Which of the following is an example of a force for change originating outside the organization?
A. Productivity issues
B. Conflict management
C. Structural reorganization
D. Absenteeism
E. Social pressures
E. Social pressures
Forces for change that originate outside the organization include demographic characteristics, market changes, technological advancements, and social and political pressures.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ben Small, a sole practitioner, has just decided to form a law partnership with his lifetime friend, Harvey Steptoe. They agree to name the firm Steptoe and Small and to split all profits. Ben is also a director for a publicly-traded telecommunications firm, NewVector, Inc Ben has just learned that Harvey is lead counsel is a lawsuit against NewVector. Ben continues to serve as a board member and
participates in sensitive discussions about the lawsuit. Ben does not disclose that Steptoe is his partner. Ben's feeling is that he and Harvey are as honest as the day is long and neither would compromise their duties to NewVector and client, respectively. a. Ben has a conflict of interest and must either resign as a director or leave the partnership. b. The pledge of both Ben and Harvey is sufficient to cover the ethical issues on conflict. c. It is Harvey's obligation to take action, not Ben's. d. None of the above
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A. behavioral practice B. moral ruling C. code of ethics D. direction of value E. principled regulation
The U.S. Constitution forbids:
a. the federal government from regulating foreign trade b. states from regulating foreign trade c. states from accepting goods from other states d. states from accepting goods from other countries e. the federal government from engaging in trade treaties with other countries