The Effect That Coworkers Have on the Ethical Decision-Making Process

question 64

Multiple Choice

The effect that coworkers have on the ethical decision-making process depends on a person's exposure to ethical and unethical behavior. Which of the following statements about ethical decision making is true?

• A) The more a person is exposed to ethical activity in the organization, the more likely he or she will behave unethically.
• B) The more a person is exposed to unethical activity in the organization, the more likely he or she will behave unethically.
• C) The more a person is exposed to unethical activity in the organization, the less likely he or she will pay attention to that activity.
• D) The more a person is exposed to ethical activity in the organization, the less likely he or she will pay attention to that activity.
• E) Exposure to ethical and unethical activity has no effect on a person's decision-making process.

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Definitions:

Constructive Feedback

Feedback given in a way that supports growth and improvement, focusing on specific actions rather than personal attributes.

Communication Openness

The willingness and capacity to share ideas, thoughts, and feelings openly in conversations, fostering an environment of transparency and trust.

Organizational Effectiveness

Measures how well an organization achieves its stated goals and objectives efficiently, maintaining high performance over time.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation process through which an employee's job performance is assessed, typically by their supervisor, against certain criteria.