Janet Reasons, "It's Wrong to Lie, BUT It Is Okay

question 15

Multiple Choice

Janet reasons, "It's wrong to lie, BUT it is okay to overstate my expense account on my last trip, because I really need the money and the company hasn't given me a raise in the past year." What is this employee using to fit the situation at hand?

• A) a value-weighted ethical approach
• B) relative ethical standards
• C) a universal code of ethics
• D) a pragmatically justified code of ethics

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Definitions:

Psychological Safety

A belief or sense within a group or organization that one can speak up, offer ideas, and ask questions without fear of punishment or ridicule.

Employee Involvement

The practice of involving staff in the decision-making processes of an organization to improve commitment, productivity, and job satisfaction.

Polarization

The process by which the differences between two opposing sides or viewpoints become more extreme, leading to a greater division within a group or society.

Theoretical Perspectives

Various frameworks or models that scholars use to understand, explain, and analyze phenomena within a particular field of study.