A recent study found that the availability of information relating to severe consequences for an unethical decision reduced the likelihood that one would make that decision. Additionally, it was found that the availability of others who believed that a particular act was morally acceptable increased the perceptions that this act was viewed as socially acceptable. The implication of these results for managers suggest:
A)the prevalence of satisficing in the bounded rationality approach and consequently the persistence of problems in organizations.
B)the constraints associated with problemistic search and the fallacy of profit maximization.
C)the need for managers to be aware of how heuristics are used and take care that these short cuts are not leading to poor decisions.
D)All of these

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The study suggests that managers should be aware of how heuristics (shortcuts) are used and take care that these shortcuts are not leading to poor decisions. It highlights the importance of considering ethical implications and social norms while making decisions in organizations. Options A and B are unrelated to the findings of the study. Option D is incorrect as it includes all the options without proper justification.

A Recent Study Found That the Availability of Information Relating