Which of the Following Is an Example of Ethical Business

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of ethical business activity?

• A) The employee uses the company postage meter to put postage on personal letters.
• B) The employee regularly tells jokes that make fun of blonde women.
• C) The employee went to a movie one afternoon, telling others in the office that she had an appointment at a customer location.
• D) The employee reports to his supervisor that he has witnessed a coworker taking home expensive company supplies such as printer cartridges.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to perform if they believe that their efforts will lead to desired performance and reward.

Victor Vroom

A psychologist recognized for formulating the expectancy theory of motivation, which suggests that individual motivation to perform is influenced by expectations of reward and achievable outcomes.

Hygiene Factors

Elements related to job dissatisfaction according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, including company policy, supervision, salary, interpersonal relations, and working conditions.

Dissatisfiers

Factors or elements in a situation or product that can cause dissatisfaction if missing or poorly executed, though their presence does not necessarily increase satisfaction.