Group norms can cause an "everyone is doing it" mentality. This means:
A) People are more likely to recognize issues as "ethical issues."
B) Many individuals will go along with unethical behavior because of a strong need for peer acceptance.
C) Managers cannot blame individual employees for unethical behavior.
D) Employees are actively disengaged in groups.

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Group norms can create pressure to conform to the group's behavior, even if it goes against an individual's personal values or ethical beliefs. This can lead individuals to engage in unethical behavior in order to gain acceptance or avoid rejection from the group. It is important for managers to recognize the potential for group norms to influence behavior and establish ethical guidelines and expectations within the group.

Group Norms Can Cause an "Everyone Is Doing It" Mentality