Marie Has Been Hired to Sell Sound Systems for Arenas

question 117

Short Answer

Marie has been hired to sell sound systems for arenas, stadiums, and other large venues. During her orientation, she was told that if her manager was doing something that seemed unethical to Marie or simply made her uncomfortable, she could take her problem to upper management and expect them to listen to her concerns. What kind of a policy is Marie's new company using in this example?

Understand the mechanisms for instilling ethical behavior in an organization.

Recognize the challenges and barriers to ethical whistleblowing in the workplace.

Analyze the role of ethical role models and management in setting organizational ethical standards.

Differentiate between various types of managerial ethical perspectives and their implications for moral development.

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Definitions:

Insurance

A financial product sold by insurance companies to safeguard against the risk of financial loss.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as materials and labor.

Labor

Human effort, whether physical or mental, contributed to the production of goods and services.

Materials

The physical components used in the production of goods and services.