Ethics and Productivity

Learning to handle ethical dilemmas most often requires training.

• requires training.

• happens automatically.

• is easy.

• takes time.

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 get worse.

• solve itself.

• get better.

• go away.

• get worse.

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

• unhappy.

• less content.

• more satisfied.

• anxious.

Following your ________ can help you recognize an ethical dilemma

• company handbook

• ethical principles

• supervisor’s example

• coworkers’ advice

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.

• integrity

• viability

• accountability

• 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

• Accountability

• Transparency

• 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?

• Rule of law

• Accountability

• Trust

• Viability

Which of the following is an example of using capital investment to increase productivity:

• Purchasing new computers

• Making suggestions to improve the organization

• Giving performance-based bonuses

• Renegotiating a supplier’s contract

A factory that mass produces clothing increases productivity because it reduces

• wasted resources.

• employee wages.

• research and development costs.

• levels of management.