Question 1

Many firms have formulated and promulgated clearly defined principles of conduct that help to define right and wrong behavior. These principles

Accepted Answer

A)  are typically optional for employees and may be followed at their discretion 
B)  are designed to help align the values of the employee with those of the organization 
C)  help to eliminate all wrongdoing within the firm 
D)  ensure that the firm can never be prosecuted or sued because of the conduct of its employees

Question 2

Which of the following statements about duress in organizational situations is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who hold positions of power and authority in companies often abuse it without awareness. 
B)  There is often a power differential between the two parties. 
C)  People who find themselves under duress rarely take the "escape routes" offered to them. 
D)  The threats made are unlikely to be enforced.

Exam 1: Introduction: Why Study Business Ethics

Many firms have formulated and promulgated clearly defined principles of conduct that help to define right and wrong behavior. These principles

Which of the following statements about duress in organizational situations is true?