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3rd Block Code 11/21/23

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 57mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

2.

You are trying to decide whether or not to plagiarize a paper for school. This is an example of an ethical

a)

value

b)

principle

c)

dilemma

d)

moral

3.

Ethical dilemmas involve choosing between what is

a)

right or wrong

b)

easy or hard

c)

opinion or fact

d)

wanted or needed

4.

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

a)

dilemma

b)

problem

c)

situation

d)

ethical dilemma

5.

Mara's ethical belief don't change, whether she's at her part-time job or hanging out with her friends. Mara follows

a)

ethical principles

b)

ethical dilemmas

c)

subjective morals

d)

situational beliefs

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

integrity

d)

greed

10.

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

11.

In ethical dilemmas, someone (or something) could be

a)

promoted.

b)

hurt.

c)

respected.

d)

fired.

12.

Shayla isn’t breaking any laws, but her behavior still isn’t ethical. This is because simply doing what is __________ isn’t always considered ethical.

a)

legal

b)

correct

c)

right

d)

respectful

13.

Malcolm is facing an ethical dilemma, but instead of responding to it, he avoids it and pretends it doesn’t exist. The problem will most likely

a)

solve itself.

b)

get better.

c)

get worse.

d)

go away.

14.

Making a decision when facing an ethical dilemma will most likely make you

a)

less content.

b)

more satisfied.

c)

unhappy.

d)

anxious.

15.

Following your __________ can help you recognize an ethical dilemma.

a)

coworkers’ advice

b)

supervisor’s example

c)

ethical principles

d)

company handbook

16.

When considering whether to report your boss for behaving dishonestly, you should use your sense of __________ to determine if you’re facing an ethical dilemma.

a)

boss

b)

accountability

c)

viability

d)

integrity

17.

When Henry makes a mistake at work, he considers blaming one of his coworkers. His sense of __________ lets him know that he is facing an ethical dilemma.

a)

disrespect

b)

rule of law

c)

viability

d)

accountability

18.

When Tori considers taking something that doesn’t belong to her, which ethical principle could help her recognize that she’s facing an ethical dilemma?

a)

Respect

b)

Transparency

c)

Accountability

d)

Trust

19.

            If you’re considering doing something illegal to get ahead at work, which ethical principle could help you determine that you’re facing an ethical dilemma?

a)

Viability

b)

Rule of law

c)

Accountability

d)

Trust

20.

Jasmine doesn’t think it’s a big deal to steal a few things from work. Which ethical principle would help her realize that the long-term repercussions of her actions could create an ethical dilemma?

a)

Viability

b)

Trust

c)

Transparency

d)

Fairness

21.

Which of the following is a question you should ask yourself to determine whether you’re facing a problem or a true ethical dilemma:

a)

Could someone be unhappy?

b)

Is there an easy or hard choice?

c)

Could someone be hurt?

d)

Is money at stake?

22.

Which of the following is true of recognizing ethical dilemmas:

a)

They are always obvious.

b)

You must also respond to them.

c)

You can ignore them after recognizing them.

d)

Choosing the right decision is simple.

23.

What is the first step you should take when resolving an ethical dilemma?

a)

Figure out who’s affected.

b)

Consider all your potential actions.

c)

Identify the dilemma.

d)

Reflect on the outcome.

24.

“Who’s involved?” and “Which ethical principles are being violated?” are questions you should ask during which step of the ethical dilemma response process?

a)

Get the facts.

b)

Consider all your potential actions.

c)

Check your gut feeling.

d)

Make and implement your decision.

25.

Deciding who should take action is part of which step of the ethical dilemma response process?

a)

Identify the dilemma.

b)

Make and implement your decision.

c)

Reflect on the outcome.

d)

Figure out who’s affected.

26.

When Benji faces an ethical dilemma, he thinks about the positives and negatives of each possible solution. Which step of the ethical dilemma response process is Benji completing?

a)

Get the facts.

b)

Reflect on the outcome.

c)

Identify the dilemma.

d)

Consider all your potential actions.

27.

Zoey isn’t sure which decision to make, so she decides to follow her intuition when responding to an ethical dilemma. Which step of the ethical dilemma response process is Zoey taking part in?

a)

Check your gut feeling.

b)

Consider all your potential actions.

c)

Figure out who’s affected

d)

Get the facts.

28.

Asking yourself how other people will react to your decisions is part of which step of the ethical dilemma response process?

a)

Figure out who’s affected.

b)

Make and implement your decision.

c)

Get the facts.

d)

Identify the dilemma.

29.

If you don’t successfully resolve your ethical dilemma, what should you do?

a)

Congratulate yourself.

b)

Be angry at yourself for making a mistake.

c)

Think about what you can do differently next time. 

d)

Avoid facing ethical dilemmas in the future.

30.

Learning to handle ethical dilemmas most often

a)

happens automatically.

b)

is easy.

c)

requires training.

d)

takes time.

31.

Into what two categories can wants be divided?

a)

Unlimited and noneconomic

b)

Economic and noneconomic

c)

Unlimited and limited

d)

Unlimited and economics

32.

Seeing a movie at a theater would be considered a(n) __________ want.

a)

unlimited

b)

limited

c)

economic

d)

noneconomic

33.

