Assume That a Supervisor Tells an Employee to Falsify Information

question 408

Multiple Choice

Assume that a supervisor tells an employee to falsify information for tax purposes. The employee would prefer not to do anything dishonest but is hesitant to disobey. Milgram's studies suggest the employee will be most likely to disobey if the

• A)supervisor is only the employee's immediate superior.
• B)employee knows that another employee has refused.
• C)supervisor is not a person of particularly high status.
• D)supervisor gives the order in person.

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Definitions:

Physical Count

The process of manually counting the actual inventory on hand to verify quantities and condition.

Periodic Inventory System

A method of inventory valuation where updates to the count are made on a periodic basis, typically at the end of an accounting period.

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting method that records inventory transactions in real-time, allowing for continuous tracking of inventory levels.

Purchases

Refers to the buying of goods and services by a business for use or sale.