Values and Ethics Quiz

What is the purpose of values and ethics?

• To distinguish between skills and knowledge

• To determine distinctions between right and wrong, fair and unfair

• To separate facts from opinions

• To set standards for all social interactions

What influences a person's values and ethics?

• Only laws and rules

• Solely family upbringing

• A combination of personal experiences and the culture they live in

• Only professional standards

Which of the following best describes 'values'?

• Principles and ideas we think are important

• Rules for group behavior

• Legal guidelines for societal actions

• Cultural rituals and traditions

How is 'ethics' different from 'values'?

• Ethics are solely personal, while values are shared

• Values form the foundation for ethical rules and moral principles

• Ethics are opinions, while values are facts

• Ethics and values are identical concepts

What is 'culture' in the context of values and ethics?

• A set of family values

• Ideas, laws, customs, and social behavior that people live by

• Only religious beliefs

• Corporate guidelines and principles

What is the scope of values and ethics?

• Limited to personal life only

• Guiding individual and group conduct, as well as decision-making

• Only applied in professional settings

• To create a legal code

Why are many ethical issues difficult to resolve?

• They only apply to one perspective

• They often lead to contradictory results when different perspectives are considered

• There is only one correct solution

• They are universally agreed upon

What does 'responsibility' refer to in ethics?

• Consequences of a past decision

• Future actions that need to happen

• Legal obligation to follow laws

• Avoidance of consequences

What does 'accountability' mean in the context of values and ethics?

• Avoiding responsibility

• Being accountable for the outcomes of a decision that has already been made

• Planning future actions

• Following group standards without question

Which of the following can represent a culture influencing values and ethics?

• Only local traditions

• Family, local, national, religious, or business groups

• Only professional organizations

• Only individual beliefs