Organizational Communication, Decision and Ethics

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Growth

100

Kohlberg found that different _______ principles emerge as we grow as human beings.

1. legal 

2. ethical 

3. political  

Ethical

200

According to Kohlberg, how stages are there in moral growth? 

1. 6

2. 5

3. 4

6

Ethical Issues in Organizations

100

Which external ethical issue is this an example of: “ambiguous wording, exaggerated claims and appeals to emotion?”

1. Finance and Accounting 

2. Advertising

3. Pricing

Advertising

200

Which of the following is NOT an example of internal ethical issues? 

1. Working Conditions 

2. Free Speech

3. Products

Products

Obstacles to Ethical Action

100

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to ethical action within individuals? 

1. Ignoring previous moral issues

2. Fear of reducing efficiency

3. Complexity of ethical reasoning 

Ignoring previous moral issues

200

Which of the following reflect the obstacle of being afraid to disagree with others?

1. Fear of reducing efficiency

2. Threat to self-image of power & effectiveness

3. Fear of upsetting harmony

Fear of upsetting harmony

Challenger Case

100

True or false? Thiokol took full responsibility for the safety of NASA’s engines instead of paying the penalty. 

1. True

2. False

False

200

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for NASA by Thiokol engineer?

1. Ways to improve the rings

2. Launch below a certain temperature

3. Do not launch below a certain temperature

Launch below a certain temperature