When Rationalizers Proceed with a Questionable Action Because of a Mistaken

question 154

Multiple Choice

When rationalizers proceed with a questionable action because of a mistaken belief that "the organization will stand behind me," they believe that

• A) a questionable behaviour is acceptable, especially in ambiguous situations.
• B) because someone can be found to benefit from the behaviour, it is also in the individual's or the organization's best interests.
• C) a questionable behaviour is really "safe" and will never be found out or made public.
• D) the organization's (on behalf of whom the individual acts questionably) best interests stand above all others.
• E) as long as people have acted in good faith their behaviour is ethical.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Rules

Ambiguous Rules refer to regulations, guidelines, or instructions that are unclear, vague, or open to more than one interpretation, often leading to confusion or varied compliance.

Task Interdependence

Describes the degree to which tasks within a group or organization require coordination and cooperation among members to be completed effectively.

Different Standards

Variations in criteria or benchmarks used for comparison or judgment across different situations or by different groups.

Communication Problems

Communication problems occur when there is a failure in effectively transmitting or receiving messages, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts within an organization.