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Ethics 3.0

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ethics is _________.

a)
a collection of personal beliefs.
b)
a set of laws that must be followed.
c)
a system of moral principles that govern behavior.
d)
a guideline for financial transactions.
2.

Which of the following is usually considered unethical?

a)

punching someone you are angry with

b)

fighting someone in a boxing match

c)

punching a robber who's robbing an old woman

d)

punching a wall when you are angry

3.

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)

rule of law.

c)

viability.

d)

accountability.

4.

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)

justice.

c)

accountability.

d)

transparency.

5.

the sharing of information about a client only with those people who are directly involved in that persons care is termed:

a)

confidentiality

b)

informed consent

c)

malpractice

d)

autonomy

6.
Mr. Ames has many family members that visit him in the hospital and are involved in his care. Which family members can discuss Mr. Ames’ medical information with the health care team?
 
a)
All family members
 
b)
Immediate family members
 
c)
Mr. Ames’ children
 
d)
Those given permission
7.
A ___________ is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between alternatives.
a)
Dilemma
b)
Questions
c)
Choices
d)
Justify
8.

Behaving ethically means doing

a)

what your friends do.

b)

only what’s legal.

c)

the right thing.

d)

what benefits you the most.

9.

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

10.

Ethical issues deal with __________ choices.

a)

realistic and unrealistic

b)

enjoyable and unpleasant

c)

beneficial and non-beneficial

d)

right and wrong

11.

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)

integrity.

c)

transparency.

d)

rule of law.

12.

What is Ethics all about?

a)

An Ethnic Minority

b)

A Strange Person

c)

Morally Correct Behavior

d)

Making Lots of Money out of Customers

13.

What are the benefits of a company being ethical?

a)

Impact on competitiveness

b)

Value addition

c)

Enhances reputation

d)

All of the above

14.

What does CSR mean?

a)

Company Social Reputation

b)

Canine Secure Reality

c)

Corporate Social Responsibility

d)

Computer Security Regulations

15.

All are universal ethical standards except:

a)

Trustworthiness

b)

Respect

c)

Caring

d)

Lying

16.

Why are workplace ethics important?

a)

Because our actions not only affect us, but also those around us.

b)

They play an important role in a company's growth and development.

c)

To maintain a professional company culture and build a better relationship with customers by providing better services.

d)

All of the above.

17.

Behaving ethically means doing:

a)

What your colleagues do.

b)

the right thing.

c)

only what's lawful and legal.

d)

what benefits you the most.

18.

Which is an ethical issue:

a)

Deciding whether to have lunch with colleagues or not.

b)

Choosing between travelling or staying in office.

c)

Deciding whether to lie to your boss or not.

d)

Choosing whether to share your achievements with your colleagues or not.

19.

Ethical issue deal with ___________ choices:

a)

Right & Wrong

b)

Friendly & Unfriendly

c)

Enjoyable & Unpleasant

d)

Beneficial & Non-beneficial

20.

Integrity means acting with:

a)

Aggression

b)

A sense of humor

c)

Honesty

d)

Skills

21.

If one of your co-worker is treating another worker unfairly, what is ethical thing to do?

a)

Speak up.

b)

Be aggressive.

c)

Ignore it.

d)

Look for another job.

22.

It is the study of the methods and principles used to distinguish good from bad, right from wrong actions.

a)

Actions

b)

Objects

c)

Ethics

d)

Moral

23.

The following are examples of good ethics at the workplace

a)

Blow the whistle, stay productive, and set the example

b)

Stay productive, being punctual, and lack of communication

c)

Lying, being accountable, and gossiping

d)

Critical thinking, setting the example, and falsifying information

24.

'Forcing someone to do something by threatening to do something negative if they don't'

a)

Blackmail

b)

Bribery

c)

Withholding

d)

Lying

25.

Think about mistakes as opportunities to learn

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

Which of the following has an impact on a person's prejudices?

a)

Parents

b)

Friends

c)

Media

d)

All are correct

27.
Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?
a)
Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior.
b)
Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do.
c)
Ethics is a society’s standards of conduct based on moral values and principles of its members.
d)
Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration.
28.
What is the difference between ethics and moral values?
a)
Ethics means society's concept of right and wrong, Morals are personal beliefs.
b)
Ethics are personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.
c)
Ethics are society's concept of personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.
d)
Ethics are personal concepts. Morals are right and wrong through society.
29.

What is the definition of Business Ethics?

a)

Acting only based on personal beliefs

b)

Acting with an awareness of the need for complying with rules

c)

Acting based on the laws of the land

d)

Acting without any awareness of rules

30.

