Question 1

Acts with a high likelihood of causing harm have high moral intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A quick insight independent of any reasoning process of right and wrong is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical sensitivity 
B)  ethical judgment 
C)  ethical intuition 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  ethical sensitivity 
B)  ethical judgment 
C)  ethical intuition 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

In the systematic rational ethical decision framework,legal actions represent the highest ethical dimension of ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Researchers have found strong consensus among core values,or virtues,that are common worldwide,despite cultural differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ethical approach that equates moral actions with those that promote an individual's self-interest is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarianism 
B)  egoism 
C)  cultural relativism 
D)  virtue ethics 
E)  none of the above 
A)  utilitarianism 
B)  egoism 
C)  cultural relativism 
D)  virtue ethics 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Dilemmas often arise because people usually have a very short time to respond to an ethical issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to theorist Tom Jones,an issue's moral intensity is likely to vary based on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  magnitude of consequences 
B)  social consensus 
C)  probability of effect 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  magnitude of consequences 
B)  social consensus 
C)  probability of effect 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

Harmful acts concentrated in a particular area and characterized by ______________,or nearness of an act to its victims and beneficiaries,have high moral intensity.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal immediacy 
B)  concentration of effect 
C)  proximity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  temporal immediacy 
B)  concentration of effect 
C)  proximity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Ethical beliefs are followed by ethical intentions which are always followed by ethical behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________,which is likely to determine the magnitude of a person's moral approval or disapproval,is dependent on issue-related factors,rather than individual or organizational factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral sensitivity 
B)  moral intention 
C)  moral intensity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  moral sensitivity 
B)  moral intention 
C)  moral intensity 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

According to Ajzen's theory of __________________,formulating an intention to act ethically is a function of a person's attitudes toward the behavior,subjective norms,and perceived behavioral control.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral development 
B)  ethical sensitivity 
C)  planned behavior 
D)  moral reasoning 
E)  none of the above 
A)  moral development 
B)  ethical sensitivity 
C)  planned behavior 
D)  moral reasoning 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

One's philosophical/value orientation,whether deontological or a more "relativist" orientation,does not seem to impact his/her ability to make ethical decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Systematic rational ethical decision-making frameworks can help management:

Accepted Answer

A)  reveal the ethical dimensions of any decision being made 
B)  justify unethical behaviors in the face of conflicting pressures 
C)  explain why moral decisions are all relative 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  reveal the ethical dimensions of any decision being made 
B)  justify unethical behaviors in the face of conflicting pressures 
C)  explain why moral decisions are all relative 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

Rotary International's Four-Way Test provides a simple framework for decision making that asks us to consider of the things we think,say,or do; the Four-Way Test includes which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

A)  is it the Truth? 
B)  is it ethically sensitive? 
C)  is it morally appropriate? 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is it the Truth? 
B)  is it ethically sensitive? 
C)  is it morally appropriate? 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

___________ represent(s)either or lack of virtue or an excess of virtue.

Accepted Answer

A)  egoism 
B)  vices 
C)  deontology 
D)  self-interest 
E)  none of the above 
A)  egoism 
B)  vices 
C)  deontology 
D)  self-interest 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Social group and cultural relativism ask the individual to consider _______________ when making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  norms and standards 
B)  universal principles 
C)  self-interest 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  norms and standards 
B)  universal principles 
C)  self-interest 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

The philosopher Emmanuel Kant presents the __________________ ,which is a rule that applies to all situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  relativist ethic 
B)  virtue ethic 
C)  Golden Rule 
D)  categorical imperative 
E)  none of the above 
A)  relativist ethic 
B)  virtue ethic 
C)  Golden Rule 
D)  categorical imperative 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

________________ refers to the degree of social agreement that an act is good or bad.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social norms 
B)  Social consensus 
C)  Social pressure 
D)  Social dilemmas 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Social norms 
B)  Social consensus 
C)  Social pressure 
D)  Social dilemmas 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

______________ refers to the length of time between an act and the onset of consequences associated with the act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Probability of effect 
B)  Magnitude of consequences 
C)  Temporal immediacy 
D)  Proximity 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Probability of effect 
B)  Magnitude of consequences 
C)  Temporal immediacy 
D)  Proximity 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Ethical behavior models provide which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  rationalizations for questionable decision making 
B)  frameworks for decision making based on rational principles 
C)  fail-safe solutions to moral dilemmas 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  rationalizations for questionable decision making 
B)  frameworks for decision making based on rational principles 
C)  fail-safe solutions to moral dilemmas 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Acts with a high likelihood of causing harm have high moral intensity.

