Career Final

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Which of the following defines business ethics?

• An approach toward decision making in which a person evaluates moral principles
• Professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision-making and actions
• Choices made based on moral principles and values
• A set of guidelines which govern behavior

Ethical choices are made based on moral principles and values while legal choices are made according to the law.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a business ethics development from the 1960s?

• Established codes of conduct and value statements
• Federal Corrupt Practices Act was passed
• ERC forms first business ethics office at General Dynamics
• ERC established international business ethics centers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation in which an employee can apply the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?

• During birth and care of a newborn child
• After placement of an adopted or foster care child
• When caring for a great-aunt or great-uncle with a serious medical condition
• When unable to work because of a serious medical condition

Which of the following is an example of an e-mail address which is NOT appropriate for use on a job application?

• [e-mail]
• [e-mail]
• [e-mail]
• [e-mail]

• Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?
• He should leave the space blank
• He should write "anything"
• He should write "negotiable"
• He should write "do not know"

Which of the following questions CAN legally be asked on a job application?

• What is your marital status?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• In what country/countries do you have citizenship?
• What holidays will you require off?

When submitting a filled-out job application in person, which of the following is suggested?

• Ask to speak to the hiring manager
• Show the person your career portfolio
• Attach a copy of your career plan
• Request an on-the-spot interview

Which of the following is NOT a suggested source for finding information about an organization?

• Trade publications
• The Internet
• The business itself
• Magazines