Question at position 38 External factors that are responsible for unethical behavior in the workplace include all of the following EXCEPT...ease of opportunity to act unethicallyconsequences of unethical behaviorability to control one's own behaviorcharacteristics of the work单项选择题
A
ease of opportunity to act unethically
B
consequences of unethical behavior
C
ability to control one's own behavior
D
characteristics of the work

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Question at position 38 External factors that are responsible for unethical behavior in the workplace include all of the following EXCEPT...ease of opportunity to act unethicallyconsequences of unethical behaviorability to control one's own behaviorcharacteristics of the work单项选择题

A

ease of opportunity to act unethically

B

consequences of unethical behavior

C

ability to control one's own behavior

D

characteristics of the work

BlackTom AI · Accepted Answer

External factors that influence unethical behavior are situational and organizational rather than internal personal traits; therefore the exception will be an internal, personal control factor.

1. Relevant knowledge points and concepts
- External (situational) factors: aspects of the work environment or organizational context that make unethical actions more or less likely (e.g., opportunities, work design, and perceived consequences/deterrence).
- Internal (individual) factors: personal characteristics, moral development, or self-control—these are not external.
- Fraud triangle and deterrence theory: opportunity, pressure, and rationalization (plus perceived consequences) explain why unethical acts occur; opportunity and work characteristics are situational, consequences affect deterrence.

2. Step-by-step reasoning
- Examine each answer option to determine whether it is an external (environmental) factor or an internal (personal) factor.
- Classify options:
  a) Ease of opportunity to act unethically — situational: physical, procedural, or supervisory gaps create opportunity (external).
  b) Consequences of unethical behavior — situational: sanction severity and likelihood are organizationally determined (external).
  c) Ability to control one's own behavior — personal capacity for self-regulation and impulse control (internal).
  d) Characteristics of the work — job design, ambiguity, pressure, and incentives (external).

3. Intermediate steps (classification)
- Option a → external
- Option b → external
- Option c → internal
- Option d → external

4. Why the correct answer is correct
"Ability to control one's own behavior" is a personal, internal trait (self-control, moral character). The question asks which is NOT an external factor; thus the internal factor is the exception.

5. Why the other options are incorrect
- Ease of opportunity: directly an external condition enabling unethical acts.
- Consequences of unethical behavior: organizational policies and enforcement create external deterrence or lack thereof.
- Characteristics of the work: job design and workplace pressure are external situational factors.

6. Conclusion
Therefore, the correct answer is "ability to control one's own behavior," which matches the provided answer.

Question at position 38 External factors that are responsible for unethical behavior in the workplace include all of the following EXCEPT...ease of opportunity to act unethicallyconsequences of unethical behaviorability to control one's own behaviorcharacteristics of the work单项选择题

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