Bad Intentions
Which action is most likely driven by "bad intentions"?
A) Taking credit for someone else's work
B) Admitting a personal error
C) Volunteering for a difficult task
D) Reporting a mistake to improve future processes
A) Taking credit for someone else's work
Which of the following best represents a 'good intention' in ethical decision-making?
A) Manipulating data to make results look better
B) Avoiding responsibility to protect oneself
C) Ignoring unethical behavior to maintain peace
D) Helping a colleague succeed without expecting anything in return
D) Helping a colleague succeed without expecting anything in return
Which Bible verse was cited in the presentation that says "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters"?
A) Gen 20:10
B) Col 3:23
C) Acts 2:9
D) Acts 3:9
B) Col 3:23
Which of the following scandals was NOT listed in the presentation?
A) AIG scandal of 2005
B) WorldCom 2002
C) Macy’s 2024
D) Enron 2001
D) Enron 2001
Which behavior best illustrates unethical conduct driven by bad intentions in a workplace?
A) Offering constructive feedback to a teammate
B) Withholding important information to gain a competitive edge
C) Sharing credit for a successful project
D) Reporting safety violations to protect others
B) Withholding important information to gain a competitive edge
Which of the following is an example of good intentions that may lead to unintended consequences?
A) Donating to a charity without researching its practices
B) Lying to protect a friend from punishment
C) Sabotaging a competitor to help your team
D) Ignoring a rule to speed up a process
A) Donating to a charity without researching its practices
Which Bible verse was cited in the presentation that says "Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight"?
A) Psalms 23:1
B) Mark 28:10
C) Romans 16:2
D) Proverbs 12:22
D) Proverbs 12:22
What was the motive behind the Macy's scandal of 2024?
A) The employee wanted to embezzle funds for personal luxury purchases
B) Macy’s executives conspired to inflate stock prices before a merger
C) The employee acted alone to cover up an initial accounting mistake related to delivery expenses
D) The company aimed to hide losses from a failed international expansion
C) The employee acted alone to cover up an initial accounting mistake related to delivery expenses