Z-Gadgets often faces opposition when it goes into a community to open a new Z-Gadgets store. One reason for this is that the management of Z-Gadgets has been accused of unethical acts, such as discriminating against women and minorities. The top managers' poor treatment of women and minority employees might be considered a failure with respect to what area of managing organizations?
A) Strategic positioning
B) Organizational design
C) Individual leadership
D) Shareholder value

Question

Z-Gadgets often faces opposition when it goes into a community to open a new Z-Gadgets store. One reason for this is that the management of Z-Gadgets has been accused of unethical acts, such as discriminating against women and minorities. The top managers' poor treatment of women and minority employees might be considered a failure with respect to what area of managing organizations?
A) Strategic positioning
B) Organizational design
C) Individual leadership
D) Shareholder value

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The top managers' poor treatment of women and minority employees is related to individual leadership, specifically in the area of ethical leadership. Discrimination goes against the values of fairness and equal treatment of employees, which are important aspects of ethical leadership. Strategic positioning, organizational design, and shareholder value do not directly relate to this issue.

Z-Gadgets Often Faces Opposition When It Goes into a Community