WorksheetsEthics Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are ethics?
Moral principles that guide one’s actions
Laws and regulations for business practices
Religious beliefs that influence decision-making
Social norms and customs
What is an ethical dilemma?
A situation with only one ethically responsible course of action
A situation with conflicting interests and equally justifiable alternatives
A situation where ethics are not applicable
A situation where no decision needs to be made
What is the difference between an ethical dilemma and an ethical decision?
An ethical dilemma involves no decision-making, while an ethical decision involves making a choice
An ethical dilemma involves weighing priorities, while an ethical decision involves choosing between right and wrong options
There is no difference between an ethical dilemma and an ethical decision
An ethical dilemma involves choosing between right and wrong options, while an ethical decision involves weighing priorities
Which ethical principle involves being honest and truthful in all dealings?
Loyalty
Integrity
Honesty
Respect for others
What does the ethical principle of fairness entail?
Tolerating and accepting diversity
Exercising power arbitrarily
Using overreaching means to gain advantage
Committing to justice and equal treatment of individuals
What is the ethical principle of concern for others?
Being caring, compassionate, and kind
Pursuing excellence in performing duties
Abiding by laws, rules, and regulations
Demonstrating respect for human dignity
What does the ethical principle of accountability involve?
Seeking to protect and build the company’s good reputation
Demonstrating personal integrity and the courage of convictions
Acknowledging and accepting personal accountability for the ethical quality of decisions
Being conscious of the responsibilities and opportunities of leadership
What is the main focus of an ethics management programme in the workplace?
Conveying corporate values using codes and policies
Providing guidance in ethical dilemmas
Establishing an ethics management programme
All of the above
What is the primary role of ethical executives in a business?
To demonstrate personal integrity and the courage of convictions
To deceive others by misrepresentations
To exercise power arbitrarily
To use information learned in confidence for personal advantage
What is the consequence of an ethical lapse?
A situation with conflicting interests and equally justifiable alternatives
A poor ethical choice made by an ethically responsible person
A choice between right and wrong options
A decision between two or more ethically responsible courses of action
What is the main challenge facing business organisations in managing ethical behaviour?
Establishing an ethics management programme
Conveying corporate values using codes and policies
Resolving conflicts with clear ethical choices
Managing pervasive and complex problems
What is the key characteristic of ethical executives in terms of loyalty?
Exercising power arbitrarily and using overreaching means to gain advantage
Devotion to duty and safeguarding the ability to make independent professional judgments
Fulfilling the letter and spirit of promises and commitments
Using or disclosing information learned in confidence for personal advantage
What is the ethical responsibility of ethical executives in terms of leadership?
To acknowledge and accept personal accountability for the ethical quality of decisions
To pursue excellence in performing duties and constantly increase proficiency
To demonstrate respect for the human dignity, autonomy, privacy, rights, and interests of all stakeholders
To seek to be positive ethical role models
What is the ethical principle of respect for others related to?
Demonstrating respect for the human dignity, autonomy, privacy, rights, and interests of all stakeholders
Abiding by laws, rules, and regulations
Being caring, compassionate, and kind
Being honest and truthful in all dealings
What is the ethical principle of law abiding related to?
Abiding by laws, rules, and regulations relating to business activities
Demonstrating respect for the human dignity, autonomy, privacy, rights, and interests of all stakeholders
Being loyal to the company and colleagues
Being fair in all dealings and not exercising power arbitrarily
