In the absence of ethics programs, employees are most likely to make decisions based on:

The correct answer is D. Observing how peers and superiors behave. People model behavior they see, not what is written in a handbook. Without formal training, most employees take cues from leadership behavior and peer norms -- for better or worse. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Risk Management): SPHR frameworks for ethics include…

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ATheir history with the organization
BPressure from customers and clients
CThe negative consequences of non-compliance
DObserving how peers and superiors behave

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People model behavior they see, not what is written in a handbook. Without formal training, most employees take cues from leadership behavior and peer norms -- for better or worse. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Risk Management): SPHR frameworks for ethics include "leadership modeling as a key influence on ethical behavior." In the absence of structure, culture becomes the teacher, emphasizing the importance of tone at

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