1.02 BE Make the Right Choice

In ethical dilemmas, someone (or something) could be

• fired.

• respected.

• promoted.

• hurt.

Shayla isn’t breaking any laws, but her behavior still isn’t ethical. This is because simply doing what is __________ isn’t always considered ethical.

• respectful

• legal

• correct

• right

Malcolm is facing an ethical dilemma, but instead of responding to it, he avoids it and pretends it doesn’t exist. The problem will most likely

• go away.

• get better.

• get worse.

• solve itself.

Making a decision when facing an ethical dilemma will most likely make you

• more satisfied.

• less content.

• unhappy.

• anxious.

Following your __________ can help you recognize an ethical dilemma.

• ethical principles

• coworkers’ advice

• supervisor’s example

• company handbook

When considering whether to report your boss for behaving dishonestly, you should use your sense of __________ to determine if you’re facing an ethical dilemma.

• viability

• accountability

• integrity

• boss

When Henry makes a mistake at work, he considers blaming one of his coworkers. His sense of __________ lets him know that he is facing an ethical dilemma.

• viability

• rule of law

• disrespect

• accountability

When Tori considers taking something that doesn’t belong to her, which ethical principle could help her recognize that she’s facing an ethical dilemma?

• Respect

• Transparency

• Accountability

• Trust

If you’re considering doing something illegal to get ahead at work, which ethical principle could help you determine that you’re facing an ethical dilemma?

• Viability

• Rule of law

• Accountability

• Trust

Jasmine doesn’t think it’s a big deal to steal a few things from work. Which ethical principle would help her realize that the long-term repercussions of her actions could create an ethical dilemma?

• Viability

• Trust

• Transparency

• Fairness