WorksheetsEthics Quiz (15 Questions)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best defines ethics?
A. A set of laws enforced by government
B. Moral principles that guide behavior
C. Traditions passed through culture
D. Rules created by organizations
If an employee witnesses a coworker stealing supplies, the ethical response is to:
Ignore it since it's not your problem
Join in so you're not singled out
Report it to the appropriate authority
Warn the coworker privately but take no further action
The principle of confidentiality requires:
Sharing private information with trusted friends
Never discussing work outside the office
Protecting sensitive information unless legally required to disclose it
Keeping secrets to gain personal advantage
Which ethical theory focuses on the consequences of actions to determine right and wrong?
Deontology
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Relativism
Accepting gifts from a vendor in exchange for favorable treatment is an example of:
Transparency
Fairness
Conflict of interest
Loyalty
An ethical leader should prioritize:
Profit over everything
Treating employees with respect and fairness
Hiding information from stakeholders
Avoiding difficult decisions
Which of these is an example of whistleblowing?
Following all company rules
Reporting illegal activity within your organization
Working overtime without pay
Negotiating for higher wages
The phrase “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” best represents:
The Golden Rule
Relativism
A student copying another's test answers is engaging in:
Academic integrity
Cheating
Teamwork
Responsibility
Which of the following actions demonstrates integrity?
Taking credit for someone else's work
Admitting mistakes openly and fixing them
Hiding errors to protect your reputation
Changing results to please a client
Which ethical approach emphasizes following universal duties and rules, regardless of outcomes?
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Deontology
Pragmatism
A company that avoids polluting local rivers is practicing:
Legal compliance only
Corporate Social Responsibility
Insider trading
Profit maximization
Which of these is an ethical dilemma?
Choosing between two job offers
Deciding whether to lie to protect a friend or tell the truth and risk losing them
Picking which restaurant to eat at
Deciding which class to attend first
Bribery is considered unethical because it:
Increases transparency
Promotes fairness
Undermines trust and justice
Creates efficiency in decision-making
Ethical decision-making often involves balancing:
Speed and accuracy
Personal gain and moral responsibility
Legal rules and efficiency
Popularity and ambition
