Vocabulary 1
to make known; reveal or uncover
What is Disclose
an approach toward decision making in which a person evaluates moral principles
What is Ethics
How many alternative solutions should be listed when making an ethical decision?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
What is Three
Which of the following terms describes a set of standards of conduct which guide decisions and actions based on duties derived from core values?
A. Benchmarks B. Rituals C. Behaviors D. Ethics
What is Ethics
Which of the following types of choices are made based on moral principles and values?
A. Ethical choices B. Proper choices C. Legal choices D. Illegal choices
What is Ethical Choices
the principles of right and wrong accepted by an individual or a social group
What is Moral Principles
professional standards of conduct based on moral principles and values, guides decision-making processes and actions
What are Business Ethics
Which of the following steps in the ethical decision-making process involves devising an accurate problem definition?
A. Selecting the best choice B. Listing all alternatives and the consequences C. Defining the problem D. Evaluating your decision
What is Defining the problem
Which of the following was not mentioned by Bryan Mudd as a way in which news stories can affect people’s lives?
A. The accuracy of the news stories
B. The motivation behind the news stories
C. The attractiveness of the news stories
D. The tone of the news stories
What is The attractiveness of the news stories
Jason is using a company printer to print fliers for his garage sale. Which of the following describes Jason’s behavior?
A. Illegal behavior B. Ethical behavior C. Unethical behavior D. Appropriate behavior
What is Unethical behavior
a set of guidelines which govern behavior
What are Code of Ethics
the treatment or consideration of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group, class or category to which that person or thing belong rather than on individual merit
What is Discrimination
Which of the following steps in the ethical decision-making process involves reviewing alternatives and consequences?
A. Selecting the best choice B. Listing all alternatives and the consequences C. Defining the problem D. Evaluating your decision
What is Selecting the best choice
Which of the following terms is defined as action guided by a set of principles of morality?
A. Legal behavior B. Mannerly behavior C. Lawful behavior D. Ethical behavior
What is Ethical behavior
Unfair treatment of staff is an example of which of the following?
A. Ethical business practice B. Unethical business practice C. Moral business practice D. Appropriate business practice
What is Unethical business practice
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
What are values
choices made according to law
What are Legal/Illegal Choices
2. Which of the following questions should NOT be taken into consideration when listing all the alternatives and consequences to solve an ethical problem?
A. Is it legal? B. Does it fit my personal values? C. Who will be affected? D. Does it benefit me personally?
What is Does it benefit me personally?
Which of the following terms is defined as conduct in accordance with what a person determines is right versus wrong?
A. Legal behavior B. Moral behavior C. Lawful behavior D. Mannerly behavior
What is B. Moral behavior
Which of the following is NOT an example of confidential information in the workplace?
A. A company’s employee handbook B. Research information of new products or services C. A company’s employee records D. A company’s client records
What is A company’s employee handbook
choices made based on moral principles and values
What are Ethical/Unethical Choices
occurs when information relating to a company, product or person is not available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals
What is Confidentiality
Which of the following is INCORRECT when making an ethical decision?
A. It is important to be confident in your choice.
B. The choice should be made based on moral principles and values.
C. Irrelevant and unimportant information should also be included when defining a problem.
D. The process should be repeated if it is not the best decision.
What is Irrelevant and unimportant information should also be included when defining a problem.
Which of the following two businesses did Judge Parker mention to explain the positive or destructive role of ethics in business?
A. Target vs. Wal-Mart
B. Chick-fil-A vs. Enron
C. Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s
D. Bank of America vs. Citi Bank
What is Chick-fil-A vs. Enron
Which of the following is NOT a reason for participating in unethical business practices?
A. Low morale or lack of care for company B. Desire to succeed or advance career C. Extreme pressure to meet deadlines D. Adequate training, background or explanation of company policy
What is Adequate training, background or explanation of company policy