Question 1

Cognitive dissonance leads to development of the next higher stage of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The three levels of Kohlberg's stages of moral development are distinguished by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual's needs and wants 
B)  an individual's relationship with him/herself 
C)  an individual's universal principles 
D)  an individual's relationship with society 
E)  none of the above 
A)  an individual's needs and wants 
B)  an individual's relationship with him/herself 
C)  an individual's universal principles 
D)  an individual's relationship with society 
E)  none of the above D

Question 3

Employee theft can include which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  stealing money 
B)  stealing time 
C)  stealing products 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  stealing money 
B)  stealing time 
C)  stealing products 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above D

Question 4

Moral imperatives are principles compelling people to action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Human nature is universally understood to predispose us to unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Legal costs are the only cost associated with unethical behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unethical organizations are more likely to attract higher-quality job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following operational areas are not confronted with ethical issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  upper management 
B)  secretaries/administrative assistants 
C)  mid-level management 
D)  boards of directors 
E)  none of the above 
A)  upper management 
B)  secretaries/administrative assistants 
C)  mid-level management 
D)  boards of directors 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Reputation management is a minor concern for most organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_______________________ are defined as the deliberate pursuit of actions intended to benefit the interests or welfare of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral imperatives 
B)  altruistic behaviors 
C)  societal norms 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  moral imperatives 
B)  altruistic behaviors 
C)  societal norms 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Discuss the reasons people cite for behaving unethically. Provide at least three examples.

Accepted Answer

The most basic justification is to avoid

Question 12

Discuss the various understandings of human nature,defined as the moral,psychological and social characteristics of human beings,which are fundamental to managing ethics.

Accepted Answer

Should include Socratic and Platonic ide

Question 13

Applying universal ethical principles such as justice and equality is associated with the preconventional level of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Provide at least four examples of competitive advantages of ethical organizations.

Accepted Answer

May include enhanced financial performan

Question 15

Which of the following is not cited as a reason people intentionally behave unethically?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding punishment and seeking praise 
B)  feeling pressure to do so by those in authority 
C)  believing that the organizational culture encourages or tolerates unethical behavior 
D)  feeling pressure to do so by overly aggressive business objectives 
E)  feeling pressure to do so by moral imperatives 
A)  avoiding punishment and seeking praise 
B)  feeling pressure to do so by those in authority 
C)  believing that the organizational culture encourages or tolerates unethical behavior 
D)  feeling pressure to do so by overly aggressive business objectives 
E)  feeling pressure to do so by moral imperatives

Question 16

Providing goods and services is the only ethical aspect of organizational operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following are considered universal ethical principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  the "Golden Rule" 
B)  justice 
C)  equality 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the "Golden Rule" 
B)  justice 
C)  equality 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is not a typical reason why good people occasionally behave unethically?

Accepted Answer

A)  a good person chose one set of values over a competing set of values 
B)  a good person may justify the unethical behavior based on a reason considered more compelling 
C)  a good person may not have intended to generate the resultant unethical outcome 
D)  a good person may think he/she can get away with unethical behavior 
E)  a good person may choose not to prevent an unethical behavior for compelling reasons such as fear of retaliation. 
A)  a good person chose one set of values over a competing set of values 
B)  a good person may justify the unethical behavior based on a reason considered more compelling 
C)  a good person may not have intended to generate the resultant unethical outcome 
D)  a good person may think he/she can get away with unethical behavior 
E)  a good person may choose not to prevent an unethical behavior for compelling reasons such as fear of retaliation.

Question 19

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development,the postconventional level of moral reasoning is based on which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  applying abstract universal principles 
B)  applying the laws of society 
C)  applying group membership standards 
D)  considering benefit to the individual 
E)  none of the above 
A)  applying abstract universal principles 
B)  applying the laws of society 
C)  applying group membership standards 
D)  considering benefit to the individual 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development,individuals in the early stages rely on ____________ for determining right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  their parents' wishes 
B)  their sense of justice 
C)  avoiding punishment 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above 
A)  their parents' wishes 
B)  their sense of justice 
C)  avoiding punishment 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above

Cognitive dissonance leads to development of the next higher stage of moral development.

The three levels of Kohlberg's stages of moral development are distinguished by ___________.

Employee theft can include which of the following:

Moral imperatives are principles compelling people to action.

Human nature is universally understood to predispose us to unethical behavior.

Legal costs are the only cost associated with unethical behaviors.

Unethical organizations are more likely to attract higher-quality job applicants.

Which of the following operational areas are not confronted with ethical issues?

Reputation management is a minor concern for most organizations.

_______________________ are defined as the deliberate pursuit of actions intended to benefit the interests or welfare of others.

Discuss the reasons people cite for behaving unethically. Provide at least three examples.

Discuss the various understandings of human nature,defined as the moral,psychological and social characteristics of human beings,which are fundamental to managing ethics.

Applying universal ethical principles such as justice and equality is associated with the preconventional level of moral development.

Provide at least four examples of competitive advantages of ethical organizations.

Which of the following is not cited as a reason people intentionally behave unethically?

Providing goods and services is the only ethical aspect of organizational operations.

Which of the following are considered universal ethical principles?

Which of the following is not a typical reason why good people occasionally behave unethically?

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development,the postconventional level of moral reasoning is based on which of the following:

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development,individuals in the early stages rely on ____________ for determining right and wrong.

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

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Exam 1: Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

Cognitive dissonance leads to development of the next higher stage of moral development.

The three levels of Kohlberg's stages of moral development are distinguished by ___________.

Employee theft can include which of the following:

Moral imperatives are principles compelling people to action.

Human nature is universally understood to predispose us to unethical behavior.

Legal costs are the only cost associated with unethical behaviors.

Unethical organizations are more likely to attract higher-quality job applicants.

Which of the following operational areas are not confronted with ethical issues?

Reputation management is a minor concern for most organizations.

_______________________ are defined as the deliberate pursuit of actions intended to benefit the interests or welfare of others.

Discuss the reasons people cite for behaving unethically. Provide at least three examples.

Discuss the various understandings of human nature,defined as the moral,psychological and social characteristics of human beings,which are fundamental to managing ethics.

Applying universal ethical principles such as justice and equality is associated with the preconventional level of moral development.

Provide at least four examples of competitive advantages of ethical organizations.

Which of the following is not cited as a reason people intentionally behave unethically?

Providing goods and services is the only ethical aspect of organizational operations.

Which of the following are considered universal ethical principles?

Which of the following is not a typical reason why good people occasionally behave unethically?

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development,the postconventional level of moral reasoning is based on which of the following:

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development,individuals in the early stages rely on ____________ for determining right and wrong.

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

Filters