Ian Is the President of a Medium-Sized Manufacturing Company

question 274

Multiple Choice

Ian is the president of a medium-sized manufacturing company. He wants to ensure that his company behaves in a socially responsible way. Which of the following is the greatest challenge facing Ian?

• A) Determining how to respond to the interests of one part of society which conflicts with the needs of another part of society
• B) Determining the contents of the code of ethics and what takes priority
• C) Determining when to conduct a social audit
• D) Knowing what social responsibility is
• E) Determining when to conduct ethical training for employees

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Definitions:

Cooperative Option

An alternative in decision-making that emphasizes collaboration and mutual benefit, rather than competition or conflict.

Social Dilemma

A situation in which individual rationality leads to collective irrationality, often resulting in negative outcomes for all participants.

Dual-Concern Model

A conflict resolution framework that assesses individuals' concern for their own outcomes and the outcomes of others.

Communicating Displeasure

The act of expressing dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or disappointment, typically in response to a specific situation or behavior.