The Science Feature of Chapter 2 Reported the Results of a Study

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Science Feature of Chapter 2 reported the results of a study using the Integrity Thermometer to measure dimensions of ethical culture (ie.clarity, congruence, etc.) as they relate to 5 response alternatives (inaction, confrontation, reporting to management, calling the ethics hotline, and external whistle-blowing) . Implications of this study for management is best reflected by which of the following?

• A)Cultures with ethical clarity were more likely to foster an encouragement for inaction and whistle-blowing
• B)Transparency in the ethical culture discouraged whistle-blowing
• C)Cultures with sanctions for wrong doing encouraged inaction and whistle-blowing
• D)Adopting an integrated approach that offers alternative routes for reporting wrong doing contributes significantly to an organization's self-correcting capacity

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Goal

A mutual agreement or shared aim between two or more parties, particularly in a counseling or therapeutic context, to work towards a common objective.

Interrupting

The act of stopping a process or activity temporarily or permanently, often used in communication as a method to clarify or redirect conversation.

Contract Development

The process of creating agreement documentation that outlines the terms, conditions, and obligations between parties.

Time Frame

The duration or period set aside for a specific task, event, or project.