Ethics
Ethics
Ethics
Ethics
Ethics
100

Behaving ethically means doing

  1. what your friends do.
  2. only what’s legal.
  3. the right thing.
  4. what benefits you the most.
  • the right thing.
100

Integrity means acting with

  1. humility.
  2. leadership skills.
  3. a sense of humor.
  4. honesty.
  • honesty.
100

You just started a new job and want to impress your coworkers and your boss. Your __________ could lead to an ethical dilemma.

  1. greed
  2. conflicting values
  3. desire to prove yourself
  4. lack of consequences
  • desire to prove yourself
100

When Tori considers taking something that doesn’t belong to her, which ethical principle could help her recognize that she’s facing an ethical dilemma?

  1. Respect
  2. Transparency
  3. Accountability
  4. Trust
  • Respect
100

Liam always says “please” and “thank you”. He demonstrates:

A. trust.

B. respect.

C. integrity.

D. rule of law.

B. respect.

200

Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows

  1. ethical principles.
  2. situational beliefs.
  3. ethical consequences.
  4. popular beliefs.
  • ethical principles.
200

Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?

  1. Transparency
  2. Fairness
  3. Accountability
  4. Rule of law
  • Accountability
200

Neal has a coworker who doesn’t think that bribery is wrong. The coworker is from another culture where bribery is much more accepted, and he tries to convince Neal that it isn’t a big deal. Neal is facing an ethical dilemma because of

  1. conflicting values.
  2. a lack of consequences.
  3. greed.
  4. transparency.
  • conflicting values.
200

If you’re considering doing something illegal to get ahead at work, which ethical principle could help you determine that you’re facing an ethical dilemma?

  1. Viability
  2. Rule of law
  3. Accountability
  4. Trust
  • Rule of law
200

Which is a way to show transparency?

A. XYZ Company makes sure its employees are taken care of.

B. XYZ Company ensures that all its products are biodegradable.

C. XYZ Company listens to multiple opinions before making a decision.

D. XYZ Company is always upfront about the financial situation of the company.

D. XYZ Company is always upfront about the financial situation of the company.

300

Vivian told her parents she was going to the library to study when she was actually going to the movies with friends. Her parents found out, and now they don’t believe Vivian when she tells them where she’s going. Because of her behavior, Vivian is facing a(n)

  1. consequence.
  2. ethical principle.
  3. decision-making process.
  4. legal problem.
  • consequence.
300

When DeShawn’s teacher compliments his work on his group project, he’s sure to give credit to the other group members who helped. DeShawn is showing

  1. transparency.
  2. rule of law.
  3. viability.
  4. trust.
  • transparency.
300

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

  1. conflicting values.
  2. the desire to prove himself.
  3. bad role models.
  4. greed.
  • greed.
300

Jasmine doesn’t think it’s a big deal to steal a few things from work. Which ethical principle would help her realize that the long-term repercussions of her actions could create an ethical dilemma?

  1. Viability
  2. Trust
  3. Transparency
  4. Fairness
  • Viability
300

Which question should one ask himself/herself to determine whether one is facing a true ethical dilemma?

A. Is there money at stake?

B. Could someone be hurt by the actions?

C. Does the action make me look good to others?

D. Is my choice based on the most popular option?

B. Could someone be hurt by the actions?

400

After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example of which consequence of unethical behavior?

  1. Lost trust
  2. A bad example
  3. Legal problems
  4. A poor reputation 
  • A bad example
400

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)

  1. principle.
  2. dilemma.
  3. ethical dilemma.
  4. value conflict.
  • dilemma.
400

Piper looks up to her new boss and tries to learn from her behavior as much as possible. However, Piper knows that some of her boss’s actions are unethical. Piper isn’t sure if she should follow her boss’s example or not. Piper is facing an ethical dilemma because of

  1. a lack of consequences.
  2. a bad role model.
  3. greed.
  4. pressure from others.
  • a bad role model.
400

“Who’s involved?” and “Which ethical principles are being violated?” are questions you should ask during which step of the ethical dilemma response process?

  1. Get the facts.
  2. Consider all your potential actions.
  3. Check your gut feeling.
  4. Make and implement your decision.
  1. Get the facts.
400

Shayla is not breaking any laws, but her behavior still is unethical. How is this possible?

A. Because ethical means doing what is easiest.

B. Because doing what is legal can also be considered unethical.

C. Because doing what is easiest is sometimes what is considered unethical.

D. Because the ethical thing to do is always what a group or majority is doing.

B. Because doing what is legal can also be considered unethical.

500

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?

  1. Legal problems
  2. A poor reputation
  3. A bad example
  4. Lost trust
  • Legal problems
500

Your classmates are bullying you to try to convince you to behave unethically. You’re facing

  1. greed.
  2. a lack of consequences.
  3. the desire to prove yourself.
  4. pressure from others.
  • pressure from others.
500

Hannah doesn’t lie to her boss because she thinks about the long-term repercussions of her actions. Hannah is thinking about

  1. peer pressure.
  2. respect.
  3. greed.
  4. viability.
  • viability.
500

Deciding who should take action is part of which step of the ethical dilemma response process?

  1. Identify the dilemma.
  2. Make and implement your decision.
  3. Reflect on the outcome.
  4. Figure out who’s affected.
  • Figure out who’s affected.
500

When Tori considers taking something that belongs to someone else, which ethical principle could help her recognize that she is facing an ethical dilemma?

A. accountability

B. integrity

C. transparency

D. viability

B. integrity