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WorksheetsBusiness Essentials- Unit 1
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong.
consequence
ethical situation
intuition
dilemma
Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations.
integrity
respect
intuition
trustworthy
Reliable; deserving the confidence of others.
fairness
trustworthy
arrogance
accountability
Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance.
accountability
transparency
rule of law
ethical principles
The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions.
transparency
viability
accountability
ethical principles
The basic principles that govern your behavior.
fairness
ethics
integrity
viability
The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating.
transparency
trustworthy
role model
arrogance
The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships.
ethical principles
integrity
respect
fairness
Complying with laws and regulations.
viability
rule of law
ethics
dilemma
Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others.
intuition
ethical principles
integrity
respect
The long-term value of your choices.
viability
ethics
transparency
rule of law
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
a poor reputation
lost trust
An inflated sense of self-importance.
role model
viability
arrogance
integrity
The result of an action.
ethical situation
arrogance
dilemma
consequence
A difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision.
dilemma
ethical dilemma
ethical situation
viability
Instinct; gut feeling.
ethics
intuition
integrity
viability
DeMarcus behaves ethically at his job even when no coworkers or supervisors are watching.
transparency
viability
integrity
greed
In a(n) _____________, someone could be harmed.
dilemma
problem
situation
ethical dilemma
Which is most likely the best solution to an ethical problem?
the option that benefits you the most
the option that benefits the most people
the option that punishes bad people severely
the option that benefits the people you like the most
When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?
Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you
Don't cry over spilled milk
Consider your own wants and needs above those of others
As you sow so shall you reap
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)
principle
ethical dilemma
dilemma
value conflict
How can you show respect for a person you’re speaking with?
Avoid listening to his/her opinions.
Prepare your response while they are talking
Interrupt when you have a point.
Be polite and maintain eye contact.
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
conflicting values
a lack of consequences
greed
transparency
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
conflicting values
the desire to provie himself
bad role models
greed
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 lack of consequences
a bad role model
greed
pressure from others
Nicole considers stealing because she doesn't think anyone will catch her. Nicole is facing an ethical dilemma because of
pressure from others
a bad role model
the desire to prove herself
a lack of consequences
Which of the following questions do ethical people ask when they're concerned with viability:
"Am I accepting responsibility for all of my decisions?"
"Am I following the rules?"
"How can I communicate truthfully?"
"What's the impact of my actions in the long term?"
Whitley's ethical beliefs are the same whether she's a work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows
ethical principles
ethical consequences
situational beliefs
popular beliefs
What is one benefit of following ethical principles?
they are restrictive
they simplify your decision-making process
they eliminate the need for decisions
they change often
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
beneficial and non-beneficial
enjoyable and unpleasant
right and wrong
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)
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?
lost trust
a bad example
legal problems
a poor reputation
Integrity means acting with
humility
a sense of humor
leadership skills
honesty
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
viability
transparency
integrity
rule of law
Marc keeps his friend's secret instead of sharing it with the rest of his friends. Which ethical principle is Marc illustrating?
transparency
trust
viability
accountability
Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?
transparency
accountability
fairness
rule of law
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
viability
rule of law
accountability
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
transparency
viability
rule of law
trust
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
accountability
fairness
transparency
Following your teacher's guidelines is an example of which ethical principle?
transparency
trust
rule of law
viability
If one of your coworkers is treating another coworker unfairly, what is the ethical thing to do?
speak up
be aggressive
ignore it
look for another job
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?
integrity
respect
transparency
trust
