In Analyzing a Situation to Determine How to Act Ethically,a

question 43

Multiple Choice

In analyzing a situation to determine how to act ethically,a business manager should:

• A) gather background information by either talking firsthand with the people involved or by talking to those who gained information informally through the company "grapevine."
• B) narrowly focus on a single issue.
• C) determine whether an alternative violates important values.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Emotional Arousal

The condition of feeling stirred up emotionally, which can involve physiological changes like increased heart rate.

Internalization of Standards

This refers to the process through which individuals adopt and integrate the values, norms, and behaviors considered appropriate in their society or culture into their personal value system.

Rules of Behavior

Guidelines or principles designed to govern conduct or actions within a specific context or society, often outlining acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.

Authority

The power or right to direct or control someone or something.