Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Ethical Decision-Making Process
Intro Business Ethics
Business Ethics
100

to make known; reveal or uncover

What is Disclose

100

an approach toward decision making in which a person evaluates moral principles

What is Ethics

100

How many alternative solutions should be listed when making an ethical decision?

 A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

What is Three

100

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

100

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

200

the principles of right and wrong accepted by an individual or a social group

What is Moral Principles 

200

professional standards of conduct based on moral principles and values, guides decision-making processes and actions

What are Business Ethics

200

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

200

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

200

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 

300

a set of guidelines which govern behavior

What are Code of Ethics 

300

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

300

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 

300

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

300

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 

400

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

What are values

400

choices made according to law

What are Legal/Illegal Choices

400

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? 

400

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

400

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

500

choices made based on moral principles and values

What are Ethical/Unethical Choices 

500

occurs when information relating to a company, product or person is not available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals

What is Confidentiality 

500

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.

500

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

500

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