EL-123
Behaving ethically means doing
The right thing
You have two job offers, and you’re trying to decide which one to accept. Each job has its advantages and disadvantages. You’re facing a(n)
Dilemma
The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters is an example of a(n)
Craft/trade union
A characteristic of human wants is that they are
Unlimited
Any two (or more) things are interdependent if they __________ each other.
Rely upon
Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows
Ethical principles
Ethical dilemmas involve choosing between what is
Right or wrong
A union worker who is just beginning in the occupation is referred to as a(n)
Apprentice
Economic “votes” are cast by consumers each time they
Interdependence is a(n) __________ life situation.
difficult
Normal
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?
Legal problems
DeMarcus behaves ethically at his job even when no coworkers or supervisors are watching. DeMarcus is displaying
Integrity
Though employees who work for auto companies hold a variety of different jobs, they may all belong to the same union—the United Auto Workers. This is an example of a(n) __________ union.
Industrial
Producers respond to consumers’ positive economic “votes” by
Increasing production
In business, everyone works toward __________ goals.
Shared
You make sure everyone working on your group project has an equal share of the work because you care about the ethical principle of
Fairness
Thaddeus feels that his job doesn’t pay him enough, so he feels like he deserves to take money out of the register every once in a while. Thaddeus is motivated by
Greed
Union members join up at what level of a union?
Local
Bread for a family would best be classified as a(n) __________ product.
Convenience
The way in which supervisors guide the work of employees depends upon their
Management style
Integrity means acting with
Honesty
You are trying to decide whether or not to plagiarize a paper for school. This is an example of an ethical
Dilemma
Local 476 of the UAW walked off the job in support of Local 477 of the UAW, which was striking. This is known as a __________ strike.
Sympathetic
Sugar and flour that are purchased to make baked goods are classified as
Materials
The kind of management that is usually appropriate in creative work environments is
Laissez-faire