Which of the Following Statements Best Explains the Carrot-And-Stick Approach

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the carrot-and-stick approach of the U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines for Organizations?

• A) Nonprofit organizations are exempted from fines.
• B) Unincorporated organizations and associations are exempted from penalties.
• C) Organizations accused of unethical behavior are excused if the management was unaware of such behavior.
• D) Smaller fines are imposed on companies that take proactive steps to encourage ethical behavior.

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Definitions:

Structural

Relating to, or resulting from the arrangement or construction of parts in a particular manner.

Functional

Related to the purpose or use of something; designed to be practical and useful.

Social Change

Transformations over time in societal norms, behaviors, values, and institutions.

Structural Functionalism

A theory in sociology which posits that society functions as an intricate system where its components interact to foster cohesion and maintain equilibrium.