All of the Following Statements About Ethical Decision Are True

question 163

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about ethical decision are true except:

• A) Five key foundations of ethical decision making are: ethical intensity,decision-making principles and rules,affected individuals,benefits and costs,and determination of rights.
• B) Most decision making and behaviors in organizations have an underlying foundation of ethical concepts,principles,and rules.
• C) Employees may experience ethical dilemmas when ethical issues involve factors that blur the distinction between "right" and "wrong."
• D) Ethics is defined in terms of the legality or illegality of the decisions and behaviors of individuals and the organizations of which they are a part.

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon wherein individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Physical Proximity

The closeness or distance between two or more entities, influencing interactions and relationships.

Power Corrupts

The tendency for individuals in positions of authority to engage in unethical or morally questionable actions due to their increased power or control.

Authority Structure

The organization of authority and power within a group, institution, or society, which outlines the hierarchy and roles of its members.