According to Saul Gellerman, Unethical Behavior in the Workplace Often

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to Saul Gellerman, unethical behavior in the workplace often starts with any of these rationalizations EXCEPT:

• A)a belief that the unethical behavior is within ethical and legal limits.
• B)a belief that because the chosen behavior will work for the best interest of either the individual or the company, the company would expect that it be carried out.
• C)a belief that the behavior is the only course of action available for the situation.
• D)a belief that because the chosen behavior helps the company, the company will go along with it and protect the person.

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Definitions:

Emotional Distress

Negative emotions and psychological strain experienced as a response to various stressors and life events.

Subjective Discomfort

The personal and often unquantifiable feeling of distress or unease that a person may experience.

Statistical Rarity

A term used to describe something that occurs infrequently or is uncommon within a given statistical population.

Behavioral Therapist

A mental health professional specializing in techniques and interventions based on behavioral psychology principles to change maladaptive behaviors.