Ethical Decision Making Quiz

What is the first step in ethical-decision making?

• Choosing the easiest option

• Blaming others for the issue

• Recognizing an ethical issue

• Ignoring stakeholders' opinions

What does ethical issue intensity refer to?

• Severity of punishment for unethical behavior

• Number of stakeholders involved

• Perceived relevance of an ethical issue

• Amount of money involved in the decision

Which of the following is NOT an individual factor influencing ethical decision-making?

• Nationality

• Gender

• Age

• Corporate culture

What is corporate culture in an organization?

• Number of employees in the organization

• Profit generated by the organization

• Number of branches the organization has

• Set of values and beliefs shared by employees

What is the significance of ethical climate in an organization?

• Setting financial goals for the organization

• Creating marketing campaigns

• Hiring new employees

• Determining whether actions are ethical or unethical

What is the role of significant others in ethical decision-making?

• Handling financial transactions

• Setting company policies

• Providing advice and information

• Creating new products

What does the opportunity factor relate to in ethical decision-making?

• Permitting ethical or unethical behavior

• Providing employee benefits

• Organizing team-building activities

• Setting work hours

What is the final step in the ethical decision-making process?

• Employee's job context

• Rewards and punishment

• Corporate codes of ethics

• Person's intentions and behavior

According to Mintzberg, which mode of strategic decision-making focuses on opportunities and bold decisions?

• Reactive mode

• Entrepreneurial mode

• Adaptive mode

• Planning mode

What is the adaptive mode of strategic decision-making characterized by?

• Systematic gathering of relevant information

• Proactive search for new opportunities

• Reactive solutions to existing problems

• Rational selection of strategies