What Is the Effect of a Fear-Arousing Communication

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of a fear-arousing communication?

• A) Fear renders a communication ineffective.
• B) Generally, the more frightened people are, the more they respond.
• C) Evoking a low level of fear is effective, but producing a high level of fear is not.
• D) Fear appeals are effective with women but boomerang with men.

Understand the concept and implications of cultural relativism in ethical judgments.

Recognize the impact of high and low power distance on organizational cultures and employee beliefs.

Describe the principles of character theories of ethics and their relevance to individual behavior.

Understand the role and importance of ethical theories in moral reasoning and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Prior Unenforceable Obligations

Refers to commitments or agreements that were not legally binding or couldn't be enforced due to certain conditions or deficiencies in their formation.

Consideration

Something of value (such as goods, services, money, or a promise) exchanged between parties in a contract.

Preexisting Contract

An agreement that was already in place before certain actions were taken or before a dispute arose.

Modification

The act of making changes or alterations to something, such as a document or agreement, often to improve it or make it more suitable.