EI-126

Which of the following is a true statement regarding values?

• Most people share the same values

• Values have little impact on your daily life

• Values guide the way you choose to act

• Values are strict guidelines you must follow

Which of the following is an example of a value?

• Honesty

• A promotion at work

• Money

• A nice car

Melanie’s parents could not afford to go to college, so one of Melanie’s priorities is to get her degree. This is an example of how:

• Melanie’s values came from her personality

• Values do not impact behavior

• Melanie should have assessed her values

• Family can be a source of values

Alex has a naturally outgoing and talkative personality. How could this relate to his values?

• He might place a high value on social interaction

• His values might not align with his behavior

• He might place less emphasis on his values

• He might have more confidence in his values

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the ideal relationship between values and behavior?

• Brent values his personal health, so he becomes a doctor

• Leyla values personal growth, so she enrolls in a cooking class

• Although Aurora values helping others, she is too busy with school to volunteer

• When Zeke plays soccer, he tries to be competitive to fit in with his teammates

What is a possible effect of behaving in a way that does not align with your values?

• Strong professional relationships

• Internal conflict

• A satisfying career

• Fair treatment from others

When you know what your values are and align your behavior with them, you will:

• feel conflicted in your decision-making.

• find fulfillment in career but not personal life.

• be able to set priorities and goals easily.

• never again struggle with an ethical dilemma.

Which of the following examples best depicts the relationship between personal values and careers?

• Riley only spends time with people who share her values

• A company only hires people that fit with its vision

• Tomas’s values give him the skills to confront his coworker

• Isaac decided to take a position that aligned with his values

What is the relationship between values and ethical decision-making?

• Values usually conflict with ethics

• Ethical decision-making is a way to determine your values

• When your values are strong, you may be tempted to act unethically

• Values can encourage ethical decision-making

Because Josie values respect and fairness, she:

• makes sure she behaves in accordance with those traits.

• does not need to monitor her behavior.

• will never struggle to act ethically.

• will experience success both personally and professionally.