6.01 Nature of Ethics
After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. Which phrase describes the influence of Paul's unethical behavior on his friends?
A. a good reputation
B. a bad example
C. legal problems
D. lost trust
B. a bad example
Two classmates are gossiping about one's friend. How can one show loyalty to one's friend?
A. by joining in the conversation to avoid being talked about
B. by telling one's friend all of the hurtful comments being said about her/him
C. by ignoring the conversation to show one avoids malicious talk and rumors
D. by defending one's friend to one's classmates and telling them to stop spreading rumors
D. by defending one's friend to one's classmates and telling them to stop spreading rumors
A leader with emotional intelligence is good at managing:
A. money.
B. feelings.
C. facilities.
D. raw materials.
B. feelings.
Ethical leaders can show respect by:
A. treating everyone exactly the same.
B. telling the truth, even when it is difficult.
C. challenging everyone to go beyond expectations.
D. being aware and courteous with regard to the time of others.
D. being aware and courteous with regard to the time of others.
Following the teacher’s guidelines is an example of which ethical principle?
A. transparency
B. rule of law
C. viability
D. trust
B. rule of law
After she was caught shoplifting, Jayda was forbidden from mentoring younger kids at church. This consequence was most likely a result of Jayda being considered:
A. disrespectful.
B. impoverished.
C. a legal liability.
D. a bad example.
D. a bad example.
Raphael was stressed about a big presentation at work, but he knew he could count on his teammates to follow through on their responsibilities. This is an example of how:
A. integrity builds trust.
B. projects are unsuccessful.
C. customer loyalty is hard to achieve.
D. honesty makes for a safe workplace.
A. integrity builds trust.
Angela has achieved business success, and many other people look up to her. This makes her a/an:
A. hero.
B. leader.
C. example.
D. role model.
D. role model.
The student council president asks others to help her select committee leaders because two of her friends have applied and she wants to avoid being biased. This leadership principle is one of being:
A. altruistic.
B. fair.
C. persistent.
D. respectful.
B. fair.
When Rhea realized that she included the wrong facts in a marketing report, she demonstrated integrity by:
A. letting her entire team take the blame.
B. ignoring the problem so no one would notice.
C. admitting that she made a mistake and apologizing.
D. defending her work, even though she knows it is incorrect.
C. admitting that she made a mistake and apologizing.
How can one show respect during a conversation?
A. Start an argument over disagreements.
B. Be polite and maintain eye contact.
C. Avoid listening to his/her opinions.
D. Interrupt with one's own point.
B. Be polite and maintain eye contact.
Valerie is thinking about people she admires and realizes that all of them are responsible and determined. Valerie is:
A. displaying honesty.
B. stealing ideas from others.
C. figuring out what her values are.
D. acting in accordance with her ethics.
C. figuring out what her values are.
Which component of emotional intelligence demonstrates an understanding of personal character, feelings, motives, and desires?
A. self-awareness
B. social awareness
C. self-management
D. social management
A. self-awareness
Which principles should always be considered when making a difficult decision?
A. altruism
B. credibility
C. ethics
D. persistence
C. ethics
Which component of emotional intelligence is displayed when a leader is a good negotiator in business dealings?
A. self-awareness
B. social awareness
C. self-management
D. social management
D. social management
Which is an ethical issue?
A. choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book
B. deciding whether to have french fries or a salad
C. choosing which movie to see this weekend
D. deciding whether to lie to a friend
D. deciding whether to lie to a friend
Mark confesses responsibility for denting the company truck to his supervisor. Mark is exhibiting:
A. empathy.
B. honesty.
C. independence.
D. skills.
B. honesty.
John firmly believes that he has the skill set to be successful in whatever he resolves to accomplish. This decisiveness is an example of:
A. credibility.
B. empathy.
C. integrity.
D. self-confidence.
D. self-confidence.
Ethan notices two of his friends are using disrespectful language at work. How can he demonstrate ethical leadership?
A. by ignoring his friends
B. by ending these friendships
C. by telling his friends to stop
D. by joining in with his friends
C. by telling his friends to stop
Leadership is especially important when a business is just starting out because:
A. start-up failure rates are high.
B. every company must have a president.
C. only certain types of people can be leaders.
D. businesses cannot afford to pay employees.
A. start-up failure rates are high.
What is one benefit of following ethical principles?
A. They simplify the decision-making process.
B. They eliminate the need for decisions.
C. They are restrictive.
D. They change often.
A. They simplify the decision-making process.
Although Annalise is uninterested in dance, she attends Anna’s dance recital each year. Annalise values loyalty and support. She is demonstrating:
A. ethics.
B. honesty.
C. integrity.
D. self-confidence.
C. integrity.
Which is a true statement about leadership?
A. Anyone can be a leader.
B. Leaders are born, not made.
C. Leaders are typically poor managers.
D. Leadership cannot be studied and practiced.
A. Anyone can be a leader.
Which is an example of an ethical dilemma?
A. A company allows employees to take breaks.
B. Carter decides to ask his manager for a raise.
C. Ashley must tell her supervisor that she is resigning.
D. Two employees are involved in a romantic relationship.
D. Two employees are involved in a romantic relationship.
Which characteristic is most important for leaders to develop?
A. confidence
B. confidentiality
C. extroversion
D. talent
A. confidence