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Worksheets3rd Block Code 11/21/23
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 57mins
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
You are trying to decide whether or not to plagiarize a paper for school. This is an example of an ethical
value
principle
dilemma
moral
Ethical dilemmas involve choosing between what is
right or wrong
easy or hard
opinion or fact
wanted or needed
In a(n) _____________, someone could be harmed.
dilemma
problem
situation
ethical dilemma
Mara's ethical belief don't change, whether she's at her part-time job or hanging out with her friends. Mara follows
ethical principles
ethical dilemmas
subjective morals
situational beliefs
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
DeMarcus behaves ethically at his job even when no coworkers or supervisors are watching.
transparency
viability
integrity
greed
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
In ethical dilemmas, someone (or something) could be
promoted.
hurt.
respected.
fired.
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.
legal
correct
right
respectful
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
solve itself.
get better.
get worse.
go away.
Making a decision when facing an ethical dilemma will most likely make you
less content.
more satisfied.
unhappy.
anxious.
Following your __________ can help you recognize an ethical dilemma.
coworkers’ advice
supervisor’s example
ethical principles
company handbook
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.
boss
accountability
viability
integrity
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.
disrespect
rule of law
viability
accountability
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?
Respect
Transparency
Accountability
Trust
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?
Viability
Rule of law
Accountability
Trust
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?
Viability
Trust
Transparency
Fairness
Which of the following is a question you should ask yourself to determine whether you’re facing a problem or a true ethical dilemma:
Could someone be unhappy?
Is there an easy or hard choice?
Could someone be hurt?
Is money at stake?
Which of the following is true of recognizing ethical dilemmas:
They are always obvious.
You must also respond to them.
You can ignore them after recognizing them.
Choosing the right decision is simple.
What is the first step you should take when resolving an ethical dilemma?
Figure out who’s affected.
Consider all your potential actions.
Identify the dilemma.
Reflect on the outcome.
“Who’s involved?” and “Which ethical principles are being violated?” are questions you should ask during which step of the ethical dilemma response process?
Get the facts.
Consider all your potential actions.
Check your gut feeling.
Make and implement your decision.
Deciding who should take action is part of which step of the ethical dilemma response process?
Identify the dilemma.
Make and implement your decision.
Reflect on the outcome.
Figure out who’s affected.
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?
Get the facts.
Reflect on the outcome.
Identify the dilemma.
Consider all your potential actions.
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?
Check your gut feeling.
Consider all your potential actions.
Figure out who’s affected
Get the facts.
Asking yourself how other people will react to your decisions is part of which step of the ethical dilemma response process?
Figure out who’s affected.
Make and implement your decision.
Get the facts.
Identify the dilemma.
If you don’t successfully resolve your ethical dilemma, what should you do?
Congratulate yourself.
Be angry at yourself for making a mistake.
Think about what you can do differently next time.
Avoid facing ethical dilemmas in the future.
Learning to handle ethical dilemmas most often
happens automatically.
is easy.
requires training.
takes time.
Into what two categories can wants be divided?
Unlimited and noneconomic
Economic and noneconomic
Unlimited and limited
Unlimited and economics
Seeing a movie at a theater would be considered a(n) __________ want.
unlimited
limited
economic
noneconomic
Friendship would be considered a(n) __________ want.
economic
limited
noneconomic
unlimited
Which of the following groups of words best describes wants:
Limited, changing, and compensating
Limited, unchanging, and competing
Unlimited, unchanging, and compensating
Unlimited, changing, and competing
Water and air are examples of __________ resources, while people are considered to be __________ resources.
capital; human
natural; human
physical; mental
mental; natural
In economics, capital goods include
buildings and equipment.
labor and management.
mental and physical work.
trees and water.
Why are resources considered limited?
Everyone has them, and they change.
Entrepreneurs do not invest enough of them.
There are so many that people must decide which ones to choose at any one time.
There are not enough available for everyone to have as much of them as desired.
A gap between unlimited wants and limited resources creates
scarcity.
economics.
wants.
resources.
Michelle is trying to decide which goods and services to purchase so that she can get maximum satisfaction. Michelle is
creating scarcity.
economizing.
increasing distribution.
a producer.
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?
New pair of jeans
$40
No opportunity cost was involved.
Trip to amusement park
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)
exchange.
trade-off.
capital good.
distribution.
What are the three basic economic questions?
When will products be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be allocated
Where will products be produced, when will products be produced, and what products will be produced
What products will be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be allocated
When will products be produced, what products will be produced, and how will products be allocated
The heart of economics is
wants.
resources.
trade-offs.
decision-making.
Which of the following is the best reason for studying economics:
To determine which occupations interest you
To find the best use for resources and supplies
To prepare for effective decision-making and responsible citizenship
To learn how to invest money and express social responsibility
The ultimate goal of all economic activity is
consumption.
production.
exchange.
distribution.
For consumption to occur, goods and services must be
specialized.
improved.
exchanged.
produced.
What do consumers, producers, and the owners of resources do with money payments to create a flow of resources, goods, services, and money payments?
Exchange
Distribute
Produce
Consume
Distribution examines how income is divided between
producers and resource owners.
consumers and producers.
consumers and resource owners.
producers and economizers.
Consumers are typically most willing to pay more for goods and services that bring them greater
opportunity costs.
satisfaction.
popularity.
trade-offs.
Two factors involved in determining the value of a resource, good, or service are
availability and trade-offs.
demand and desires.
productivity and opportunity costs.
availability and demand.
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
