Business Essentials 1.01 + 1.02

Behaving ethically means doing

• What your friends do

• Only whats legal

• The right thing

• What benefits you most

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

• Ethical principles

• Situational beliefs

• Ethical consequences

• Popular beliefs

What is one benefit of following ethical principles?

• They are restrictive

• They simplify your decision-making process

• They eliminate the need for decisions

• They change often

Which of the following is an ethical issue?

• Deciding whether to have french fies or a salad

• Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

• Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

• Choosing which movie to see this weekend

Ethical issues deal with choices.

• Realistic and unrealistic

• Enjoyable and unpleasant

• Beneficial and non-beneficial

• Right and Wrong

Vivian told her parent she was going to the library to study when she was actually going to the movies with friends. Her parents found out, and now they don't believe Vivian when she tells them where she's going. Because of her behavior, Vivian is facing a(n)

• Consequence

• Ethical principle

• Decision-making provess

• Legal problem

After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example

• Lost trust

• A bad example

• Legal problems

• A poor reputation

When Layla is caught stealing from a department store, the court orders her to do community service. Which consequence of unethical behavior is Layla facing?

• Legal problem

• A poor reputation

• A bad example

• Lost trust

Integrity means acting with

• Humility

• Leadership ships

• A sense of humor

• Honesty

At work, a customer give Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with

• Viabiliy

• Integrity

• Transparency

• Rule of law