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Alicia Hinton
on Nov 08, 2024Verified
Chief financial officer Justin took his family on an Asian vacation using the company jet. He excuses his behavior by stating, "My family and I were spreading goodwill around the world for the company." Therefore, Justin tries to defend his actions by:
A) showing concern for stakeholders.
B) rationalizing.
C) empathizing.
D) exercising his rights as a senior executive.
Rationalizing
The process of providing logical or reasonable explanations for decisions, behaviors, or beliefs, often after the fact.
Goodwill
The positive reputation and favorable relationships a business secures with its stakeholders, reflecting intangible assets like brand value.
- Identify rationalization as a precursor to unethical actions and understand its consequences.
Verified Answer
CS
Learning Objectives
- Identify rationalization as a precursor to unethical actions and understand its consequences.
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