Question

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how do performance standards best promote ethical behavior?
a. they use measurements employees understand.
b. they force employees to get along with each other.
c. they use measurements that managers can interpret as they wish.
d. they focus on measurements such as the biggest reward for the greatest sales.

Explanation:

Performance standards that use understandable measurements (Option A) help employees know what is expected. When employees clearly understand the metrics, they are more likely to act ethically as there is no ambiguity. Option B ("force employees") is incorrect as ethical behavior is not about force. Option C (managers interpreting as they wish) can lead to unfairness and unethical situations. Option D (focusing only on sales - reward) may encourage unethical shortcuts.

Answer:

A. They use measurements employees understand.