Question 1

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes moral standards from other sorts of standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  moral standards are purely optional 
B)  moral standards take priority over other standards, including self-interest 
C)  moral standards cannot be justified by reasons 
D)  moral standards must be set or validated by some authoritative body. 
A)  moral standards are purely optional 
B)  moral standards take priority over other standards, including self-interest 
C)  moral standards cannot be justified by reasons 
D)  moral standards must be set or validated by some authoritative body. B

Question 2

Explain why being ethical is good business.

Accepted Answer

Being ethical is good for business for several reasons. First, it helps to build trust and credibility with customers, employees, and other stakeholders. When a company is known for its ethical practices, it is more likely to attract and retain loyal customers and employees. This can lead to increased sales and productivity, as well as a positive reputation in the marketplace.

Second, ethical behavior can help to minimize legal and regulatory risks. By following ethical guidelines and laws, a company can avoid costly fines, lawsuits, and damage to its reputation. This can ultimately save the company money and protect its long-term success.

Additionally, being ethical can also lead to better relationships with suppliers, partners, and the community. By treating others fairly and with respect, a company can build strong, mutually beneficial relationships that can lead to new opportunities and collaborations.

Overall, being ethical is good for business because it helps to create a positive and sustainable business environment. It can lead to increased trust, reduced risks, and stronger relationships, all of which can contribute to the long-term success and profitability of a company.

Question 3

In a broad sense morality is the moral code of an individual or of a society (insofar as the moral codes of the individuals making up that society overlap).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In theory and practice, law codifies customs, ideals, beliefs, and a society's moral values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Business ethics is the study of what constitutes right and wrong, or good and bad, human conduct in a business context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One of the major characteristics of an organization is the shared acceptance of organizational rules by its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The code or principles of conduct that a person accepts

Accepted Answer

A)  constitute the whole of his or her morality. 
B)  can be distinguished from the person's morality in a broader sense that includes his or her values, ideals, and aspirations. 
C)  rarely guide his or her conduct in practice. 
A)  constitute the whole of his or her morality. 
B)  can be distinguished from the person's morality in a broader sense that includes his or her values, ideals, and aspirations. 
C)  rarely guide his or her conduct in practice.

Question 8

Accepting a moral principle

Accepted Answer

A)  is a purely intellectual act like accepting a scientific hypothesis. 
B)  generally involves a desire to follow that principle for its own sake. 
C)  means you will never go against that principle. 
D)  is a religiously based act of faith. 
A)  is a purely intellectual act like accepting a scientific hypothesis. 
B)  generally involves a desire to follow that principle for its own sake. 
C)  means you will never go against that principle. 
D)  is a religiously based act of faith.

Question 9

A tangible truth about having moral principles is

Accepted Answer

A)  moral behavior always pays off in strictly selfish terms. 
B)  morally responsible companies are rarely among the most profitable. 
C)  if you do the right thing only because you think it will pay off, you're not really motivated by moral concerns. 
D)  business is fundamentally an amoral activity. 
A)  moral behavior always pays off in strictly selfish terms. 
B)  morally responsible companies are rarely among the most profitable. 
C)  if you do the right thing only because you think it will pay off, you're not really motivated by moral concerns. 
D)  business is fundamentally an amoral activity.

Question 10

Choose the statement that gives the most accurate description of etiquette:

Accepted Answer

A)  the rules of etiquette are a fundamental branch of morality 
B)  conformity with the rules of etiquette is sufficient for moral conduct 
C)  etiquette refers to any special code of social behavior or courtesy 
D)  the rules of etiquette are backed by statutory law 
A)  the rules of etiquette are a fundamental branch of morality 
B)  conformity with the rules of etiquette is sufficient for moral conduct 
C)  etiquette refers to any special code of social behavior or courtesy 
D)  the rules of etiquette are backed by statutory law

Question 11

When ethical relativism is put into practice, it implies that

Accepted Answer

A)  societies never share any moral values in common. 
B)  in ethics, sometimes the minority is right. 
C)  we cannot say that slavery is wrong if the society in question believes it is right. 
D)  as societies evolve, their morality improves. 
A)  societies never share any moral values in common. 
B)  in ethics, sometimes the minority is right. 
C)  we cannot say that slavery is wrong if the society in question believes it is right. 
D)  as societies evolve, their morality improves.

