War Metaphors Are Common in Business

question 12

Multiple Choice

War metaphors are common in business. This kind of mindset can be dangerous for business leaders because

• A)it may lead executives to become violent.
• B)it may foster the idea that honesty is unnecessary in business.
• C)it results in organizations that are not profitable.
• D)it leads executives to commit illegal actions.
• E)business is more like a game than a war.

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Definitions:

Dualistic

Relating to the concept or belief in two fundamentally opposing principles, such as good and evil.

Autonomous

Refers to the ability to act independently, making decisions and performing actions without external control or influence.

Reflective

Characterized by deep thought or the careful consideration of past experiences and actions.

Relativistic

Pertains to the concept that viewpoints, knowledge, and ethics are relative to the individual's culture or society and not absolute or universal.