Question 1

If your conduct is legal,it will also be moral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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. C

Question 3

Some philosophers distinguish between morality in a broad sense and morality in a narrow sense.What is this difference?

Accepted Answer

In a broad sense, morality refers to a wide range of principles and values that guide human behavior and decision-making, including concepts such as justice, fairness, and compassion. This broad understanding of morality encompasses not only individual actions, but also societal norms and cultural beliefs about what is right and wrong.

In contrast, morality in a narrow sense typically refers to a more specific set of ethical principles and rules that govern individual conduct, often focusing on issues such as honesty, integrity, and respect for others. This narrower understanding of morality is often associated with personal virtues and character traits, and may be more concerned with individual actions and choices rather than broader social or cultural norms.

Overall, the distinction between morality in a broad sense and morality in a narrow sense reflects the different ways in which philosophers and ethicists approach the study of moral values and principles, and the varying levels of scope and specificity that can be applied to the concept of morality.

Question 4

Explain why being ethical is good business.

Accepted Answer

Being ethical is good for business for s

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organizational norms always and inevitably lead to groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A proper perspective of religion and morality is

Accepted Answer

A) only religion can tell us what is right and wrong 
B) it's not true that morality must be based on religion 
C) religion never influences people's moral beliefs 
D) without religion,people wouldn't have a reason to act morally 
A) only religion can tell us what is right and wrong 
B) it's not true that morality must be based on religion 
C) religion never influences people's moral beliefs 
D) without religion,people wouldn't have a reason to act morally

Question 8

How do we develop our ethics? What are the primary sources for us to develop our ethical position?

Accepted Answer

Developing our ethics involves a combina

Question 9

Explain how unethical behavior can benefit an organization and business.

Accepted Answer

Unethical behavior can benefit an organi

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Philosophical discussion of moral issues typically involves

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A) the revision and modification of arguments. 
B) proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C) circular reasoning. 
D) determining what the majority thinks. 
A) the revision and modification of arguments. 
B) proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C) circular reasoning. 
D) determining what the majority thinks.

Question 12

For philosophers,the important question is not how we come to have the particular moral principles we have,but whether we can justify them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An argument is a group of statements,one of which is claimed to follow from the others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Question 15

In business and elsewhere,an action can be legal and morally wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What criteria concerning moral judgments should we agree with?

Accepted Answer

A) As long as your conduct is legal,then it will be moral. 
B) If you follow the rules of etiquette,your conduct will be moral. 
C) Moral standards typically concern behavior that can be of serious consequence to human welfare. 
D) If your conduct follows the guidelines of professional codes of ethics,it will be moral. 
A) As long as your conduct is legal,then it will be moral. 
B) If you follow the rules of etiquette,your conduct will be moral. 
C) Moral standards typically concern behavior that can be of serious consequence to human welfare. 
D) If your conduct follows the guidelines of professional codes of ethics,it will be moral.

Question 17

What is the divine command theory?

Accepted Answer

The Divine Command Theory is a meta-ethi

Question 18

Choose the statement that is a true reflection of moral behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Conscience is a perfectly reliable guide for moral behavior. 
B) Peer pressure has no effect on whether or not people behave morally. 
C) Bystander apathy appears to result in part from diffusion of responsibility. 
D) All moral behavior is motivated from religious faith. 
A) Conscience is a perfectly reliable guide for moral behavior. 
B) Peer pressure has no effect on whether or not people behave morally. 
C) Bystander apathy appears to result in part from diffusion of responsibility. 
D) All moral behavior is motivated from religious faith.

Question 19

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 a 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 a special code of social behavior or courtesy 
D) the rules of etiquette are backed by statutory law

Question 20

The example of Huckleberry Finn shows

Accepted Answer

A) one should always obey one's conscience. 
B) when in doubt,one should ignore one's conscience. 
C) we shouldn't rely uncritically on what our conscience says. 
D) unlike most people,Huckleberry Finn lacked a conscience. 
A) one should always obey one's conscience. 
B) when in doubt,one should ignore one's conscience. 
C) we shouldn't rely uncritically on what our conscience says. 
D) unlike most people,Huckleberry Finn lacked a conscience.

If your conduct is legal,it will also be moral.

When ethical relativism is put into practice,it implies that

Some philosophers distinguish between morality in a broad sense and morality in a narrow sense.What is this difference?

Explain why being ethical is good business.

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

Organizational norms always and inevitably lead to groupthink.

A proper perspective of religion and morality is

How do we develop our ethics? What are the primary sources for us to develop our ethical position?

Explain how unethical behavior can benefit an organization and business.

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

Philosophical discussion of moral issues typically involves

For philosophers,the important question is not how we come to have the particular moral principles we have,but whether we can justify them.

An argument is a group of statements,one of which is claimed to follow from the others.

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

In business and elsewhere,an action can be legal and morally wrong.

What criteria concerning moral judgments should we agree with?

What is the divine command theory?

Choose the statement that is a true reflection of moral behavior.

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

The example of Huckleberry Finn shows

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

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Exam 1: The Nature of Morality

If your conduct is legal,it will also be moral.

When ethical relativism is put into practice,it implies that

Some philosophers distinguish between morality in a broad sense and morality in a narrow sense.What is this difference?

Explain why being ethical is good business.

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

Organizational norms always and inevitably lead to groupthink.

A proper perspective of religion and morality is

How do we develop our ethics? What are the primary sources for us to develop our ethical position?

Explain how unethical behavior can benefit an organization and business.

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

Philosophical discussion of moral issues typically involves

For philosophers,the important question is not how we come to have the particular moral principles we have,but whether we can justify them.

An argument is a group of statements,one of which is claimed to follow from the others.

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

In business and elsewhere,an action can be legal and morally wrong.

What criteria concerning moral judgments should we agree with?

What is the divine command theory?

Choose the statement that is a true reflection of moral behavior.

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

The example of Huckleberry Finn shows

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace 1: Basic Issues

The Workplace 2: Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters