Question 1

An organization's cause-based mission and vision are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased customer satisfaction 
B)  increased revenue 
C)  highly motivated employees 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  increased customer satisfaction 
B)  increased revenue 
C)  highly motivated employees 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above D

Question 2

Employees can rely on a reasonable expectation of privacy in regard to keeping their workplace email confidential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

As long as they are well-written,Codes of Ethics and Conduct are effective regardless of how they are communicated to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Employees are obligated to follow internal codes of conduct,as well as external "codes" or legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Codes can be used as effective __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational assessment tools 
B)  strategic plans 
C)  mission statements 
D)  vision statements 
E)  none of the above 
A)  organizational assessment tools 
B)  strategic plans 
C)  mission statements 
D)  vision statements 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

An organization's Codes of Conduct should be the same across all business units,work functions and stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the steps of creating a Code of Ethics that an organization can utilize as a team-building exercise.

Accepted Answer

Obtain approval,create a code-writing te

Question 8

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)makes no distinction between "bribes" and "facilitating payments".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______________ is/are defined as the gap between an organization's formal ethical proclamations and its actual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Enron's case 
B)  Strategic ethics 
C)  Ethical standards 
D)  Ethical hypocrisy 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Enron's case 
B)  Strategic ethics 
C)  Ethical standards 
D)  Ethical hypocrisy 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  a Code of Ethics describes acceptable behaviors for specific situations that are likely to arise 
B)  a Code of Conduct briefly describes broad ethical aspirations 
C)  a Code of Ethics briefly describes broad ethical aspirations 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a Code of Ethics describes acceptable behaviors for specific situations that are likely to arise 
B)  a Code of Conduct briefly describes broad ethical aspirations 
C)  a Code of Ethics briefly describes broad ethical aspirations 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

In practice,Codes of Ethics seem to have little effect on employee behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because managers are responsible for protecting organizational assets,resources and investments,their right to monitor email communications on company-owned computers and networks supersedes employee privacy rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An effective Code of Ethics will align with industry standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Confidentiality is an issue that is outside of the area of concern for a Code of Conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A Code of Conduct is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) often developed by an employee with legal expertise 
B)  provides substance to the Code of Ethics 
C)  describes specific situations and behaviors 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A) often developed by an employee with legal expertise 
B)  provides substance to the Code of Ethics 
C)  describes specific situations and behaviors 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Connecting an organization's codes to its strategic plan is not necessary if the codes are effectively communicated to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A good first step to formalize an organization's ethics program is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a Code of Ethics 
B)  develop a mission statement 
C)  develop an employee handbook 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  develop a Code of Ethics 
B)  develop a mission statement 
C)  develop an employee handbook 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

The terms "Code of Ethics" and "Code of Conduct" can be used interchangeably in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An organization's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct can minimize ethical ambiguities because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide the rules for morality 
B)  communicate the broad ethical aspirations of the organization 
C)  communicate clear ethical guidelines for making decisions 
D)  provide the consequences of unethical behavior 
E)  none of the above 
A)  provide the rules for morality 
B)  communicate the broad ethical aspirations of the organization 
C)  communicate clear ethical guidelines for making decisions 
D)  provide the consequences of unethical behavior 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Tools such as the "Code of Ethics Toolkit" are readily available for large and small organizations to guide development of their own codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An organization's cause-based mission and vision are associated with:

Employees can rely on a reasonable expectation of privacy in regard to keeping their workplace email confidential.

As long as they are well-written,Codes of Ethics and Conduct are effective regardless of how they are communicated to employees.

Employees are obligated to follow internal codes of conduct,as well as external "codes" or legislation.

Codes can be used as effective __________________.

An organization's Codes of Conduct should be the same across all business units,work functions and stakeholders.

Discuss the steps of creating a Code of Ethics that an organization can utilize as a team-building exercise.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)makes no distinction between "bribes" and "facilitating payments".

______________ is/are defined as the gap between an organization's formal ethical proclamations and its actual behavior.

Which of the following statements is correct?

In practice,Codes of Ethics seem to have little effect on employee behaviors.

Because managers are responsible for protecting organizational assets,resources and investments,their right to monitor email communications on company-owned computers and networks supersedes employee privacy rights.

An effective Code of Ethics will align with industry standards.

Confidentiality is an issue that is outside of the area of concern for a Code of Conduct.

A Code of Conduct is characterized by which of the following?

Connecting an organization's codes to its strategic plan is not necessary if the codes are effectively communicated to employees.

A good first step to formalize an organization's ethics program is to:

The terms "Code of Ethics" and "Code of Conduct" can be used interchangeably in the workplace.

An organization's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct can minimize ethical ambiguities because they:

Tools such as the "Code of Ethics Toolkit" are readily available for large and small organizations to guide development of their own codes.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

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 4: Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

An organization's cause-based mission and vision are associated with:

Employees can rely on a reasonable expectation of privacy in regard to keeping their workplace email confidential.

As long as they are well-written,Codes of Ethics and Conduct are effective regardless of how they are communicated to employees.

Employees are obligated to follow internal codes of conduct,as well as external "codes" or legislation.

Codes can be used as effective __________________.

An organization's Codes of Conduct should be the same across all business units,work functions and stakeholders.

Discuss the steps of creating a Code of Ethics that an organization can utilize as a team-building exercise.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)makes no distinction between "bribes" and "facilitating payments".

______________ is/are defined as the gap between an organization's formal ethical proclamations and its actual behavior.

Which of the following statements is correct?

In practice,Codes of Ethics seem to have little effect on employee behaviors.

Because managers are responsible for protecting organizational assets,resources and investments,their right to monitor email communications on company-owned computers and networks supersedes employee privacy rights.

An effective Code of Ethics will align with industry standards.

Confidentiality is an issue that is outside of the area of concern for a Code of Conduct.

A Code of Conduct is characterized by which of the following?

Connecting an organization's codes to its strategic plan is not necessary if the codes are effectively communicated to employees.

A good first step to formalize an organization's ethics program is to:

The terms "Code of Ethics" and "Code of Conduct" can be used interchangeably in the workplace.

An organization's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct can minimize ethical ambiguities because they:

Tools such as the "Code of Ethics Toolkit" are readily available for large and small organizations to guide development of their own codes.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

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