Ethical Lapses Caused by a Chance to "Get Ahead" by Taking

question 78

Multiple Choice

Ethical lapses caused by a chance to "get ahead" by taking some unethical action come about because of:

• A)a "bad apple."
• B)a "bad barrel."
• C)opportunity pressures.
• D)competitive pressures.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

Sigmund Freud’s method for delving into the unconscious mind to better understand a person’s motives and needs.

Motives

Internal states that direct behavior towards specific goals or objectives.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change within a study, model, or experiment.

Expectancy Theory

A psychological theory proposing that people are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectation of the outcome and its attractiveness.