Question

You are the executive vice president for Netherland Tires. You have the responsibility to locate land for a new distribution center in Mississippi, and you own over 1,000 acres of land near one site in Tupelo. This could create for you a. a code of ethics. b. the usual decision-making problems of cost versus benefit to Netherland Tires. c. a wonderful, ethical opportunity to make a lot of money. d. an ethical opportunity to move the distribution center to your hometown. e. a conflict of interest.

Answer 1

Answer:

E). A conflict of interest.

Explanation:

As per the given description, the given situation can give rise to a 'conflict of interest' as the incompatibility between the responsibility and the aim that exists here(because the land is owned in Tupelo and the distribution center is required to be set up in Mississippi). If either of them is chosen, it may work against the another and thus, such a situation leads to a clash of interests. Such a situation aims to test the decision-making ability of the person and the objectivity of their decisions. Therefore, an objective and effective decision would be categorized as the one which offers a midway between the two objectively. Thus, option E is the correct answer.