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Based on research regarding the criminogenic nature of organizations, employees with strong personal values and ethics will always disobey a superior's direct order to engage in fraudulent behavior, despite an inherent desire to obey authority figures.
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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Sheron
11 months ago
I think it depends on the individual and the situation.
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Silva
11 months ago
It's not that simple; pressure can change behavior.
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Benton
11 months ago
Really? I doubt everyone would disobey authority.
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Lorenza
12 months ago
Totally agree! Ethics should come first.
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Kiley
12 months ago
Strong personal values can definitely influence decisions.
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Pamella
12 months ago
I recall reading that while personal values are important, the influence of authority can be really strong, so I'm leaning towards false.
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Rasheeda
1 year ago
I feel like the statement is too absolute. There are definitely cases where strong ethics might not be enough to disobey a boss.
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Sol
1 year ago
I think we had a practice question about obedience and ethics in organizations, and it suggested that not everyone would resist pressure from superiors.
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Stephen
1 year ago
I remember discussing how personal values can sometimes clash with authority, but I'm not sure if they always lead to disobedience.
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Nathalie
1 year ago
This is a tough one. I'm not sure if the research supports the idea that employees will always disobey unethical orders, even with strong personal ethics. I'll have to weigh the evidence carefully.
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Emerson
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down step-by-step. First, I need to consider the research on criminogenic organizations. Then I'll think about how personal values and ethics might impact obedience in that context.
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Elenore
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The research suggests that strong personal ethics would lead employees to disobey unethical orders, even if they have an inherent desire to obey authority.
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Mertie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording here. I'll need to re-read the question and make sure I understand the key concepts before answering.
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Cristen
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the research on criminogenic organizations and how personal ethics might influence obedience to authority.
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Johana
1 year ago
Okay, let's see here. The key details are that Ruben is trying to retrieve deleted files without affecting the original media. That sounds like it could be bit-stream imaging, where a complete copy of the drive is made. I'll go with that for now.
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Ashton
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about the differences between some of these options, like Accumulate within File and Append. I'll need to review the definitions to make sure I select the right four.
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Stevie
1 year ago
This question is about as true as a politician's campaign promise. I'm going with False, and I'm also going to request a recount on the last election while I'm at it.
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Kristal
1 year ago
I don't know, man. Ethics and values are all well and good, but have you met some of the people in my office? They'd sell their grandmothers for a promotion. I'm going with False, just to be on the safe side.
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Dana
1 year ago
True, it's a complex issue with no easy answer.
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Gerri
1 year ago
I think it depends on the individual and the situation they are in.
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Frank
1 year ago
But I still believe that personal values play a role in decision-making.
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Aja
1 year ago
I agree, some people will do anything to get ahead.
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Leanora
1 year ago
Hah! That's a good one. As if anyone with a mortgage and a family to feed would risk their job over a little fraud. I'm calling 'False' on this one, no doubt about it.
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Callie
1 year ago
I think it really depends on the individual and their values, some may choose to speak up despite the consequences.
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Shelba
1 year ago
It's tough to go against authority, especially when there's so much at stake.
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Loreen
1 year ago
I agree, most people would prioritize their job and family over personal values.
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Adelina
1 year ago
Hmm, this one's tricky. I mean, we all like to think we'd stand up to authority, but when the chips are down, who knows? I'll go with False, just to be on the safe side.
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Thaddeus
1 year ago
I believe some people would still obey authority even if they have strong personal values.
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Buck
1 year ago
I think it depends on the individual and their personal values.
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Son
1 year ago
I agree, it's hard to say what we would actually do in that situation.
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Meaghan
2 years ago
Well, I'd say that's a bit too absolute. Sure, strong personal values can be a deterrent, but let's not forget the power of peer pressure and the fear of consequences. I'd go with False on this one.
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Shenika
1 year ago
Yeah, fear of consequences can definitely make someone think twice about disobeying a superior's order.
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Casie
1 year ago
I agree, peer pressure can be a strong influence on behavior.
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Emmanuel
2 years ago
I see both sides, but I lean towards A) True. It takes a lot of courage to go against authority, but strong ethics can prevail.
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Elly
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B) False. Some employees may still obey authority even if they have strong personal values.
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Leontine
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) True. Strong personal values will prevail over obeying authority.