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Business Essentials- Unit 1

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong.

a)

consequence

b)

ethical situation

c)

intuition

d)

dilemma

2.

Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations.

a)

integrity

b)

respect

c)

intuition

d)

trustworthy

3.

Reliable; deserving the confidence of others.

a)

fairness

b)

trustworthy

c)

arrogance

d)

accountability

4.

Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance.

a)

accountability

b)

transparency

c)

rule of law

d)

ethical principles

5.

The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions.

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

accountability

d)

ethical principles

6.

The basic principles that govern your behavior.

a)

fairness

b)

ethics

c)

integrity

d)

viability

7.

The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating.

a)

transparency

b)

trustworthy

c)

role model

d)

arrogance

8.

The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships.

a)

ethical principles

b)

integrity

c)

respect

d)

fairness

9.

Complying with laws and regulations.

a)

viability

b)

rule of law

c)

ethics

d)

dilemma

10.

Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others.

a)

intuition

b)

ethical principles

c)

integrity

d)

respect

11.

The long-term value of your choices.

a)

viability

b)

ethics

c)

transparency

d)

rule of law

12.

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?

a)

legal problems

b)

a bad example

c)

a poor reputation

d)

lost trust

13.

An inflated sense of self-importance.

a)

role model

b)

viability

c)

arrogance

d)

integrity

14.

The result of an action.

a)

ethical situation

b)

arrogance

c)

dilemma

d)

consequence

15.

A difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision.

a)

dilemma

b)

ethical dilemma

c)

ethical situation

d)

viability

16.

Instinct; gut feeling.

a)

ethics

b)

intuition

c)

integrity

d)

viability

17.

DeMarcus behaves ethically at his job even when no coworkers or supervisors are watching.

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

integrity

d)

greed

18.

In a(n) _____________, someone could be harmed.

a)

dilemma

b)

problem

c)

situation

d)

ethical dilemma

19.

Which is most likely the best solution to an ethical problem?

a)

the option that benefits you the most

b)

the option that benefits the most people

c)

the option that punishes bad people severely

d)

the option that benefits the people you like the most

20.

When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?

a)

Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you

b)

Don't cry over spilled milk

c)

Consider your own wants and needs above those of others

d)

As you sow so shall you reap

21.

You have two jobs offers, and you're trying to decide which one to accept. Each job has its advantages and disadvantages. You're facing a(n)

a)

principle

b)

ethical dilemma

c)

dilemma

d)

value conflict

22.

How can you show respect for a person you’re speaking with?

a)

Avoid listening to his/her opinions.

b)

Prepare your response while they are talking

c)

Interrupt when you have a point.

d)

Be polite and maintain eye contact.

23.

Neal has a coworker who doesn't think that bribery is wrong. The coworker is from another culture where bribery is much more accepted, and he tries to convince Neal that it isn't a big deal. Neal is facing an ethical dilemma because of

a)

conflicting values

b)

a lack of consequences

c)

greed

d)

transparency

24.

Thaddeus feels that his job doesn't pay him enough, so he feels like he deserves to take money out of the register every once in a while. Thaddeus is motivated by

a)

conflicting values

b)

the desire to provie himself

c)

bad role models

d)

greed

25.

Piper looks up to her new boss and tries to learn from her behavior as much as possible. However, Piper knows that some of her boss's actions are unethical. Piper isn't sure if she should follow her boss's example or not. Piper is facing an ethical dilemma because of

a)

a lack of consequences

b)

a bad role model

c)

greed

d)

pressure from others

26.

Nicole considers stealing because she doesn't think anyone will catch her. Nicole is facing an ethical dilemma because of

a)

pressure from others

b)

a bad role model

c)

the desire to prove herself

d)

a lack of consequences

27.

Which of the following questions do ethical people ask when they're concerned with viability:

a)

"Am I accepting responsibility for all of my decisions?"

b)

"Am I following the rules?"

c)

"How can I communicate truthfully?"

d)

"What's the impact of my actions in the long term?"

28.

Whitley's ethical beliefs are the same whether she's a work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows

a)

ethical principles

b)

ethical consequences

c)

situational beliefs

d)

popular beliefs

29.

What is one benefit of following ethical principles?

a)

they are restrictive

b)

they simplify your decision-making process

c)

they eliminate the need for decisions

d)

they change often

30.

Which of the following is an ethical issue:

a)

deciding whether to have french fries or a salad

b)

choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

c)

deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

d)

choosing which movie to see this weekend

31.

Ethical issues deal with ______ choices.

a)

realistic and unrealistic

b)

beneficial and non-beneficial

c)

enjoyable and unpleasant

d)

right and wrong

32.

Vivian told her parents she was going to the library when she was really going to the movies. Her parents found out, so now they don't believe her when she tells them where she's going. Vivian is facing a(n)

a)

consequence

b)

ethical principle

c)

decision-making process

d)

legal problem

33.

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?

a)

lost trust

b)

a bad example

c)

legal problems

d)

a poor reputation

34.

Integrity means acting with

a)

humility

b)

a sense of humor

c)

leadership skills

d)

honesty

35.

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

a)

viability

b)

transparency

c)

integrity

d)

rule of law

36.

Marc keeps his friend's secret instead of sharing it with the rest of his friends. Which ethical principle is Marc illustrating?

a)

transparency

b)

trust

c)

viability

d)

accountability

37.

Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?

a)

transparency

b)

accountability

c)

fairness

d)

rule of law

38.

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

a)

trust

b)

viability

c)

rule of law

d)

accountability

39.

When DeShawn's teacher compliments his work on his group project, he's sure to give credit to the other group members who helped. DeShawn is showing

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

rule of law

d)

trust

40.

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

a)

rule of law

b)

accountability

c)

fairness

d)

transparency

41.

Following your teacher's guidelines is an example of which ethical principle?

a)

transparency

b)

trust

c)

rule of law

d)

viability

42.

If one of your coworkers is treating another coworker unfairly, what is the ethical thing to do?

a)

speak up

b)

be aggressive

c)

ignore it

d)

look for another job

43.

Ava doesn't agree with her classmate's opinion, but she listens carefully instead of starting an argument or insulting her. Which ethical principle is Ava illustrating?

a)

integrity

b)

respect

c)

transparency

d)

trust