ASK Ethics Pre-test: Questions 31-40

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By reading Nadia's body language and adjusting his communication style, Mr. Elmhurst is displaying a strong sense of:

• intelligence quotient

• negotiation skills

• cognitive ability

• social awareness

Nadia acknowledges that she has a difficult time asking for help. In doing so, she has:

• made a false generalization

• identified a personal strength

• identified a personal weakness

• received feedback from others

Nadia demonstrated responsible behavior by:

• giving feedback to her family

• arriving at school late

• telling Mr. Elmhurst that everything is fine

• caring for her cousins

How should Nadia respond to Mr. Elmhurst?

• She should be open and honest about her experience

• She should repeat that everything is fine at home

• She should leave his office and get back to class

• She should criticize her teachers for her grades

By discussing the importance of family, reflecting on his words, and mentioning Nadia babysitting her cousins, Mr. Elmhurst exhibited:

• cultural sensitivity

• globalization

• ethnocentrism

• ignorance

<-----Read Scenario for Questions 6-10

Tad decided to confront Mallory because he values:

• authority

• fairness

• accountability

• trust

Trina decides to take a sick day and go on her vacation anyway. She is free to use her sick time whenever she wants, so she does not feel that she is doing anything wrong. This decision is:

• honest

• transparent

• irresponsible

• unfair

Which of Mallory's actions fails to demonstrate integrity?

• She enforces the mandatory overtime rule

• She does not change the rules

• She discusses Tad's performance in front of others

• She does not listen to her team members' concerns

Why is Mallory less likely to trust Tad in the future?

• He sided with a difficult employee

• He encouraged others to break a company rule

• He encouraged others to challenge her authority

• He intentionally showed open disrespect for her

Mallory believes it is ethical to follow the rules at all times. Therefore, it is important to her to:

• make ethical decisions

• constantly change her understanding of the rules

• punish Trina for complaining about the rules

• enforce the rules consistently