What are the two broad areas of business ethics mentioned in the text?

a)

Managerial innovation and Corporate profits

b)

Managerial mischief and Moral mazes

c)

Managerial leadership and Employee satisfaction

d)

Managerial excellence and Moral values

31.

What is the main purpose of ethics tools mentioned in the text?

a)

To create conflicts in the workplace

b)

To avoid following rules

c)

To assist individuals and groups in making right decisions

d)

To increase profits

32.

What are the characteristics of ethical leaders according to the text?

a)

Ignore the values and principles of the organization

b)

Frame actions in ethical terms

c)

Avoid tough decisions

d)

Focus on personal ego and success

33.

What type of ethics codes emphasize preventing unlawful behavior?

a)

Performance-Based Ethics Codes

b)

Quality-Based Ethics Codes

c)

Integrity-Based Ethics Codes

d)

Compliance-Based Ethics Codes

34.

What is the main focus of ethical leadership?

a)

Personal gain

b)

Ignoring stakeholders

c)

Avoiding tough decisions

d)

Organizational success and shared accountability

35.

What is the purpose of an ethics management committee?

a)

To establish organizational values

b)

To ignore ethical considerations

c)

To create conflicts in the workplace

d)

To penalize wrongdoers

36.

What is the best way to handle ethical dilemmas according to the text?

a)

Make decisions in secret

b)

Ignore them and focus on personal goals

c)

Blame others for the dilemmas

d)

Avoid their occurrence in the first place

37.

The activity of buying and selling goods or services

a)

money laundering

b)

trade

c)

invoice

d)

bribery

38.

The principles according to which we decide if something is right or wrong

a)

honesty

b)

bribery

c)

coercion

d)

ethics

39.

The crime of not paying the full amount of tax that one should pay

a)

tax evasion

b)

corruption

c)

embezzlement

d)

invoice

40.

An agremment on rules of behaviour for the members of a group or organization

a)

honesty

b)

corruption

c)

code of conduct

d)

bribery

41.

Which of the following should be the basis for moral judgment?

a)

Limiting the moral rights of individuals in the workplace

b)

Ensuring that distribution of benefits and burdens is based on status

c)

Limiting the influence of relationships

d)

Maximizing the net utility of action

42.

What is meta-ethics?

a)

It is concerned with what is meant by right or wrong

b)

It is concerned with normative ethical theories

c)

It is concerned with Divine Command Theory alone

d)

It is concerned with principles of normative ethics

43.

What are the two main forms of meta ethics?

a)

2. Non cognitivism- there is no such thing as a moral truths, moral facts are subjective emotional responses.

b)

1. Cognitivism- moral truths exist independently of the mind, they can be true/false and terms such as ‘right’ correspond to things in the world

c)

2. Non cognitivism- there is such thing as a moral truth, moral facts are not subjective emotional responses.

44.
What are stakeholders?
a)
Anybody who knows the name of the business
b)
Anybody who takes an interest in a business
c)
Anybody who works for the business
d)
Anybody who buys from the business
45.
True or False: stakeholders can be internal and external.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a stakeholder?
a)
Customers
b)
Shareholders
c)
Local Community 
d)
Children
47.
True or False: financiers are a stakeholder in a business.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
As a stakeholder, what interest would customers have in a business?
a)
Working Conditions
b)
Payment Methods
c)
Increase Profits
d)
Paying Taxes
49.
As a stakeholder, what interest would the suppliers have in a business?
a)
Following Legislations
b)
Business Relationships
c)
Payment Methods
d)
Staff Pay
50.
As a stakeholder, what interest would the employees have in a business?
a)
Following Legislations
b)
Business Relationships
c)
Payment Methods
d)
Staff Pay
51.
True or False: a consequence of a business not listening to their stakeholders is employees could go on strike.
a)
True
b)
False
52.

Which of the following is NOT an effect element for Advertising Theory?

a)

Effect of Desire

b)

Effect of Belief

c)

Social Effect

d)

Effect of Business Ethics

53.

Social effect is ________.

a)
the role of technology in communication
b)
the effects of climate change on society
c)
the impact of social interactions on individuals and groups
d)
the influence of economic factors on behavior
54.

Effect on belief refers to __________________.

a)
the influence of emotions on beliefs and attitudes
b)
the relationship between knowledge and perception
c)
the impact of social norms on behavior
d)
the role of logic in decision making
55.

Which of the following is NOT a business ethics theory?

a)

Cognitivism Theory

b)

Advertising Theory

c)

Stakeholder Theory

d)

Ethics of Rights and Justice

56.

Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder in an organization?

a)
A company executive
b)

Maybank

c)
A random passerby
d)
A project manager