Business Ethics

Which of the following defines business ethics?

• An approach toward decision making in which a person evaluates moral principles

• Professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision-making and actions

• Choices made based on moral principles and values

• A set of guidelines which govern behavior

Ethical choices are made based on moral principles and values while legal choices are made according to the law.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical behavior occurring in the workplace?

• Workplace harassment

• Discrimination

• Employment contingent upon passing a drug screening

• Personal use of company property

Which of the following defines workplace politics?

• Choices made according to law

• Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment

• Games played in a workplace environment to achieve status, advancement and money

• Professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision-making and actions

Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue raised due to technological advances in the workplace?

• Privacy and confidentiality breaches

• Use of company property for personal use

• Ownership disputes about electronic information

• Encourages deceptive advertising

Selecting the best choice is final step of the ethical decision-making process.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a business ethics development from the 1960s?

• Established codes of conduct and value statements

• Federal Corrupt Practices Act was passed

• ERC forms first business ethics office at General Dynamics

• ERC established international business ethics centers

Which of the following is NOT a government regulation created to protect employees from unethical business practices?

• The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

• The Equal Pay Act of 1963

• Amendment XIV to the U.S. Constitution in 1868

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 resulted in the prohibition of pay discrimination on the basis of sex.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation in which an employee can apply the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?

• During birth and care of a newborn child

• After placement of an adopted or foster care child

• When caring for a great-aunt or great-uncle with a serious medical condition

• When unable to work because of a serious medical condition