If a Politician Sits on a Board That Grants Money

question 65

Multiple Choice

.If a politician sits on a board that grants money to companies and that executive owns a company that is applying for a grant from the board, he or she is most likely facing a(n)

• A) ethical dilemma.
• B) utility norm.
• C) illegal situation.
• D) conflict of interest.
• E) justice norm.

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Definitions:

Self-Regulation

The ability to control or adjust one's emotions, behaviors, and desires in accordance with their values or societal norms.

Positivity

The practice or tendency of being optimistic in attitude, focusing on the good and positive aspects of a situation.

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing positive events to one’s own character but attributing negative events to external factors.

Sociometry

A quantitative method for measuring social relationships, often used to identify the social structure within groups by analyzing choices and preferences among members.