FB2 6.01 The Nature of Ethics

If Charlotte notices that Benjamin is treating Luna unfairly at work, what is the ethical thing to do?

• Ignore it.

• Speak up.

• Be aggressive.

• Look for another job.

Zoe is faced with a situation at work where she must decide whether to report a colleague who is violating company policy. What type of question is Zoe dealing with?

• tax issues

• life or death

• right or wrong

• financial disbursement

Evelyn is working on a group project and wants to ensure that all team members are treated fairly and respectfully. What is one benefit of following ethical principles in this situation?

• They simplify the decision-making process.

• They eliminate the need for decisions.

• They are restrictive.

• They change often.

Sophia is considering whether to tell the truth or lie to her friend about a mistake she made. Which is an ethical issue?

• choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

• deciding whether to have french fries or a salad

• choosing which movie to see this weekend

• deciding whether to lie to a friend

When Benjamin follows the teacher’s guidelines during a class project, which ethical principle is he demonstrating?

• transparency

• rule of law

• viability

• trust

When Mason’s teacher compliments his work on his group project, Mason gives credit to the other group members who helped. Mason is showing:

• transparency.

• rule of law.

• viability.

• trust.

During a group discussion in class, how can Samuel show respect to his classmates?

• Start an argument over disagreements.

• Be polite and maintain eye contact.

• Avoid listening to his/her opinions.

• Interrupt with one's own point.

After Jackson gets away with cheating on his math homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. Which phrase describes the influence of Jackson's unethical behavior on his friends?

• a good reputation

• a bad example

• legal problems

• lost trust

Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows:

• ethical consequences.
• situational beliefs.
• ethical principles.
• popular beliefs.

At a local store, a customer gives Lily an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Lily notifies the customer of the overpayment. Lily is acting with:

• humility.

• integrity.

• transparency.

• viability.