Question 1

The Zimbardo experiment provides insight into ___________ just as the Milgram experiment provides insight into ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Zimbardo experiment provides insight into ___________...

Question 2

The ___________ experiment demonstrated the power of legitimate authority. Teachers were unwilling to question the experimenter's authority for fear of personal embarrassment or upsetting the status quo.

Accepted Answer

The Milgram experiment is a classic study of obedience to authority. Participants were told to administer electric shocks to a "learner" for incorrect responses in a word-pairing task. The "learner" was actually a confederate and not receiving any shocks, but the participants did not know this. The experimenter, in a lab coat and authoritative demeanor, would instruct the participant to continue administering shocks despite protests from the "learner." The study demonstrated the power of legitimate authority in influencing behavior.

Question 3

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Rewards play a crucial role in setting the tone for what is valued in an organization, and they reinforce behavior in the long term. This means that employees are more likely to prioritize behaviors that are rewarded, and rewards can create a culture of ethical practice over time. B is also partially correct, as employees do need to be incentivized to engage in ethical behavior, but it is not limited to specific behaviors. C is incorrect, as punishment can be an effective tool for deterring unethical behavior. D is incorrect, as rewards can also be effective in controlling long-term ethical behavior.

Question 4

The Tailhook scandal represents an example of which of these?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Tailhook scandal represents an example of...

Question 5

You are a manager in an electronics department that sells TVs. Corporate headquarters has provided a new incentive to salespeople-they will receive higher commissions when they sell higher priced TV models. What should you do in order to maintain high ethical integrity in your department?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are a manager in an electronics...

Question 6

As a manager, you are faced with the particularly daunting task of disciplining an employee. You remember that punishment must be "fair." Briefly describe what is expected of you in order for the punishment is to be seen as "fair."

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a manager, you are faced with...

Question 7

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that people are more likely to engage in ethical behavior if they believe that violators will be punished. So, it is not true that people do not care if violators of ethical conduct are punished.

Question 8

Group norms can cause an "everyone is doing it" mentality. This means:

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Groupthink occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink occurs when members of a group conform to the group's decision and are unwilling to express disagreement. This can lead to poor decision-making and can be harmful to the overall success of the group or organization.

Question 10

Briefly describe four ways in which diffusion of responsibility occurs in an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe four ways in which diffusion...

Question 11

The __________ experiment demonstrated how normal students accepted and acted on their randomly assigned role of prisoner or guard.

Accepted Answer

The experiment described in the question is known as the Stanford Prison Experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971. The other choices - Milgram, Manville, and My Lai - are all associated with different psychological experiments or events.

Question 12

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Managers, just like their subordinates, have clearly defined roles within an organization. In fact, their roles may be more complex and involve additional responsibilities such as leading and supervising others.

Quiz 7: Managing for Ethical Conduct

The Zimbardo experiment provides insight into _ just as the Milgram experiment provides insight into __.

The ___________ experiment demonstrated the power of legitimate authority. Teachers were unwilling to question the experimenter's authority for fear of personal embarrassment or upsetting the status quo.

Which of the following is true?

The Tailhook scandal represents an example of which of these?

You are a manager in an electronics department that sells TVs. Corporate headquarters has provided a new incentive to salespeople-they will receive higher commissions when they sell higher priced TV models. What should you do in order to maintain high ethical integrity in your department?

As a manager, you are faced with the particularly daunting task of disciplining an employee. You remember that punishment must be "fair." Briefly describe what is expected of you in order for the punishment is to be seen as "fair."

Which of the following is false?

Group norms can cause an "everyone is doing it" mentality. This means:

Groupthink occurs when:

Briefly describe four ways in which diffusion of responsibility occurs in an organization.

The __________ experiment demonstrated how normal students accepted and acted on their randomly assigned role of prisoner or guard.

Which of the following is false?