A Comparison of the Public's Perception of Business Executive's Ethics

question 48

Multiple Choice

A comparison of the public's perception of business executive's ethics with those of other professionals reveals which one of the following?

• A) Business executives rank about in the middle of the pack of those considered.
• B) Business executives ranked higher than groups such as pharmacists, clergy, and dentists.
• C) Business executives ranked lower than senators, members of Congress, and state office holders.
• D) Business executives ethics have increased as a result of TV shows such as 60 Minutes and 20/20.

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Definitions:

Basic Psychological Needs

Essential motivational drives related to autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which humans need to foster well-being and growth.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests people are driven to grow and change by three innate and universal psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Competence

Competence refers to the ability of an individual or organization to effectively perform a task or job, based on their knowledge, skills, and experience.

Need Theories

Motivation theories that specify the kinds of needs people have and the conditions under which they will be motivated to satisfy these needs in a way that contributes to performance.