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Definitions:

Do Your Best Goal

A type of goal setting where individuals are encouraged to give their best effort without specific, measurable objectives.

Process Theories

Theories in psychology and management that focus on how people perceive and respond to different inputs and how this influences motivation and behavior.

Performance-Avoid Goal Orientation

A preference to avoid negative judgments about the outcome of one’s performance.

Performance-Prove Goal Orientation

A preference to obtain favourable judgments about the outcome of one’s performance.