Discrimination can be costly to companies. As described in the readings, Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant was sued for mistreatment of minority customers.
Teleology is an ethical philosophy in which an act is consid…
Teleology is an ethical philosophy in which an act is considered morally acceptable if it produces the desired results.
Stress on the job is usually a major factor in an employee’s…
Stress on the job is usually a major factor in an employee’s decision to behave unethically.
Virtue ethics argues that morality has little to do with the…
Virtue ethics argues that morality has little to do with the character of the person making the decision.
Since employees have diverse backgrounds and values, managem…
Since employees have diverse backgrounds and values, management can provide training to increase the likelihood that unethical decisions will be made by employees.
Under the relativist perspective what is considered ethical…
Under the relativist perspective what is considered ethical behavior is independent of the particular circumstance.
Those who have influence in a work group, including peers, m…
Those who have influence in a work group, including peers, managers, and subordinates, are referred to as significant others.
The framework for understanding ethical decision making in a…
The framework for understanding ethical decision making in a business organization discussed in the readings, suggests that ethical decision making by individuals in an organization is different from ethical decision making made at home in their family or personal life.
Deontology ascribes certain absolute rights to individuals,…
Deontology ascribes certain absolute rights to individuals, including the freedom of speech and conscience.
What is the time interval between invasion by an infectious…
What is the time interval between invasion by an infectious agent and the first appearance of signs and symptoms of the disease called?