Using Power and Political Behavior in an Organization to Serve

question 54

True/False

Using power and political behavior in an organization to serve only one's self-interest is unethical, if you reject an egoistic view of ethics and accept a utilitarian view.

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Definitions:

Erikson

A psychoanalyst known for his theory on human psychosocial development across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Generativity

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults have a desire to guide the next generation, often through parenting or mentorship.

Reciprocal Determinism

A theory which posits that a person's behavior is influenced by both their own characteristics and the environment, in a mutually influencing relationship.

Operant Conditioning

A form of behavioral conditioning that adjusts the level of a behavior through the addition of positive stimuli or negative consequences.