Business Ethics: Professional Ethics

Ethics is _____________.

• the study of economic systems.
• the study of moral principles governing behavior.
• the examination of scientific theories.
• the analysis of historical events.

Holden’s group gets a low grade on a project because he didn’t complete his share of the work. He owns up to his mistake and apologizes. Holden is demonstrating

• trust.

• rule of law.

• viability.

• accountability.

You make sure everyone working on your group project has an equal share of the work because you care about the ethical principle of

• rule of law.

• justice.

• accountability.

• transparency.

the sharing of information about a client only with those people who are directly involved in that persons care is termed:

• confidentiality

• informed consent

• malpractice

• autonomy

Mr. Ames has many family members that visit him in the hospital and are involved in his care. Which family members can discuss Mr. Ames’ medical information with the health care team?
 

• All family members
   
• Immediate family members
   
• Mr. Ames’ children
   
• Those given permission

A ___________ is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between alternatives.

• Dilemma
• Questions
• Choices
• Justify

Behaving ethically means doing

• what your friends do.

• only what’s legal.

• the right thing.

• what benefits you the most.

Which of the following is an ethical issue:

• Deciding whether to have French fries or a salad

• Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

• Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

• Choosing which movie to see this weekend

Ethical issues deal with __________ choices.

• realistic and unrealistic

• enjoyable and unpleasant

• beneficial and non-beneficial

• right and wrong

Ethical code that guides

• decision making

  and

  maintain reputation

• maintain reputation

  and others

• to be judged by other

  and

  maintain reputation