In the Context of Ethical Choices, Research Results from the Ethics

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the context of ethical choices, research results from the Ethics Resource Center (ERC) illustrate that:

• A) organizational culture has very little impact on individual employees' decisions.
• B) misconduct by employees rose when they felt that the Great Recession negatively impacted the ethical culture of their company.
• C) more engaged and dedicated employees of a company are much less likely to report individuals who behave badly.
• D) when employees perceived more management commitment, they became less engaged with the tasks assigned to them.

Identify the evolutionary basis for helping behavior and altruism.

Describe the nature-nurture controversy in relation to prosocial behavior.

Recognize the effects of biological and social factors on the predisposition toward prosocial behavior.

Explain the impact of societal norms and personal costs on helping behavior.

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Definitions:

Financing Activities

Transactions related to acquiring or repaying capital, such as issuing stocks, bonds, or taking out loans.

Cash Outflow

Money going out of a business in the form of payments, including expenses, investments, and other financial obligations.

Common Stock

Shares representing ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends or stock price appreciation.

Investing Activity

Financial transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and investments.