Questionable ethics are a red flag

Questionable ethics are a red flag

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses an ethical dilemma faced early in the speaker's career, involving customer mistreatment and mis-selling. The speaker lacked support within the professional environment but found guidance from friends outside work. Attempts to address the issue with superiors were met with indifference, leading to the decision to leave the job. Key lessons include maintaining external perspectives to ensure ethical behavior and understanding organizational values to identify red flags.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the ethical issue the narrator faced early in their career?

Ignoring safety protocols

Overcharging customers

Mistreating and mis-selling to customers

Discriminating against employees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator's friends help them with their ethical dilemma?

By ignoring the issue

By suggesting a new job

By confirming the unethical nature of the situation

By offering legal advice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's response when their concerns were dismissed by superiors?

They decided to leave the job

They accepted the situation

They reported to higher authorities

They ignored the issue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to have a circle of friends outside the professional environment, according to the narrator?

To find new job opportunities

To gain different perspectives on ethical issues

To have more social events

To increase professional network

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should one look for in an organization to ensure ethical practices?

Clear values and mechanisms for raising concerns

High salary packages

Frequent promotions

Large office spaces