WEEK 1 Introduction to cyberethics

The term __________ describes the standards or codes of behaviour expected of an individual by a group to which the individual belongs.

• Morals

• Ethics

• Virtues

• Integrity

_______ is/are one's personal beliefs about what is right and wrong.

• Virtues and vices

• Ethics

• Morals

• Code of ethics

Laws provide a complete guide to ethical behaviour.

• True

• False

The moral corruption of people in power has been given the name ____________.

• Bathsheba syndrome

• Caesar's dilemma

• Trump's collusion

• None of the above

According to the Ethics Resource Centre, which of the following is the most commonly observed form of employee misconduct?

• Lying to employees

• Abusive behaviour

• Inappropriate social networking

• Misuse of company time

Nonmanagers are responsible for what percent of instances of reported misconduct?

• Roughly 25 percent

• Over 50 percent

• About 40 percent

• Less than 33 percent

The goodwill that CSR activities generate can make it easier for corporations to conduct their business but is unlikely to affect the profitability of the firm.

• True

• False

If an employee acts in a manner contrary to company policy and their employee's directions, the employer cannot be held responsible for these actions.

• True

• False

A statement that highlights an organisation's key ethical issues and identifies the overarching values and principles that are important to the organisation and its decision making.

• Integrity statement

• Code of ethics

• Mission statement

• Vision statement

Which of the following is not a key goal of employee ethics training?

• Increase the percentage of employees who report incidents of misconduct.

• Make employees more aware of the company's code of ethics and how to apply it.

• Become familiar with various philosophers and how they dealt with ethical issues.

• Reduce the company's liability in the event of legal action.