Unethical behaviour

How can you define unethical behaviours?

• Actions that may be legal but are not necessarily effective

• Actions against social norms or are considered unacceptable to the public

• Behaviors that align with personal values but not always with organizational policies

• Activities that challenge traditional practices to encourage innovation

Which of these actions are considered unethical

• Emphasizing product benefits more than weaknesses

• Using persuasive marketing techniques to attract customers

• Violating intellectual property rights

• Making competitive comparisons in promotional materials

Which of these are the roots of unethical behavior?

• Unrealistic performance goals

• Goals focused on long-term sustainability

• Market-driven objectives for growth

• Recognition systems promoting peer collaboration

What ethical scandal did Volkswagen get involved in during 2015?

• Fake fuel efficiency

• Low-quality parts

• Emission's tests cheating

• Engine defects

Why might managers working in foreign countries (expatriate managers) be more likely to act unethically?

• Pressure and lack of oversight

• Different cultural expectations

• Limited resources available

• High competition in the market

A company’s foreign subsidiary lowers safety standards to cut costs, arguing it's legal locally. What’s the root cause?

• Cultural misunderstanding

• Profit motives

• Lack of training

• Low-quality infrastructure

Why are people in high power distance societies more likely to behave unethically than in low power distance societies

• Strong cultural emphasis on equality

• Promotion of democratic decision-making

• Centralized power and fear of questioning authority

• Strict enforcement of ethical standards

A company promoting aggressive marketing tactics in various countries finds its approach praised in some places but criticized as unethical in others. What’s the most likely reason ?

• Cultural emphasis on competitiveness

• Universal ethical principles are applied unevenly

• Some government incentives promoting bold marketing

• Countries prioritize ethical factors differently

Which unethical strategy helped De Beers dominate the diamond market for decades?

• Artificial scarcity through supply manipulation

• Strategic partnerships with local governments

• Investing in technological innovation for mining

• Exclusive branding and marketing campaigns

What’s the most likely outcome of prioritizing profits over ethics with weak oversight?

• Higher employee motivation

• Rise in unethical practices and public backlash

• Improved competitiveness

• Stronger collaboration