Asked by Kristen Hauser on Sep 28, 2024

Organizations can become "bad barrels" because ​

A) the pressure to succeed creates opportunities that reward unethical decisions.
B) employees do not have the expertise needed to make ethical decisions.
C) management does not understand complex ethical decisions.
D) they do not allow employees to pursue their own individual values.
E) the majority of their employees are unethical.

Bad Barrels

A metaphor suggesting that an unethical organizational culture can corrupt individuals within it, not just bad individuals corrupting the organization.

Unethical Decisions

Choices made that violate moral or ethical standards, often prioritizing personal gain over principles of integrity.

  • Acknowledge the critical role of nurturing an ethical organizational culture in avoiding misconduct.