Susan is interviewing for a position in purchasing with a major international retailer. Susan would like to go into consulting and sees this job, if she gets it, as experience for joining a consulting firm in 2-3 years. The interviewer asks Susan,
"Where do you see yourself in five years?" Susan replies, "Working here…and I probably would have moved up to head one area of purchasing." Evaluate Susan's response, considering ethical categories and applying the readings from Unit 2.
Susan is giving a false impression and/or bluffing to get the job. She is taking advantage of the company.
UNIT THREE – BUSINESS, STAKEHOLDERS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY
True/False Questions
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