NAVAL SCIENCE 4 - THINKING ETHICALLY

Which statement is correct?

• Leaders must not condone or appear to condone unethical behavior

• Leaders can condone unethical acts if it does not directly affect subordinates

• Leaders must condone unethical acts if their Chain of Command condones them

Which bias(es) are NOT ethical? (Choose all that apply.)

• Biases made based on a person's religion

• Biases made based on a person's race

• Biases made based on a person's gender

What is the reward of doing what is right?

• You can live with yourself

• Your integrity is never questioned

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

What is a leader's responsibility if they suspect a subordinate is lying?

• Report him/her to the SNSI immediately

• Ask for clarification

• Call them out and demand the truth

• Look the other way and ignore

Why is it important to ask for clarification from peers, seniors, and subordinates?

• You may not have understood what was said

• Your information or interpretation may be faulty

• You must not assume they would deliberately lie to you

• All of the above

What best describes the word accountability?

• Ability to count

• Responsible, explainable

• Easy, simple

• Honest, sincere

What is assumed when a leader observes a subordinate acting unethically but ignores it?

• The leader condones the unethical behavior

• The leader deliberately allows improper behavior to continue

• The leader secretly wants to participate in the activity

• Both a and b

What is the best reason to avoid treating subordinates unethically?

• Because treating them fairly is the right thing to do

• Because they will report you to the Chain of Command

• Because it looks good to your seniors

• Because your peers will be jealous of you

What is needed for leaders to make sure an ethical work environment exists?

• Knowing the shortcuts

• Managerial competence

• Passive subordinates

• Harsh disciplinary rules

True or False: Leaders are expected to know all the laws, rules, and policies governing their personnel to ensure they always know whether their actions are ethical or not.

• True

• False