Friendship would be considered a(n) __________ want.

a)

economic

b)

limited

c)

noneconomic

d)

unlimited

34.

Which of the following groups of words best describes wants:

a)

Limited, changing, and compensating

b)

Limited, unchanging, and competing

c)

Unlimited, unchanging, and compensating

d)

Unlimited, changing, and competing

35.

Water and air are examples of __________ resources, while people are considered to be __________ resources.

a)

capital; human

b)

natural; human

c)

physical; mental

d)

mental; natural

36.

In economics, capital goods include

a)

buildings and equipment.

b)

labor and management.

c)

mental and physical work.

d)

trees and water.

37.

Why are resources considered limited?

a)

Everyone has them, and they change.

b)

Entrepreneurs do not invest enough of them.

c)

There are so many that people must decide which ones to choose at any one time.

d)

There are not enough available for everyone to have as much of them as desired.

38.

A gap between unlimited wants and limited resources creates

a)

scarcity.

b)

economics.

c)

wants.

d)

resources.

39.

Michelle is trying to decide which goods and services to purchase so that she can get maximum satisfaction. Michelle is

a)

creating scarcity.

b)

economizing.

c)

increasing distribution.

d)

a producer.

40.

John only had $40 to spend and couldn’t decide whether to buy a new pair of jeans or to go to an amusement park. He finally decided to spend his money on the amusement park. What was the opportunity cost of his decision?

a)

New pair of jeans

b)

$40

c)

No opportunity cost was involved.

d)

Trip to amusement park

41.

A manager is willing to accept the production of fewer products as long as their workers produce higher-quality products. The manager is making a(n)

a)

exchange.

b)

trade-off.

c)

capital good.

d)

distribution.

42.

What are the three basic economic questions?

a)

When will products be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be allocated

b)

Where will products be produced, when will products be produced, and what products will be produced

c)

What products will be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be allocated

d)

When will products be produced, what products will be produced, and how will products be allocated

43.

The heart of economics is

a)

wants.

b)

resources.

c)

trade-offs.

d)

decision-making.

44.

Which of the following is the best reason for studying economics:

a)

To determine which occupations interest you

b)

To find the best use for resources and supplies

c)

To prepare for effective decision-making and responsible citizenship

d)

To learn how to invest money and express social responsibility

45.

The ultimate goal of all economic activity is

a)

consumption.

b)

production.

c)

exchange.

d)

distribution.

46.

For consumption to occur, goods and services must be

a)

specialized.

b)

improved.

c)

exchanged.

d)

produced.

47.

What do consumers, producers, and the owners of resources do with money payments to create a flow of resources, goods, services, and money payments?

a)

Exchange

b)

Distribute

c)

Produce

d)

Consume

48.

Distribution examines how income is divided between

a)

producers and resource owners.

b)

consumers and producers.

c)

consumers and resource owners.

d)

producers and economizers.

49.

Consumers are typically most willing to pay more for goods and services that bring them greater

a)

opportunity costs.

b)

satisfaction.

c)

popularity.

d)

trade-offs.

50.

Two factors involved in determining the value of a resource, good, or service are

a)

availability and trade-offs.

b)

demand and desires.

c)

productivity and opportunity costs.

d)

availability and demand.

51.

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

a)

consequence

b)

ethical situation

c)

intuition

d)

dilemma

52.

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

53.

Reliable; deserving the confidence of others.

a)

fairness

b)

trustworthy

c)

arrogance

d)

accountability

54.

Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance.

a)

accountability

b)

transparency

c)

rule of law

d)

ethical principles

55.

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

56.

The basic principles that govern your behavior.

a)

fairness

b)

ethics

c)

integrity

d)

viability

57.

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

a)

transparency

b)

trustworthy

c)

role model

d)

arrogance

58.

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

59.

Complying with laws and regulations.

a)

viability

b)

rule of law

c)

ethics

d)

dilemma

60.

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

a)

intuition

b)

ethical principles

c)

integrity

d)

respect

61.

The long-term value of your choices.

a)

viability

b)

ethics

c)

transparency

d)

rule of law

62.

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

63.

An inflated sense of self-importance.

a)

role model

b)

viability

c)

arrogance

d)

integrity

64.

The result of an action.

a)

ethical situation

b)

arrogance

c)

dilemma

d)

consequence

65.

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

a)

dilemma

b)

ethical dilemma

c)

ethical situation

d)

viability

66.

Instinct; gut feeling.

a)

ethics

b)

intuition

c)

integrity

d)

viability

67.

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

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

integrity

d)

greed

68.

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

a)

dilemma

b)

problem

c)

situation

d)

ethical dilemma

69.

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

70.

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

71.

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

72.

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.

73.

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

74.

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

75.

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

76.

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

77.

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?"

78.

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

79.

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

80.

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

81.

Ethical issues deal with ______ choices.

a)

realistic and unrealistic

b)

beneficial and non-beneficial

c)

enjoyable and unpleasant

d)

right and wrong

82.

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

83.

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

84.

Integrity means acting with

a)

humility

b)

a sense of humor

c)

leadership skills

d)

honesty

85.

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

86.

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

87.

Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?

a)

transparency

b)

accountability

c)

fairness

d)

rule of law

88.

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

89.

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

90.

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

91.

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

a)

transparency

b)

trust

c)

rule of law

d)

viability

92.

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

93.

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