Which of the Following Rationalizations for Unethical Behaviour Reflects the Mistaken

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rationalizations for unethical behaviour reflects the mistaken belief that because someone can be found to benefit from the behaviour, the behaviour is also in the organization's best interests?

• A) It's not really illegal.
• B) It's in everyone's best interests.
• C) No one will ever know about it.
• D) The organization will protect me.
• E) Everybody does it.

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Definitions:

Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that gives a lender the right to repossession if the borrower defaults on the agreement.

Legal Enforceability

The characteristic of a contract or agreement that allows it to be upheld or compelled by law.

Perfection

The state of being free from all flaws or defects, or achieving the highest degree of excellence.

Balloon-Payment Mortgage

A mortgage that has relatively low fixed payments during the life of the mortgage followed by one large final (balloon) payment.