The belief that an activity is safe because it will never be found out is a common rationalization behind an employee's unethical conduct. To deter unethical behavior based on this rationalization, a manager should _____.
A)protect the identity of the personnel involved
B)announce the misconduct publicly
C)let go of first-time offenders
D)reprimand such an employee in public

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Announcing the misconduct publicly will create a fear of getting caught among employees and deter them from engaging in unethical behavior based on the rationalization that they will never be found out. Protecting the identity of employees involved or letting go of first-time offenders will not address the issue of deterrence. Reprimanding an employee in public could lead to negative consequences, such as damaging their reputation and trust within the organization.

The Belief That an Activity Is Safe Because It Will