Author Question: Ted puts in long hours on the job and his boss notices. His boss assumes that Ted is committed to ... (Read 132 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Ted puts in long hours on the job and his boss notices. His boss assumes that Ted is committed to the company and wants to succeed because that's the way the boss did it, so he promotes him.

Actually Ted is so overwhelmed in his current job he can't his work done and the promotion really sinks him. The boss's thinking is an example of the similar-to-me effect.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The main effect of establishing ethical rules is to ________.

A) minimize the possibility of class-action lawsuits
B) promote a positive image in the popular press
C) regulate and control the pursuit of unbridled self-interest
D) impress government agencies and public watchdog groups