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WorksheetsWEEK 1 Introduction to cyberethics
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
The term __________ describes the standards or codes of behaviour expected of an individual by a group to which the individual belongs.
Morals
Ethics
Virtues
Integrity
_______ is/are one's personal beliefs about what is right and wrong.
Virtues and vices
Ethics
Morals
Code of ethics
Laws provide a complete guide to ethical behaviour.
True
False
The moral corruption of people in power has been given the name ____________.
Bathsheba syndrome
Caesar's dilemma
Trump's collusion
None of the above
According to the Ethics Resource Centre, which of the following is the most commonly observed form of employee misconduct?
Lying to employees
Abusive behaviour
Inappropriate social networking
Misuse of company time
Nonmanagers are responsible for what percent of instances of reported misconduct?
Roughly 25 percent
Over 50 percent
About 40 percent
Less than 33 percent
The goodwill that CSR activities generate can make it easier for corporations to conduct their business but is unlikely to affect the profitability of the firm.
True
False
If an employee acts in a manner contrary to company policy and their employee's directions, the employer cannot be held responsible for these actions.
True
False
A statement that highlights an organisation's key ethical issues and identifies the overarching values and principles that are important to the organisation and its decision making.
Integrity statement
Code of ethics
Mission statement
Vision statement
Which of the following is not a key goal of employee ethics training?
Increase the percentage of employees who report incidents of misconduct.
Make employees more aware of the company's code of ethics and how to apply it.
Become familiar with various philosophers and how they dealt with ethical issues.
Reduce the company's liability in the event of legal action.
Identifying the stakeholders and their positions on an issue is a part of which decision-making step?
Define the problem
Review the applicable guidelines, policies and laws
Identify and evaluate options
Choose the best option
If you find yourself rationalising a decision with a statement "Well, our competitors are doing something far worse" - what action should you not take?
Drop this option, and implement the same policy as your competitors.
Reconsider your options.
Realise you are about to make a decision that you will find difficult to justify to others.
Seek input and advice from others.
Important decisions with strong ethical implications are too often left to the technical experts; general business managers must assume greater responsibility for these decisions.
True
False
