Ethics
Ethical Dilemmas
Management Theories
100

The human behavior that is responsible for moral principles, values, and decision making.

What is ethics?

100

Denying promotion or appointment to a job candidate because of the candidate’s race, religion, gender, age, or other non-job-relevant criteria.

What is discrimination?

100

Viewed organizations as communities where managers work in harmony with employees.

Who is Mary Parker Follet?

200

Someone who exposes the misdeeds of others in organizations.

What is a whistleblower?

200

Making a co-worker uncomfortable because of inappropriate comments or actions regarding sexuality.

What is sexual harassment?

200

Formed Theory X and Theory Y

Who is Douglas McGregor?

300

A view of corporate social responsibility that suggests a business should focus on profits

What is the classical view?

300

Taking a bribe, kickback, or extraordinary gift in return for making a decision favorable to the gift giver.

What is conflict of interest?

300

A management style combining the best of American and Japanese business practices.

What is Theory Z?

400

A formal statement of values and ethical standards.

What is a code of ethics?

400

Giving to another party privileged information regarding the activities of a customer.

What is customer confidence?

400

Created bureaucracy to lead organizations based on logic, order, and legitimate authority.

Who is Max Weber?

500

Used to assess an organization’s accomplishments in areas of social responsibility.

What is a social responsibility audit?

500

Using official stationery or company email accounts to communicate personal opinions or make requests from a community organization.

What is organizational resources?

500

Came up with the 14 theories of management known as administrative theory.

Who is Henri Fayol?