Question 1

Ethical ______________ is determining mentally to take some action that is believed to be morally appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior 
B)  intention 
C)  sensitivity 
D)  action 
E)  none of the above 
A)  behavior 
B)  intention 
C)  sensitivity 
D)  action 
E)  none of the above B

Question 2

The term temporal immediacy refers to the dynamic that acts that immediately cause harm have lower moral intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Ethical _________________ refers to an individual's awareness that a particular situation raises ethical concerns.

Accepted Answer

A)  opinion 
B)  belief 
C)  moral 
D)  sensitivity 
E)  none of the above 
A)  opinion 
B)  belief 
C)  moral 
D)  sensitivity 
E)  none of the above D

Question 4

"Gut reactions" that characterize how many ethical decisions are made typically derive from:

Accepted Answer

A)  moral reasoning 
B)  personal value systems 
C)  ethical sensitivity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  moral reasoning 
B)  personal value systems 
C)  ethical sensitivity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

People most often agree on what ethical action "should" be done,but fewer people actually "would" do the right thing,and even fewer actually "did" what they think they should or would do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ethical theories such as egoism and deontology should be used interchangeably to motivate ethical decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Individuals all typically possess the same level of ethical sensitivity; the difference is in ethical behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

James Rest's four-component model is a useful tool for exploring __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stages of moral development, 
B)  ethical decision making 
C)  moral versus immoral actions 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  stages of moral development, 
B)  ethical decision making 
C)  moral versus immoral actions 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

It is important for managers to utilize a strategic decision-making framework in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure all employees agree with the manager's decisions 
B)  ensure all employees are persuaded to change their minds 
C)  ensure all employees understand the manager's ethical reasoning 
D)  ensure disagreements are handled without encouraging discussion 
E)  none of the above 
A)  ensure all employees agree with the manager's decisions 
B)  ensure all employees are persuaded to change their minds 
C)  ensure all employees understand the manager's ethical reasoning 
D)  ensure disagreements are handled without encouraging discussion 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Individuals whose beliefs are consistent with a conservative political persuasion tend to focus on which of the following value sets?

Accepted Answer

A)  ingroup/loyalty 
B)  authority/respect 
C)  purity/sanctity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  ingroup/loyalty 
B)  authority/respect 
C)  purity/sanctity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Individual characteristics that are associated with ethical beliefs,sensitivities,intentions and behaviors include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  more education 
B)  more work experience 
C)  religion 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  more education 
B)  more work experience 
C)  religion 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Ethical dilemmas typically involve trade-offs based on _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  right versus wrong 
B)  competing values and interests 
C)  moral versus immoral choices 
D)  correct versus incorrect decisions 
E)  none of the above 
A)  right versus wrong 
B)  competing values and interests 
C)  moral versus immoral choices 
D)  correct versus incorrect decisions 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Even if an intention to act ethically is solidified,an individual still may not follow through on the ethical intention and behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the relationship between Kohlberg's stages of moral development and the six ethical theories presented in the chapter by defining each stage and its associated ethical theories.

Accepted Answer

Stage 6 - Universal ethical principles -

Question 15

A simple ethical decision-making framework that helps individuals to analyze the basis of their actions compels the individual to ask: "How would my mother (or other individual you respect)feel if what I'm planning to do appeared on the front page of a newspaper?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Deontology asserts that actions must treat _______________ with respect and dignity in all situations,and that good actions are those that everyone should do.

Accepted Answer

A)  the immediate stakeholders 
B)  an individual's self-interest 
C)  all stakeholders 
D)  the greatest number 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the immediate stakeholders 
B)  an individual's self-interest 
C)  all stakeholders 
D)  the greatest number 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

Discuss the individual characteristics that impact ethical beliefs,sensitivities,intentions and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Age,education level,gender,loc

Question 18

Obstacles that divert someone from not act acting on ethical intention include which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  second doubts 
B)  weakness of will 
C)  lack of moral courage 
D)  old habits 
E)  all of the above 
A)  second doubts 
B)  weakness of will 
C)  lack of moral courage 
D)  old habits 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

The four-component model indicates that individuals are likely to behave morally if which of the following conditions are present?

