The My Lai Massacre: a Crime of Obedience? (From Crimes

question 34

Multiple Choice

The My Lai Massacre: A Crime of Obedience? (from Crimes of Obedience: Toward a Social Psychology of Authority and Responsibility) HERBERT
-Kelman and Hamilton call the killings at My Lai:

• A) state terrorism
• B) a protective reaction strike
• C) collateral damage
• D) a sanctioned massacre
• E) a soft target

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Definitions:

Informal Systems

Unofficial ways of operating within an organization that arise from personal interactions, cultures, and norms outside formal structures.

Informational Power

Power derived from possessing knowledge or information that is needed or wanted by others.

Formal Access

Formal access refers to the official or authorized permission to obtain or use information, resources, or locations.

Unethical Behavior

Actions that go against moral principles or professional standards, often causing harm or conflict.