Ethics
Ethical Dilemma
Dark Side of OB
100

True or False?

Ethics can be defined as the code of moral principles that sets standards of right or wrong in a person's conduct.

True

100

True or False?

An ethical dilemma arises when action must be taken but there is no clear ethically ‘right’ option.

True

100

What are the four types of workplace deviant behaviour?

Political, personal agression, production and property deviance
200

What are the four types of views in ethical behaviour?

Individualism, Utilitarian, Moral-Rights and Justice view

200

Does Jack DeCoste face an ethical dilemma?

Is so, describe the ethical dilemma he faces?

Yes, he does face an ethical dilemma. 

The ethical dilemma he faces is:

Option 1: To protect and respect Martinez's privacy and not inform the EEO 

Option 2: To inform the EEO due to his legal obligation and also to raise the issue of the possibility of other workers that may be getting harassed at Lonestar

200

How was DeCoste and Martinez's subliminally supporting deviant workplace behaviour? 

Martinez and Decoste's silence was promoting deviant workplace behaviour; by making French's actions seem acceptable by not reporting it. 

300

Which type of view on ethical behaviour promotes a person's own long-term interests?

Individualism View

300

Does Person A face an ethical dilemma in the following situation?

Person A has two friend Person B and Person C.

Person A sees at a park that Person B is dating Person D. 

However, Person A knows that Person D is married to Person C.

Who should Person A tell what Person D is doing?

Yes, Person A is facing an ethical dilemma. 

No matter who Person A tells, he is going to end up hurting one, if not both friends. 

The ethical dilemma is who should Person A tell.

300

Which of the following is not an example of production deviant workplace behaviour?

A) Leaving early

B) Taking excessive breaks

C) Intentionally working slow

D) Lying about worked hours

E) None of the above


D) Lying about worked hours falls within the category of property deviance.