John Is a Middle Manager

question 20

Multiple Choice

John is a middle manager. He chooses to stay out of ethical issues because "they are too messy." John is a(n) __________ manager.

• A) moral
• B) amoral
• C) immoral
• D) Theory X

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Definitions:

Formal-Operational Stage

A developmental stage proposed by Piaget, where individuals (around age 11 and older) gain the ability to think abstractly and logically.

Primitive Symbols

Basic or rudimentary forms of representation used to convey meanings or concepts without the use of words.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, this phase (12-18 months) involves the purposeful adaptation of established schemes to new situations.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions in infants (4-8 months old) focused on external objects as a means to learn about their environment.