The Consequences of Pursuing a Strategy That Has Unethical or Shady

question 26

Multiple Choice

The consequences of pursuing a strategy that has unethical or shady components include

• A) lower stock prices.
• B) customer defections and loss of reputation.
• C) incurring potentially large legal and investigative costs,government fines,and civil penalties.
• D) the costs of providing remedial education and ethics training to company personnel.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on cues outside the message content itself, such as the speaker's credibility or the emotional appeal of the argument.

Enduring Influence

A lasting impact or effect that remains significant over time.

Counterinfluence

The process of undermining or weakening someone else's influence, often used in negotiation or persuasion contexts.

Issue-Relevant Thinking

Involves cognitive processes that are directly related to comprehending, assessing, and addressing particular issues or problems.