The Interdisciplinary Field Dedicated to Understanding and Managing People at Work

question 76

Multiple Choice

The interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding and managing people at work is called:

• A) Management theory
• B) Management dynamics
• C) Organizational behavior
• D) Organizational dynamics
• E) Organizational theory

Distinguish between normative and descriptive approaches to ethics in organizations.

Comprehend the concepts of ethical awareness, moral intensity, and ethical issue intensity in the context of ethical decision making.

Appreciate the significance of individual and organizational factors, including opportunity, in the ethical decision-making process.

Understand the justification mechanisms used by individuals to rationalize unethical decisions and their psychological impact.

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Definitions:

Not Guilty

A legal verdict by which an individual is declared free of the charge of a crime, implying insufficient evidence to prove wrongdoing.

Psychotic Episode

A period of time where an individual experiences a break from reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.

Prevention

The act of stopping something from happening or arising, particularly in the context of health and disease.

Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is a form of anxiety that manifests as a fear of social situations, causing significant distress and impairing an individual's ability to function in various aspects of life.