Operations Management
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781259667473
Author: William J Stevenson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1, Problem 4CTE
a)
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To determine: The reason that makes a business person to make an unethical decision.
Introduction: Unethical is an act of falling outside of what is known to be morally right or proper for an individual, company or an industry. In most circumstances, people tend to behave unethically, as politicians, entrepreneur, and professionals.
b)
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To determine: The risks involved in making an unethical decision.
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