alleryStart learning →Falsely assigning blame to a coworker counts as which ethical violation?
ASaying things that you know are not true
BTaking unfair advantage of another person
CBuying influence within the organization
DPermitting organizational abuse to continue
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Saying things that you know are not true
1. Falsely assigning blame or inaccurately reporting conversations is lying.
2. Lying belongs to the category of saying things you know are not true.
3. The common excuse that this is the way the game is played here does not make the statement true.
4. Unfair advantage, buying influence, and organizational abuse describe different conduct entirely.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 2 "Making Ethical Decisions and Managing a Socially Responsible Business", section 2.1 Recognizing Unethical Business Activities_
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