A Manager Concludes That She Should Change the Organization's Culture

question 25

Multiple Choice

A manager concludes that she should change the organization's culture from one of centralized decision making to one that values participation in decision making at all levels. She believes the change will benefit most employees in the organization, although some union employees will resist. This manager's view is consistent with which theory of ethics?

• A) Utilitarianism.
• B) Rights.
• C) Justice.
• D) Egoism.

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