Refer to the Scenario Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 43

Multiple Choice

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
An Ethical Dilemma (Scenario)
Max Proffit, director of research and development for NexGen Products Company, has learned that a new material has been developed in his department that will help reduce production costs without any accompanying loss in quality. He has discussed the potential savings with his two assistants, Angel Lee and Moe Gaines, as well as the vice-president of product development, Rush Onward. Angel has stated her opposition to the use of the new material because its durability and fire-resistant properties have not been fully tested nor certified by the company's third-party testing laboratory. Moe argues that the initial tests that their R&D department has run indicated minimal problems with both durability and fire resistance. Rush stated that he has been in several meetings lately where the need to increase earnings-per-share has been repeatedly emphasized by the company president. Rush has told Max that a decision has to be made within the week about the use of the new material in NexGen's products.
-Moe Gaines's support in favour of using the new material, despite the fact that it has not yet been certified, may be an indication that he __________.

• A) is operating at the principled stage of moral development
• B) has a weak locus of control
• C) has weak ego strength
• D) holds a socio-economic view of social responsibility
• E) is taking an accommodative approach to social responsibility

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Definitions:

Making Part

The process or activities involved in the manufacturing or creation of parts or components that are then assembled into final products.

Idle Capacity

The unused portion of a company's production or operational capacity, which indicates that not all resources are being fully utilized.

Financial Advantage

A benefit that gives an individual or business a better financial position compared to others.

Special Discounted Price

This is a temporary reduction in the selling price of goods or services, often used to attract customers or promote sales.