Robert Is an Employee for a U

question 1

Multiple Choice

Robert is an employee for a U.S. firm, and he manages the firm's operations at its facility in Ecuador. Robert is considering the idea of installing new technology to the facility that would significantly improve productivity and reduce labor costs. Which of the following undermines the argument that Robert should install the new technology?

• A) Ecuador's government leaders encourage firms to install the most modern machinery available.
• B) The high school graduation rate in Ecuador is higher than that in neighboring countries.
• C) Ecuador is currently experiencing a very high rate of unemployment.
• D) The firm's competitors recently installed the same technology.

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Definitions:

Equal Chance

Equal Chance implies situations or contexts in which all individuals have the same likelihood of gaining a benefit or being chosen for a role.

Ethics

Principles that guide behavior in terms of what is morally right or wrong.

Deception

The act of misleading or falsely persuading others of a truth that is not actually the case.

Milgram

A psychologist known for his groundbreaking research on obedience, demonstrating how people are willing to follow orders that may conflict with their personal morals under authority pressure.