When You Say to Yourself,"I Know I Lied to Make

question 112

Multiple Choice

When you say to yourself,"I know I lied to make the deal,but it'll bring in a lot of business and pay a lot of bills," which of the four common rationalizations for misconduct are you using?

• A)"The company will condone my actions and protect me."
• B)"No one will find out what I've done."
• C)"My action is in everyone's best interest."
• D)"My behavior isn't really illegal or immoral."

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