Question

Carrie, a new salesperson for Brenham Foods, calls in an order for twice the amount of merchandise that Corner Market requested because she knows that it will increase her sales and will not be noticed by Corner Market. This is an example of how ____ influences ethical decision making.
a. opportunity.
b. exposure.
c. a significant other.
d. a peer.
e. an external reward.

Answer 1

Answer: Opportunity

Explanation:

Carrie's unethical decision making is triggered by the fact that she has just been given the opportunity to become the salesperson for her company. In some cases people's behavior to ethics could be negatively influenced, if they had the opportunity to occupy some key offices.