Collins, a Senior Manager at an Organization, Is Approached by a Competitor

question 97

Multiple Choice

Collins, a senior manager at an organization, is approached by a competitor with an offer of a large sum of money in exchange for sensitive information. He refuses to leak the information because he believes that it would be wrong to betray his company. According to Kohlberg's model of cognitive moral development, Collins resides in the _____ stage.

• A) conventional
• B) principled
• C) preconventional
• D) universal
• E) postconventional

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Definitions:

Social Inequality

Refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among individuals or groups within a society, based on various factors such as economic status, race, gender, and education.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of power struggles and inequality in shaping societies, focusing on conflicts between different social classes or groups.

Functional Theory

A sociological perspective that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability of the whole society.

Credentialism

The overemphasis on certificates, degrees, or other formal qualifications as the determinant of a person's employability or social status.