Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ethical

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ethical lapse?

• A) Telling your supervisor that another employee is stealing office supplies
• B) Putting unsigned suggestions in the company suggestion box
• C) Providing incorrect data in a report, even though you did not know it was incorrect at the time
• D) Sharing confidential information with a new employer about your previous (competing) employer's major clients

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Definitions:

Principle of Falsifiability

A criterion for scientific theories proposed by Karl Popper, stating that for a theory to be considered scientific, it must be able to be proven false.

Replication

The process of repeating a study or experiment to verify its findings.

Theory

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment.

Organized System

A structured set of components or entities that are interconnected and work together to achieve a particular goal or function.