EOC Unit 1 BF10

Behaving ethically means doing

• the right thing.

• what your friends do.

• only what’s legal.

• what benefits you the most.

Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows

• ethical principles.

• situational beliefs.

• ethical consequences.

• popular beliefs.

What is one benefit of following ethical principles?

• They simplify your decision-making process.

• They are restrictive.

• They eliminate the need for decisions.

• They change often.

Which of the following is an ethical issue?

• Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

• Deciding whether to have french fries or a salad

• Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

• Choosing which movie to see this weekend

Ethical issues deal with ________ choices.

• right and wrong

• realistic and unrealistic

• enjoyable and unpleasant

• beneficial and non-beneficial

Vivian told her parents she was going to the library to study when she was actually going to the movies with friends. Her parents found out, and now they don’t believe Vivian when she tells them where she’s going. Because of her behavior, Vivian is facing a(n)

• consequence.

• ethical principle.

• decision-making process.

• legal problem.

After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example of which consequence of unethical behavior?

• A bad example

• Lost trust

• Legal problems

• A poor reputation

When Layla is caught stealing from a department store, the court orders her to do community service. Which consequence of unethical behavior is Layla facing?

• Legal problems

• A poor reputation

• A bad example

• Lost trust

Integrity means acting with

• honesty

• humility

• leadership skills

• a sense of humor

At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with

• integrity

• viability

• transparency

• rule of law