Which of the following statements about group and organizational norms is false?
A) Job related pressures within particular work groups,departments,or divisions may be such that marginally ethical behavior is not only tolerated,but even condoned.
B) The more loyalty and commitment people feel toward an organization,the less that loyalty may be abused.
C) Organizations may exert direct pressures on an individual to breach ethics or even break the law in the service of achieving some corporate or organizational goal.
D) The pressures of escalating commitment may predispose parties to commit more unethical actions.
E) All of the above statements about group and organizational norms are True.

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This statement is false because research has shown that high levels of loyalty and commitment can actually lead to employees overlooking or condoning unethical behavior within the organization. High levels of organizational identification can create a sense of "us vs them" mentality that can cause employees to prioritize the interests of the organization over ethical considerations.

Which of the Following Statements About Group and Organizational Norms