Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Effect

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the effect of the group on ethics in a corporate organization?

• A) Individuals hardly do unethical things when they are part of a group.
• B) Coupled with an overemphasis on profit, the group effect reduces the difficulty of achieving an ethical business corporation.
• C) Individuals in groups may feel a diminished sense of responsibility for actions taken, which invites ethical compromise.
• D) In corporate life, it is difficult to overlook the unethical behavior of a superior when many fellow employees are also overlooking it.
• E) Individuals feel more responsible for what happens in a group than in their individual lives.

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