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WorksheetsAP Seminar: Stimulus #1 Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
According to the text, which of the following is considered the "first of human qualities" as quoted by Aristotle?
Intelligence
Bravery
Courage
Ethical behavior
What is the essential quality needed to change a world which yields most painfully to change, as mentioned in the text?
The ability to follow orders
Physical strength
Moral courage
Intelligent disobedience
What does "intelligent disobedience" involve, according to the text?
Disobeying orders without thinking about the consequences
Following orders without question
The ability to work within the system to maintain standards and uphold moral values
Avoiding any form of disobedience to maintain peace
According to the article, what is the primary reason society and culture place a large amount of pressure on people to obey orders?
To maintain a disciplined military force
To ensure the safety of authority figures
To teach children and adults the importance of hierarchy
To prevent chaos and maintain order
What does the Uniform Code of Military Justice state about obeying lawful orders?
Obeying lawful orders is optional based on personal judgment
Military personnel have no obligation to obey lawful orders
Obeying lawful orders is a legal obligation and failure to do so is punishable
Only orders from superior commissioned officers must be obeyed
According to William Miller, author of "The Mystery of Courage," moral courage involves which of the following?
Conforming to the expectations of society
Avoiding personal consequences at all costs
Admitting one's mistakes and defying immoral or imprudent orders
Seeking praise and avoiding criticism
What is considered a key aspect of moral courage as discussed in the text?
It is a common occurrence in society
It involves acting on one's obligations and convictions despite risks
It is only recognized in acts of physical bravery
It is easily displayed without any personal consequences
How does the text illustrate the complexity of defining moral courage in the context of the 9/11 hijackers?
By showing that their actions are considered courageous by everyone
By discussing how they are seen as martyrs by some but as cowards by others
By explaining that their actions had no personal consequences
By stating that their actions were universally condemned
According to the text, what additional element does intelligent disobedience often require?
Professionalism
Operational efficiency
Moral courage
Political pressure
According to the text, what is the true greatness of a nation measured by?
Its ability to enforce laws without exception
The trust it places in its citizens to act responsibly without being coerced
The number of laws it has on the books
The personal preferences of its leaders
What is considered the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men, according to General Patton?
Intelligence
Obedience
Moral courage
Physical strength
According to the text, what is one way that organizations may attempt to achieve organizational goals that is considered unethical?
Encouraging employees to take additional training
Rebranding products to appeal to a wider audience
Relabeling improper behavior as acceptable to achieve goals
Promoting employees based on merit
What responsibility do leaders and followers have according to the text?
To maintain the status quo and avoid taking risks
To encourage and take action when moral obligation and ethics demand it
To focus solely on achieving short-term organizational goals
To ensure that all employees adhere to the written rules only
What does the text suggest about organizations that reward results without considering ethics?
They tend to have a clear and positive public image.
They are likely to foster a culture of honesty and transparency.
They may breed dishonesty and reap the negative results of a culture which says one thing and does another.
They usually have a more stable and predictable growth pattern.
What are the two concepts that the text suggests need to be taught in every organization?
Obedience and hierarchy
Moral courage and intelligent disobedience
Disobedience and adversity
Hierarchy and moral courage
According to the text, when is it appropriate for followers to exhibit intelligent disobedience?
When they want to gain a higher position in the hierarchy
When they are instructed to perform an unethical act
When they are facing adverse consequences
When they need to report a minor wrongdoing
