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What is the definition of plagiarism according to the text?

Copying someone else’s work and acknowledging the source
Presenting your own work without mentioning the source
Taking someone else’s work and presenting it as your own without mentioning the source (correct)
Using published works without copying directly

In what context does an ethical issue arise in business according to the text?

When managers recognize long-term consequences
When employees copy reports without acknowledgment (correct)
When a manager gives credit to a subordinate
When employees present their own ideas

What type of plagiarism occurs when a manager tries to take credit for a subordinate’s ideas?

Ethical plagiarism
Self-plagiarism
Managerial plagiarism
Another type of plagiarism (correct)

Why is it difficult to recognize specific ethical issues in practice according to the text?

Only a few issues receive scrutiny while most receive no attention (B) Signup and view all the answers

What influences a decision maker's recognition of an ethical issue according to the text?

Immediate rather than long-term consequences of the issue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect substantially affects the choices regarding ethical issues according to the text?

The perceived importance of an ethical issue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between open discussion of ethical issues and trust in an organization?

Open discussion does not eliminate ethical problems but builds trust and promotes learning. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign that an ethical issue exists in an organization?

Inability to openly discuss actions with co-workers or superiors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence ethical decisions in an organization, according to the text?

Personal values outside the workplace (B) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to creating confusion and conflict in an organization regarding ethical conduct?

Co-workers engaged in personal activities during work hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult for employees to determine acceptable conduct within a company?

Lack of established ethics policies and standards within the firm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do employees often experience a tension between at work and at home?

Their loyalty to the organization and their personal values (C) Signup and view all the answers