Business Essentials 1.01-1.02

Behaving ethically means doing

• what your friends do.

• the right thing.

• 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

• popular beliefs.

• situational beliefs.

• ethical principles.

• ethical consequences.

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:

• Choosing which movie to see this weekend

• Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

• Deciding whether to have french fries or a salad

• Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

Ethical issues deal with __________ choices.

• realistic and unrealistic

• enjoyable and unpleasant

• right and wrong

• 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?

• Legal problems

• A poor reputation

• Lost trust

• A bad example

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 bad example

• Lost trust

• A poor reputation

Integrity means acting with

• humility.

• leadership skills.

• honesty.

• 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

• transparency.

• viability.

• rule of law.

• integrity.