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What is the basis of ordinary morality?
What is the basis of ordinary morality?
- Respect for truth and honesty (correct)
- Respect for authority
- Respect for personal gain
- Respect for social norms
According to Henry Taylor, when does falsehood cease to be falsehood?
According to Henry Taylor, when does falsehood cease to be falsehood?
- When it is spoken in a formal setting
- When it is understood on all sides that the truth is not expected to be spoken (correct)
- When it is spoken by a person of authority
- When it is spoken in a foreign language
Why do corporate executives often bluff in business?
Why do corporate executives often bluff in business?
- To deceive their competitors
- In the interests of the company or themselves (correct)
- To protect their personal interests
- To impress their clients
What is the consequence of a business person always telling the truth in the business game?
What is the consequence of a business person always telling the truth in the business game?
What is the characteristic of business, according to the passage?
What is the characteristic of business, according to the passage?
Why did the job candidate choose not to check the magazines he actually read?
Why did the job candidate choose not to check the magazines he actually read?
What is the main characteristic of the person who usually wins in poker?
What is the main characteristic of the person who usually wins in poker?
Why is bluffing in poker considered acceptable?
Why is bluffing in poker considered acceptable?
What does the author argue is the real reason behind claims that 'it pays to be ethical' in business?
What does the author argue is the real reason behind claims that 'it pays to be ethical' in business?
What is the main difference between the rules of poker and ordinary morality?
What is the main difference between the rules of poker and ordinary morality?
What is the author's view of the concept of business ethics?
What is the author's view of the concept of business ethics?
What is the consequence of getting caught cheating in poker?
What is the consequence of getting caught cheating in poker?