Question 12

Our conscience evolved as we internalized the moral instructions of the parents or other authority figures who raised us as children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is meant by "diffusion of responsibility"?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of responsibility is a sociops

Question 14

An organization is a group of people working together to achieve a common purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to divine command theory, if stealing is wrong then it is wrong because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Our reason determines stealing to be wrong. 
B)  God forbids stealing because stealing is wrong. 
C)  God leaves right and wrong up to humanity. 
D)  Stealing is wrong only because God commands us not to steal. 
A)  Our reason determines stealing to be wrong. 
B)  God forbids stealing because stealing is wrong. 
C)  God leaves right and wrong up to humanity. 
D)  Stealing is wrong only because God commands us not to steal.

Question 16

An individual does not have to follow the code of one's profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and explain why Robert Solomon contends ethics is good business.

Accepted Answer

Robert Solomon contends that ethics is g

Question 18

Which statement is true concerning moral principles and self interests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statutes are laws applied in the English-speaking world before there were any common laws. 
B)  Philosophers agree that morality is based on the commands of God. 
C)  "Groupthink" is a positive and necessary characteristic of all groups. 
D)  Morality serves to restrain our purely self-interested desires so that we can all live together. 
A)  Statutes are laws applied in the English-speaking world before there were any common laws. 
B)  Philosophers agree that morality is based on the commands of God. 
C)  "Groupthink" is a positive and necessary characteristic of all groups. 
D)  Morality serves to restrain our purely self-interested desires so that we can all live together.

Question 19

Ethical relativism supports the theory that:

Accepted Answer

A)  what is right is determined by what a culture or society says is right. 
B)  there are no moral values whatsoever. 
C)  morality is relative to the goal of promoting human well-being. 
D)  different societies have similar ideas about right and wrong. 
A)  what is right is determined by what a culture or society says is right. 
B)  there are no moral values whatsoever. 
C)  morality is relative to the goal of promoting human well-being. 
D)  different societies have similar ideas about right and wrong.

Question 20

Our relationship with the law is best described by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  To a significant extent, law codifies a society's customs, norms, and moral values. 
B)  The law is a completely adequate guide to the moral standards that we should follow. 
C)  The law makes all immoral conduct illegal. 
D)  Violating the law is always immoral. 
A)  To a significant extent, law codifies a society's customs, norms, and moral values. 
B)  The law is a completely adequate guide to the moral standards that we should follow. 
C)  The law makes all immoral conduct illegal. 
D)  Violating the law is always immoral.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes moral standards from other sorts of standards?

Explain why being ethical is good business.

In a broad sense morality is the moral code of an individual or of a society (insofar as the moral codes of the individuals making up that society overlap).

In theory and practice, law codifies customs, ideals, beliefs, and a society's moral values.

Business ethics is the study of what constitutes right and wrong, or good and bad, human conduct in a business context.

One of the major characteristics of an organization is the shared acceptance of organizational rules by its members.

The code or principles of conduct that a person accepts

Accepting a moral principle

A tangible truth about having moral principles is

Choose the statement that gives the most accurate description of etiquette:

When ethical relativism is put into practice, it implies that

Our conscience evolved as we internalized the moral instructions of the parents or other authority figures who raised us as children.

What is meant by "diffusion of responsibility"?

An organization is a group of people working together to achieve a common purpose.

According to divine command theory, if stealing is wrong then it is wrong because:

An individual does not have to follow the code of one's profession.

List and explain why Robert Solomon contends ethics is good business.

Which statement is true concerning moral principles and self interests?

Ethical relativism supports the theory that:

Our relationship with the law is best described by which of the following?

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Basic Issues

The Workplace Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters

Exam 1: The Nature of Morality

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes moral standards from other sorts of standards?

Explain why being ethical is good business.

In a broad sense morality is the moral code of an individual or of a society (insofar as the moral codes of the individuals making up that society overlap).

In theory and practice, law codifies customs, ideals, beliefs, and a society's moral values.

Business ethics is the study of what constitutes right and wrong, or good and bad, human conduct in a business context.

One of the major characteristics of an organization is the shared acceptance of organizational rules by its members.

The code or principles of conduct that a person accepts

Accepting a moral principle

A tangible truth about having moral principles is

Choose the statement that gives the most accurate description of etiquette:

When ethical relativism is put into practice, it implies that

Our conscience evolved as we internalized the moral instructions of the parents or other authority figures who raised us as children.

What is meant by "diffusion of responsibility"?

An organization is a group of people working together to achieve a common purpose.

According to divine command theory, if stealing is wrong then it is wrong because:

An individual does not have to follow the code of one's profession.

List and explain why Robert Solomon contends ethics is good business.

Which statement is true concerning moral principles and self interests?

Ethical relativism supports the theory that:

Our relationship with the law is best described by which of the following?

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Basic Issues

The Workplace Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters