Which of the Following Is an Example of Externally Caused

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of externally caused behavior?

• A) An employee is late to work because he was partying late and overslept.
• B) An employee is late because of a flat tire.
• C) An employee was fired because he violated a company policy.
• D) An employee was promoted because he was hard working.
• E) An employee died from lung cancer after excessive tobacco use.

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Definitions:

Normative Approaches

Refers to theories that recommend what ought to be done based on a set of moral principles or criteria.

Organizational Decision Makers

Individuals or groups within an organization who have the authority to make choices that affect the company's direction and policies.

Moral Philosophies

The study of fundamental principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Corporate Culture

The shared values, behaviors, and beliefs that determine how a company's employees and management interact and handle business transactions.