Accepted Answer

A)  awareness of an ethical dilemma and formation of a moral judgment 
B)  development of motivation to address the moral dilemma 
C)  the individual is a person of high moral character 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  awareness of an ethical dilemma and formation of a moral judgment 
B)  development of motivation to address the moral dilemma 
C)  the individual is a person of high moral character 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Though they provide helpful lists of questions to ask when facing an ethical dilemma,the Rotary's Four-Way Test and Raytheon's Ethics Quick Test and ACTION model are not philosophically systematic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Ethical ______________ is determining mentally to take some action that is believed to be morally appropriate.

The term temporal immediacy refers to the dynamic that acts that immediately cause harm have lower moral intensity.

Ethical _________________ refers to an individual's awareness that a particular situation raises ethical concerns.

"Gut reactions" that characterize how many ethical decisions are made typically derive from:

People most often agree on what ethical action "should" be done,but fewer people actually "would" do the right thing,and even fewer actually "did" what they think they should or would do.

Ethical theories such as egoism and deontology should be used interchangeably to motivate ethical decision making.

Individuals all typically possess the same level of ethical sensitivity; the difference is in ethical behaviors.

James Rest's four-component model is a useful tool for exploring __________________.

It is important for managers to utilize a strategic decision-making framework in order to:

Individuals whose beliefs are consistent with a conservative political persuasion tend to focus on which of the following value sets?

Individual characteristics that are associated with ethical beliefs,sensitivities,intentions and behaviors include which of the following?

Ethical dilemmas typically involve trade-offs based on _______________.

Even if an intention to act ethically is solidified,an individual still may not follow through on the ethical intention and behave ethically.

Discuss the relationship between Kohlberg's stages of moral development and the six ethical theories presented in the chapter by defining each stage and its associated ethical theories.

A simple ethical decision-making framework that helps individuals to analyze the basis of their actions compels the individual to ask: "How would my mother (or other individual you respect)feel if what I'm planning to do appeared on the front page of a newspaper?"

Deontology asserts that actions must treat _______________ with respect and dignity in all situations,and that good actions are those that everyone should do.

Discuss the individual characteristics that impact ethical beliefs,sensitivities,intentions and behaviors.

Obstacles that divert someone from not act acting on ethical intention include which of the following:

The four-component model indicates that individuals are likely to behave morally if which of the following conditions are present?

Though they provide helpful lists of questions to ask when facing an ethical dilemma,the Rotary's Four-Way Test and Raytheon's Ethics Quick Test and ACTION model are not philosophically systematic.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

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 5: Ethical Decision Making

Ethical ______________ is determining mentally to take some action that is believed to be morally appropriate.

The term temporal immediacy refers to the dynamic that acts that immediately cause harm have lower moral intensity.

Ethical _________________ refers to an individual's awareness that a particular situation raises ethical concerns.

"Gut reactions" that characterize how many ethical decisions are made typically derive from:

People most often agree on what ethical action "should" be done,but fewer people actually "would" do the right thing,and even fewer actually "did" what they think they should or would do.

Ethical theories such as egoism and deontology should be used interchangeably to motivate ethical decision making.

Individuals all typically possess the same level of ethical sensitivity; the difference is in ethical behaviors.

James Rest's four-component model is a useful tool for exploring __________________.

It is important for managers to utilize a strategic decision-making framework in order to:

Individuals whose beliefs are consistent with a conservative political persuasion tend to focus on which of the following value sets?

Individual characteristics that are associated with ethical beliefs,sensitivities,intentions and behaviors include which of the following?

Ethical dilemmas typically involve trade-offs based on _______________.

Even if an intention to act ethically is solidified,an individual still may not follow through on the ethical intention and behave ethically.

Discuss the relationship between Kohlberg's stages of moral development and the six ethical theories presented in the chapter by defining each stage and its associated ethical theories.

A simple ethical decision-making framework that helps individuals to analyze the basis of their actions compels the individual to ask: "How would my mother (or other individual you respect)feel if what I'm planning to do appeared on the front page of a newspaper?"

Deontology asserts that actions must treat _______________ with respect and dignity in all situations,and that good actions are those that everyone should do.

Discuss the individual characteristics that impact ethical beliefs,sensitivities,intentions and behaviors.

Obstacles that divert someone from not act acting on ethical intention include which of the following:

The four-component model indicates that individuals are likely to behave morally if which of the following conditions are present?

Though they provide helpful lists of questions to ask when facing an ethical dilemma,the Rotary's Four-Way Test and Raytheon's Ethics Quick Test and ACTION model are not philosophically systematic.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

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