ETHICS IN BUSINESS RESEARCH

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining informed consent from research participants?

• A. Providing detailed information about the nature and aim of the research

• B. Ensuring the participants are informed about the potential risks and benefits

• C. Guaranteeing participants will receive a financial incentive for participation

• D. Informing participants about their right to withdraw at any time

During the data collection phase, which ethical consideration is highlighted as critical to maintaining the integrity of the research process?

• A. Ensuring all data collected is published

• B. Avoiding the falsification or fabrication of data

• C. Using only digital methods for data collection

• D. Requiring participants to complete all parts of the research

In the context of reporting research findings, what is considered an unethical practice?

• A. Providing a draft of the report to participants for their feedback

• B. Including the actual names of participants without their explicit informed consent

• C. Analyzing data objectively without personal bias

• D. Recommending practical actions based on research findings

Which of the following ethical dilemmas is associated with the use of covert observational studies in research?

• A. They are less expensive compared to overt methods

• B. They are less likely to compromise the validity of data due to participants' altered behavior

• C. They require less detailed informed consent procedures

• D. They ensure complete anonymity of participants

Which of the following practices is essential to avoid plagiarism during the design phase of research?

• A. Using only primary data for the research

• B. Collecting data anonymously

• C. Properly acknowledging past studies and sources used in the research

• D. Offering financial incentives to participants