Standards of conduct that are considered good or virtuous are called ________
A) issues
B) conclusions
C) analogies
D) ethical norms
D
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A) can improve decision making by clarifying new data. B) unstructured problems. C) use of models. D) adaptability. E) both A and B
A disadvantage for companies that insist on less risky transactions, such as a letter of credit, is that they may be losing business to competitors who sell on open accounts.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Ethical issues that may arise in projects large and small include:
A) gifts from contractors. B) exaggerated expense reports. C) compromised quality standards to meet bonuses or avoid penalties related to schedules. D) pressure to mask delays with false status reports. E) all of the above.
Jeff Sanders, head of finance for Components, Inc has just interviewed Laura Dern, an employee from the finance department of InChip, Components' chief competitor. Laura has explained that she has been passed over one too many times for a promotion at InChip and is thus in the job market. As Laura is leaving she whispers to Jeff, "Look, I have no contract at InChip that obligates me in anyway. I
can begin immediately. Further, I have been able to obtain copies of our newest computer chip designs. You'll have them before InChip even begins production.". a. Jeff should hire Laura on the spot without any worries about ethical breaches since Laura is not under contract. b. Jeff's hiring of Laura may constitute an ethical breach, but would not constitute illegal conduct. c. Jeff should not hire Laura, and must analyze the issue of whether to disclose Laura's conduct to InChip. d. Jeff should not hire Laura and need not worry about Laura's conduct and its impact on InChip.