Ethics, Values, and Morales

For a military professional, the greatest value is in rising in the ranks. For a military professional, the greatest value is the public good.

• True

• False

Situational ethics may demand that we steal in order to survive.

• True

• False

Non-universal norms require the observance of all religious rules. Non-universal norms do not carry a universal moral obligation and include values such as rules and duties specific to one's religion.

• True

• False

The desire for recognition is a basic physical need. The desire for recognition is a higher-level need, which can be satisfied only after basic physical needs such as food, air, and shelter are met.

• True

• False

Having integrity may involve having several different codes of ethics. Integrity means being honest and following a code of ethics that is consistent, not one that changes from day to day.

• True

• False

No one likes to admit being wrong or making a mistake.

• True

• False

A lack of integrity in an organization damages the trust of the organization, our own trust, and mutual respect.

• True

• False

Integrity at work is just as important as integrity in personal affairs.

• True

• False

General George C. Marshall once said that decisions involving physical courage are much harder than those requiring moral courage. General Marshall said that decisions requiring moral courage were tougher.

• True

• False

In many southwest Asian countries, one cultural rule is that women must ___________?

• Show their arms, legs, and faces in public

• Cover their arms, legs, and faces in public

• Wear wigs in public

• Cover their hair and faces in private