When an Official Is Given the Responsibility of Overseeing All

question 26

Multiple Choice

When an official is given the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of ethics and legal compliance. S/he is referred to as:

• A) a whistle-blower.
• B) a chief ethics officer.
• C) vice-president of human resource management.
• D) a yes-man.
• E) a political play.

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Definitions:

Rational Appeals

Persuasion methods that use logical arguments and factual evidence to convince people of a particular point of view.

Ingratiation

A psychological technique involving efforts to make oneself more likable to others through flattery or the creation of goodwill.

Expert Power

Influence and authority derived from possessing extensive knowledge or expertise in a particular area.

Referent Power

Influence based on being admired or respected, allowing individuals to persuade others because of their personality, integrity, or other attractive traits.