If a Manager Pressures a Subordinate to Engage in Activities

question 88

Multiple Choice

If a manager pressures a subordinate to engage in activities that he or she may otherwise view as unethical,such as accounting fraud or stealing a competitor's secrets,there exists an ethical issue related to

• A)plagiarism.
• B)business relationships.
• C)communications.
• D)fairness and honesty.
• E)conflicts of interest.

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Definitions:

Mistrust

The feeling or belief that someone is not reliable, trustworthy, or credible.

Psychosocial Stages

Erikson’s eight developmental stages for the entire life span; each is defined by a conflict that must be resolved satisfactorily for healthy personality development to occur.

Lifespan

The maximum duration of life that an organism can theoretically achieve under optimal conditions.

Role Confusion

A situation in which an individual is uncertain about the expectations of their societal or personal role, often in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.