Business Ethics Quiz

Which of the following types of choices are made based on moral principles and values?

• A. Ethical choices

• B. Proper choices

• C. Legal choices

• D. Illegal choices

Jason is using a company printer to print fliers for his garage sale. Which of the following describes Jason's behavior?

• A. Illegal behavior

• B. Ethical behavior

• C. Unethical behavior

• D. Appropriate behavior

Unfair treatment of staff is an example of which of the following?

• A. Ethical business practices

• B. Unethical business practices

• C. Moral business practice

• D. Appropriate business practice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for participating in unethical business practices?

• A. Low morale or lack of care for company

• B. Desire to succeed or advance career

• C. Extreme pressure to meet deadlines

• D. Adequate training, background or explanation of company policy

Which of the following is NOT an example of confidential information in the workplace?

• A. A company's employee handbook

• B. Research information of new products or services

• C. A company's employee records

• D. A company's client records

Which of the following steps in the ethical decision-making process involves devising an accurate problem definition?

• A. Listing all alternatives and the consequences

• B. Defining the problem

• C. Evaluating your decision

• Selecting the best choice

Which of the following questions should NOT be taken into consideration when listing all the alternatives and consequences to solve an ethical problem?

• A. Is it legal?

• B. Does it fit my personal values?

• C. Who will be affected?

• D. Does it benefit me personally?

How many alternative solutions should be listed when making an ethical decision?

• A. Two

• B. Three

• C. Four

• D. Five

Which of the following steps in the ethical decision-making process involves reviewing alternatives and consequences?

• A. Listing all alternatives and the consequences

• B. Defining the problem

• C. Evaluating your decision

• Selecting the best choice

Which of the following is INCORRECT when making an ethical decision?

• A. It is important to be confident in your choice.

• B. The choice should be made based on moral principles and values.

• C. Irrelevant and unimportant information should also be included when defining a problem.

• D. The process should be repeated if it is not the best decision.