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Ethics Assessment Questions

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Behaving ethically means doing

a)

what your friends do.

b)

only what’s legal.

c)

the right thing.

d)

what benefits you the most.

2.

Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows

a)

ethical principles.

b)

situational beliefs.

c)

ethical consequences.

d)

popular beliefs.

3.

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.

4.

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

5.

Ethical issues deal with _________ choices.

a)

realistic and unrealistic

b)

enjoyable and unpleasant

c)

beneficial and non-beneficial

d)

right and wrong

6.

Vivian told her parents she was going to the library to study when she was actually going to the movies with friends. Her parents found out, and now they don’t believe Vivian when she tells them where she’s going. Because of her behavior, Vivian is facing a(n)

a)

consequence.

b)

ethical principle.

c)

decision-making process.

d)

legal problem.

7.

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

8.

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 poor reputation

c)

A bad example

d)

Lost trust

9.

Integrity means acting with

a)

humility.

b)

leadership skills.

c)

a sense of humor.

d)

honesty.

10.

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.

11.

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)

Viability

c)

Trust

d)

Accountability

12.

Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?

a)

Transparency

b)

Fairness

c)

Accountability

d)

Rule of law

13.

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.

14.

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)

rule of law.

c)

viability.

d)

trust.

15.

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)

fairness.

c)

accountability.

d)

transparency.

16.

If one of your coworkers is treating another coworker unfairly, what is the ethical thing to do?

a)

Speak up.

b)

Ignore it.

c)

Be aggressive.

d)

Look for another job.

17.

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)

Transparency

c)

Respect

d)

Trust

18.

How can you show respect for a person you’re speaking with?

a)

Avoid listening to their opinions.

b)

Start an argument when you don’t agree.

c)

Interrupt when you have a point.

d)

Be polite and maintain eye contact.

19.

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

a)

Transparency

b)

Rule of law

c)

Trust

d)

Viability

20.

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?”

21.

You decide not to take a certain action because you know it’s the wrong thing to do. You have made this decision based on your

a)

peers.

b)

ethics.

c)

regulations.

d)

laws.

22.

A business’s ethics determine whether or not an action is acceptable for that business, especially if the action

a)

affects the environment.

b)

is illegal.

c)

contributes to the business’s profitability.

d)

has a negative impact on others.

23.

Understanding business ethics can be difficult since

a)

there are no industry-specific ethical codes.

b)

it is a relatively new field of study.

c)

many people aren’t sure how to behave ethically.

d)

they involve a lot of technical terms.

24.

Which of the following is a true statement about business ethics and the law:

a)

The two are not the same thing, but they do overlap.

b)

Everything that is illegal is also unethical.

c)

Everything that is ethical is also legal.

d)

The two have nothing to do with each other.

25.

One difference between business ethics and the law is that business ethics

a)

are often unwritten.

b)

must be published.

c)

are enforced by government.

d)

are easy to determine.

26.

Which of the following is a true statement about breaking the law:

a)

It is acceptable in most industries.

b)

It is necessary for business success.

c)

It will make a company more popular.

d)

It may have different consequences than breaching business ethics.

27.

Which of the following is one of the four pillars of a business’s social responsibility:

a)

Political responsibility

b)

Economic responsibility

c)

Media responsibility

d)

Universal responsibility

28.

A large tech company donates a portion of its proceeds to charity. This is an example of _________ responsibility.

a)

legal

b)

ethical

c)

philanthropic

d)

economic

29.

Which of the following is an example of a business’s ethical obligation to its stakeholders:

a)

Sharing trade secrets within its industry

b)

Doubling investors’ money within two years

c)

Providing safe working environments for employees

d)

Allowing the competition to succeed

30.

Why should a business practice good ethics?

a)

An unethical business will go bankrupt.

b)

The government will fine an unethical business.

c)

An ethical business makes more money than all its competitors.

d)

An ethical business contributes toward its own success.

31.

Which of the following is a true statement about ethical business practices:

a)

They do not guarantee positive outcomes.

b)

They are more difficult to undertake than unethical practices.

c)

They are all under government regulation.

d)

They ensure that a business will succeed.

32.

A business suddenly moves its operations to a new town, leaving its current employees jobless. Its reason for taking this action, which some consider unethical, might be that the action

a)

benefits the community.

b)

is not illegal.

c)

is committed by unethical employees.

d)

doesn’t hurt anyone.

33.

A financial advisor receives a bonus for selling a certain mutual fund. Her reason for taking this action, which some consider unethical, might be that the action

a)

benefits the community.

b)

is acceptable within the industry.

c)

is acceptable in a foreign culture.

d)

is committed by unethical employees.

34.

Some people believe that a business’s only true ethical obligation is to

a)

contribute to charity.

b)

provide jobs.

c)

protect the environment.

d)

make money.

35.

A company goes bankrupt because of its unethical accounting practices. The reason for its unethical behavior might be that the action is

a)

not illegal.

b)

acceptable in a foreign culture.

c)

committed by unethical employees.

d)

acceptable within the industry.

36.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of poor business ethics:

a)

Decreased internal problems

b)

Negative public image

c)

Increased customer loyalty

d)

Reduced risk of lawsuits

37.

A business with poor ethics is likely to

a)

avoid fines.

b)

beat the competition.

c)

decrease its financial risk.

d)

lose customers.

38.

A business with poor ethics causes internal problems for itself by

a)

improving its public image.

b)

increasing customer loyalty.

c)

decreasing productivity.

d)

decreasing financial risk.

39.

Which of the following is an example of increased financial risk for a company with poor business ethics:

a)

Decreased company value

b)

Increased productivity

c)

Increased sales

d)

Decreased labor costs

40.

Unethical business practices may lower a company's stock prices because

a)

investors prefer to invest in companies they perceive as ethical.

b)

the government fines unethical companies.

c)

employees resign from unethical companies.

d)

unethical companies usually go bankrupt.