The Single Most Important Factor in Ethical Decision Making in Organizations

question 11

Multiple Choice

The single most important factor in ethical decision making in organizations is whether managers show a(n) _____ to ethics in their talk and especially their behavior.

• A) interest
• B) signal
• C) commitment
• D) reluctance

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Definitions:

Management Rights

The legal and contractual powers that empower an employer to control and direct their workforce and operations.

Capital Contributions

Investments made by owners or shareholders into a company or partnership, increasing the company's equity.

Defendant-Tippee

A term used in securities law referring to a person who receives non-public, material information from an insider (the tipper) and then trades securities based on that information.

Criminally Liable

Being legally responsible for a crime, subject to criminal prosecution, and potentially, punishment.