Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Perspective That

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the perspective that most marketing managers have on unethical behavior?

• A) Most do not believe that unethical conduct will lead to success and refrain from taking unethical opportunities.
• B) They believe that unethical behavior is useful in the short run but detrimental in the long run.
• C) They feel that codes of conduct will eliminate any unethical behavior from occurring in their organizations.
• D) They believe that unethical behavior will be harmful in the short run but have little impact in the long run.
• E) Most do not see ethical or unethical behavior as a concern to their organization because the opportunities do not exist.

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Definitions:

Imaginary Audience

The belief, particularly prevalent in adolescence, that one is constantly being watched and judged by others, leading to self-consciousness and a focus on appearance to peers.

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion often seen in adolescence, where the individual believes their thoughts, feelings, and experiences are unique and not understood by others.

Formal Operations

The fourth and final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, marked by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Piaget's Stage

Refers to one of the four stages in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development through which children progress from infancy to adolescence, acquiring new understandings and cognitive skills.