Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Effects of National

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding effects of national culture on organizational culture and ethical behavior within an organization?

• A) As compared to managers in the United States, managers in developing economies are less likely to see ethical decisions as embedded in a social environment.
• B) Organizations can safely ignore local culture while establishing its operation in another country.
• C) Generally, U.S. managers see bribery, nepotism, and favoring personal contacts as highly unethical.
• D) Organizational cultures rarely reflect national culture.
• E) Most U.S. managers do not view profit maximization as a moral obligation.

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Continents

Large landmasses on Earth's surface, conventionally counted as seven: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

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Landscape

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