Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ethical

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

• A)deciding whether or not to inform employees that layoffs are coming as they work on finishing a big project
• B)deciding whether or not to tell an employee that he needs to improve his performance
• C)deciding whether or not to use the copy machine for personal papers
• D)deciding whether or not to declare the costs of your vacation travel as a deductible business expense
• E)deciding whether to use your corporate credit card to buy fuel for a personal trip

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Definitions:

Dependency

A state where an individual relies on someone or something else for support, sustenance, or supply.

Imprinting

A form of learning occurring at a critical period in the early life of certain animals, resulting in a strong attachment to specific objects or individuals.

Temperament Categories

Classification systems that describe inherent personality traits and tendencies that are evident from infancy.

Difficult Temperament

A behavioral profile characterized by high reactivity and poor self-regulation, often evident from infancy.