A Good First Step in Deciding the Ethical Appropriateness of Accepting

question 67

Multiple Choice

A good first step in deciding the ethical appropriateness of accepting a gift from a vendor or employee is to think about

• A) how much it costs.
• B) the spirit in which it was given.
• C) how a manager or co-worker would perceive the gift and the person who gave it.
• D) how likely it would be that others would learn about it.

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Definitions:

Informational Cues

Refers to signals or hints within a communication process that provide insight or context to the receiver.

Attributions

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

360-Degree Feedback

A comprehensive performance appraisal system where employees receive confidential, anonymous feedback from the people who work around them, including peers, supervisors, subordinates, and sometimes customers.

Appraisal System

A formal process used by organizations to evaluate employee performance, typically involving assessment tools and feedback mechanisms.