Business Ethics Unit 2 - Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making

What is the first step in resolving an ethical dilemma?

• A) Consulting with colleagues

• B) Analyzing the consequences

• C) Identifying the problem

• D) Implementing a solution

What is the importance of whistleblowing in addressing ethical violations?

• A) To suppress unethical behavior

• B) To protect the interests of wrongdoers

• C) To promote accountability and transparency

• D) To encourage retaliation against whistleblowers

Which of the following is a characteristic of ethical decision-making?

• A) Transparency

• B) Bias

• C) Deception

• D) Nepotism

Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of honesty and truthfulness?

• A) Integrity

• B) Confidentiality

• C) Justice

• D) Beneficence

What is the role of empathy in resolving ethical dilemmas?

• A) To prioritize personal interests

• B) To understand others' perspectives and feelings

• C) To disregard moral values

• D) To manipulate situations for personal gain

Whose interests should engineers primarily consider when faced with ethical dilemmas?

• A) Their own interests

• B) The interests of their employers

• C) The interests of society

• D) The interests of their colleagues

How can engineers contribute to ethical decision-making in their organizations?

• A) By ignoring ethical considerations

• B) By prioritizing personal interests

• C) By fostering open communication and ethical culture

• D) By engaging in unethical practices

What is the purpose of a code of ethics in professional practice?

• A) To restrict the actions of professionals

• B) To provide guidance on ethical conduct

• C) To promote competition among professionals

• D) To increase professional fees

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of consequences in ethical decision-making?

• A) Virtue ethics

• B) Deontological ethics

• C) Utilitarianism

• D) Relativism

Which of the following statements best describes ethical relativism?

• A) Moral values are universal and apply to all cultures

• B) Moral values vary depending on cultural norms and beliefs

• C) There are no objective moral truths

• D) Ethical principles are immutable and unchanging