A quick insight independent of any reasoning process of right and wrong is known as:

In the systematic rational ethical decision framework,legal actions represent the highest ethical dimension of ethical behavior.

Researchers have found strong consensus among core values,or virtues,that are common worldwide,despite cultural differences.

The ethical approach that equates moral actions with those that promote an individual's self-interest is known as _____________.

Dilemmas often arise because people usually have a very short time to respond to an ethical issue.

According to theorist Tom Jones,an issue's moral intensity is likely to vary based on which of the following factors?

Harmful acts concentrated in a particular area and characterized by ______________,or nearness of an act to its victims and beneficiaries,have high moral intensity.

Ethical beliefs are followed by ethical intentions which are always followed by ethical behaviors.

________,which is likely to determine the magnitude of a person's moral approval or disapproval,is dependent on issue-related factors,rather than individual or organizational factors.

According to Ajzen's theory of __________________,formulating an intention to act ethically is a function of a person's attitudes toward the behavior,subjective norms,and perceived behavioral control.

One's philosophical/value orientation,whether deontological or a more "relativist" orientation,does not seem to impact his/her ability to make ethical decisions.

Systematic rational ethical decision-making frameworks can help management:

Rotary International's Four-Way Test provides a simple framework for decision making that asks us to consider of the things we think,say,or do; the Four-Way Test includes which of the following questions:

___________ represent(s)either or lack of virtue or an excess of virtue.

Social group and cultural relativism ask the individual to consider _______________ when making decisions.

The philosopher Emmanuel Kant presents the __________________ ,which is a rule that applies to all situations.

________________ refers to the degree of social agreement that an act is good or bad.

______________ refers to the length of time between an act and the onset of consequences associated with the act.

Ethical behavior models provide which of the following:

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

Acts with a high likelihood of causing harm have high moral intensity.

A quick insight independent of any reasoning process of right and wrong is known as:

In the systematic rational ethical decision framework,legal actions represent the highest ethical dimension of ethical behavior.

Researchers have found strong consensus among core values,or virtues,that are common worldwide,despite cultural differences.

The ethical approach that equates moral actions with those that promote an individual's self-interest is known as _____________.

Dilemmas often arise because people usually have a very short time to respond to an ethical issue.

According to theorist Tom Jones,an issue's moral intensity is likely to vary based on which of the following factors?

Harmful acts concentrated in a particular area and characterized by ______________,or nearness of an act to its victims and beneficiaries,have high moral intensity.

Ethical beliefs are followed by ethical intentions which are always followed by ethical behaviors.

________,which is likely to determine the magnitude of a person's moral approval or disapproval,is dependent on issue-related factors,rather than individual or organizational factors.

According to Ajzen's theory of __________________,formulating an intention to act ethically is a function of a person's attitudes toward the behavior,subjective norms,and perceived behavioral control.

One's philosophical/value orientation,whether deontological or a more "relativist" orientation,does not seem to impact his/her ability to make ethical decisions.

Systematic rational ethical decision-making frameworks can help management:

Rotary International's Four-Way Test provides a simple framework for decision making that asks us to consider of the things we think,say,or do; the Four-Way Test includes which of the following questions:

___________ represent(s)either or lack of virtue or an excess of virtue.

Social group and cultural relativism ask the individual to consider _______________ when making decisions.

The philosopher Emmanuel Kant presents the __________________ ,which is a rule that applies to all situations.

________________ refers to the degree of social agreement that an act is good or bad.

______________ refers to the length of time between an act and the onset of consequences associated with the act.

Ethical behavior models provide which of the following:

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