Every day before he leaves work,Doug takes a headset,stapler,or other company item and puts it in his lunch box to bring home. Doug sees nothing wrong with his behaviour since he feels inadequately paid. What level of moral development is Doug operating at?
A)conventional
B)legally mandated
C)preconventional
D)postconventional

Question

Every day before he leaves work,Doug takes a headset,stapler,or other company item and puts it in his lunch box to bring home. Doug sees nothing wrong with his behaviour since he feels inadequately paid. What level of moral development is Doug operating at?
A)conventional  
B)legally mandated  
C)preconventional  
D)postconventional

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Doug is operating at a preconventional level of moral development because he is focused on avoiding punishment and obtaining personal rewards, rather than following ethical principles or considering the long-term consequences of his actions. He justifies his behavior by feeling inadequately paid, indicating that his moral reasoning is based on self-interest rather than respect for others or duty to the organization.

Every Day Before He Leaves Work,Doug Takes a Headset,stapler,or Other