Understanding Workplace Ethics

Why is it important to prepare for ethical dilemmas?

• They are inevitable in one's career.

• They are not significant in the modern workplace.

• They only occur in unethical companies.

• They can be completely avoided with preparation.

What are ethics primarily concerned with?

• Personal interests

• Legal compliance only

• Moral ground rules for behavior

• Financial gain

What is a common expectation of employers regarding workplace ethics?

• Ignoring unethical behavior

• Being honest in behavior and speech

• Prioritizing personal gain

• Avoiding responsibility

What does having good ethics in the workplace involve?

• Adhering to moral and legal standards

• Ignoring the consequences of actions

• Following personal beliefs only

• Focusing on profit maximization

What role does conscience play in ethics?

• Guides understanding of right and wrong

• It has no role

• Only applies to personal life

• Is irrelevant in the workplace

Where do workplace ethical dilemmas often arise from?

• Outside the workplace

• Personal life only

• Rare and unusual events

• Everyday workplace situations

How can ethical dilemmas test an individual?

• Through legal challenges only

• By testing decision-making skills

• Through physical challenges

• By assessing financial acumen

What is a personal issue of conscience mentioned in the video?

• Following all company policies strictly

• Using office resources for personal projects

• Choosing to work overtime without pay

• Avoiding teamwork

What should you do when facing an ethical dilemma outside your control?

• Ignore it

• Develop a strategy

• Blame others

• Encourage it

What is an example of an ethical dilemma from outside one's sphere of influence?

• Planning a vacation

• Choosing what to have for lunch

• Dealing with a corrupt management

• Deciding to work extra hours