Ethics and Ethical Standards Lesson 1 Quiz
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What is the main reason the company has chosen to decentralize its form of organization?

  • To increase market penetration
  • To enhance employee satisfaction
  • To achieve profit goals (correct)
  • To improve quality control
  • How are managers of decentralized centers measured in the company?

  • Number of employees supervised
  • Employee satisfaction ratings
  • Profit contribution, market penetration, and return on investment (correct)
  • Customer complaints received
  • What are the consequences of a manager failing to meet the objectives set by corporate management?

  • Demotion or dismissal (correct)
  • Salary increase
  • Promotion to a higher position
  • Training opportunities provided
  • What did an anonymous survey among managers reveal about the pressure they faced to compromise their ethical standards?

    <p>They felt pressured to compromise their personal ethical standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unethical practice was mentioned as a result of pressure to achieve corporate goals?

    <p>Reducing quality control standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the CEO disturbed by the survey findings?

    <p>He believed the company cannot condone such behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the CEO feel the company should take regarding the ethical problems?

    <p>Address them and take corrective action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did compromising ethical standards have on quality control in certain plant locations?

    <p>'Unsafe' products were accepted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were sales personnel encouraged to obtain orders according to the text?

    <p>'Gifts and other incentives' were offered to purchasing agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of managers in decentralized centers as per the text?

    <p>Maximizing profit contribution and market penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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