Which of the Following Is a Valid Reason for Ethical

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid reason for ethical behavior to be a necessary condition for high performance?

• A) It fosters competitiveness.
• B) It empowers first-line managers and supervisors.
• C) It helps an organization maintain the status quo.
• D) It contributes to good long-term relationships with employees,customers,and the public.
• E) It encourages people to be highly innovative.

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Definitions:

Not-for-Profit Organizations

Entities that operate for purposes other than making a profit, often focusing on social, educational, or humanitarian objectives.

Ultimate Consumers

The end users of a product or service, typically individuals who purchase for personal use rather than for resale or manufacturing.

Organizational Buyers

Entities such as businesses, governments, and institutions that purchase goods and services for organizational use, not for personal consumption.

Industrial Market

The market for goods and services that are purchased for use in the production of other products or for resale within industries and businesses.