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Power Dynamics and Ethical Maximums in Business Ethics

UNIT 3 - MILESTONE 3 13/16 13/16 4 that's 81 % RETAKE i 13 questions were answered correctly. 3 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 ? Suppose a manager uses the statement, "If you don't complete this on time, you're fired." What kind of power is she using? ? Referent ? Informational Coercive > ? Legitimate RATIONALE In this situation, she is using coercive power, since this type of power is based upon fear. CONCEPT -> Power Dynamics Report an issue with this question 2 ? What might be one way a company would adhere to an ethical maximum if they were concerned about a potentially dangerous battery that could leak under certain conditions? Give refunds to anyone who purchased the batteries > ? Review the law to determine they are following the law, with no additional action needed ? Publish on social media about the possible dangers ? Request quality inspections on all items produced DATIONALE The ethical maximum relates to the strongest possible actions a company can take to behave ethically. In this situation, giving refunds, even if they aren't sure all items are faulty, would be the ethical maximum. CONCEPT -> Adopting a Stakeholder Orientation Report an issue with this question 3 ? What is the relationship between a "halo effect" and the idea that corporations benefit from CSR policies? It can show decisions are made for the benefit of the shareholder. × ? It indicates less governmental regulation. It indicates greater economic power on the part of the ? corporation. ? It can be an indirect indicator that a company's products are of high quality.