Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding the Effect

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the effect of ethical standards on a company's strategy?

• A) An unethical strategy reflects badly on the character of the company personnel involved.
• B) A strategy that is unethical in whole or in part is morally wrong.
• C) Pursuing an unethical strategy damages a company's reputation and can have costly consequences.
• D) An ethical strategy is good business and is in the best interest of shareholders.
• E) An ethical strategy results in higher employee turnover.

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Definitions:

Open Systems Model

An organizational theory perspective that views organizations as complex systems interacting with their environment to exchange resources and adapt.

External Factors

Refer to the elements outside of an organization that can affect its performance, including economic, social, political, and technological influences.

Top Managers

Individuals at the highest level of an organization's management who are responsible for setting strategic goals and ensuring the organization's long-term success.

Strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.