Question 1

Recognizing how much effort an employee exerts at work,and the dynamic that not working hard can affect other workers,is an example of an ethical sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When two ethical theories such as the "Golden Rule" and individual self-interest are in conflict,self-interest takes precedence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When consideration of the various ethical approaches results in conflicting conclusions,the decision maker should:

Accepted Answer

A)  select one of the options randomly because all carry equal ethical certitude 
B)  respect everyone and do what a virtuous person would do 
C)  do nothing, because consensus has not been achieved 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  select one of the options randomly because all carry equal ethical certitude 
B)  respect everyone and do what a virtuous person would do 
C)  do nothing, because consensus has not been achieved 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Identify the ten "ethical hazard approaching" signs. How can they be managed?

Accepted Answer

Beware when someone says it may seem une

Question 5

A novelist whose writings are consistent with the egoist perspective,____________,argues that the best thing for the common good is to become an individual of high integrity willing to pursue self-interest at all costs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Ayn Rand 
C)  Thomas Jefferson 
D)  Aristotle 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Ayn Rand 
C)  Thomas Jefferson 
D)  Aristotle 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

A ____________ is a mental state that guides behaviors.

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

Question 7

The process of ethical reasoning can be compared with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  any other managerial problem-solving process 
B)  only those managerial processes that involve ethical dilemmas 
C)  helpful lists of questions such as the Rotary's Four-Way Test and Raytheon's ACTION model 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  any other managerial problem-solving process 
B)  only those managerial processes that involve ethical dilemmas 
C)  helpful lists of questions such as the Rotary's Four-Way Test and Raytheon's ACTION model 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

Among the organizational characteristics associated with ethical behaviors are which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  codes of ethics 
B)  ethical climate/culture 
C)  organization size 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  codes of ethics 
B)  ethical climate/culture 
C)  organization size 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Becoming aware of how others interpret or experience our decisions and behaviors expands a person's ethical sensitivities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A concern with the deontological approach to ethical decision making involves acknowledging:

Accepted Answer

A)  universal principles are relative 
B)  it may prove impossible, impractical or undesirable in practice 
C)  managers must make decisions motivated only by virtue 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  universal principles are relative 
B)  it may prove impossible, impractical or undesirable in practice 
C)  managers must make decisions motivated only by virtue 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

The notion that right actions strengthen moral character is consistent with ____________ ethics.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtue 
B)  dentological 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  social group 
E)  none of the above 
A)  virtue 
B)  dentological 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  social group 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Reasonable individuals can disagree about what is an appropriate ethical action.Discuss the process by which a manager can facilitate a negotiation between competing ethical perspectives.

Accepted Answer

First apply systematic rational ethical

Question 13

Which step is missing in the sequence of moral behavior? Ethical belief,_________________,ethical action

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical intent 
B)  ethical understanding 
C)  ethical behavior 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  ethical intent 
B)  ethical understanding 
C)  ethical behavior 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

While utilitarianism is "ends-based" and deontology is "rules-based," _____________,considered to be a higher stage of moral reasoning,is based on achieving excellence in morals by practicing morally valued character traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  relativism 
B)  egoism 
C)  virtue 
D)  fundamentalism 
E)  none of the above 
A)  relativism 
B)  egoism 
C)  virtue 
D)  fundamentalism 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

In a given dilemma,the gap between ethical belief and ethical intent can be caused by not wanting to create negative relationships with the other person involved in the dilemma,among other reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Identify and define at least four major ethical theories presented in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

Egoism,social group

Question 17

The approach that is consistent with the belief that right actions are beneficial to the greatest number of people is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deontology 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  virtue 
D)  social group relativism 
E)  none of the above 
A)  deontology 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  virtue 
D)  social group relativism 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Adam Smith emphasized that individuals are,by nature,______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  egoists 
B)  deontologists 
C)  capitalists 
D)  virtuous 
E)  none of the above 
A)  egoists 
B)  deontologists 
C)  capitalists 
D)  virtuous 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

The terms "ethical" and "moral" are commonly interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People with less work experience tend to be better ethical decision makers,because they have less to lose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Recognizing how much effort an employee exerts at work,and the dynamic that not working hard can affect other workers,is an example of an ethical sensitivity.

When two ethical theories such as the "Golden Rule" and individual self-interest are in conflict,self-interest takes precedence.

When consideration of the various ethical approaches results in conflicting conclusions,the decision maker should:

Identify the ten "ethical hazard approaching" signs. How can they be managed?

A novelist whose writings are consistent with the egoist perspective,____________,argues that the best thing for the common good is to become an individual of high integrity willing to pursue self-interest at all costs.

A ____________ is a mental state that guides behaviors.

The process of ethical reasoning can be compared with which of the following?

Among the organizational characteristics associated with ethical behaviors are which of the following?

Becoming aware of how others interpret or experience our decisions and behaviors expands a person's ethical sensitivities.

A concern with the deontological approach to ethical decision making involves acknowledging:

The notion that right actions strengthen moral character is consistent with ____________ ethics.

Reasonable individuals can disagree about what is an appropriate ethical action.Discuss the process by which a manager can facilitate a negotiation between competing ethical perspectives.

Which step is missing in the sequence of moral behavior? Ethical belief,_________________,ethical action

While utilitarianism is "ends-based" and deontology is "rules-based," _____________,considered to be a higher stage of moral reasoning,is based on achieving excellence in morals by practicing morally valued character traits.

In a given dilemma,the gap between ethical belief and ethical intent can be caused by not wanting to create negative relationships with the other person involved in the dilemma,among other reasons.

Identify and define at least four major ethical theories presented in the chapter.

The approach that is consistent with the belief that right actions are beneficial to the greatest number of people is called ____________.

Adam Smith emphasized that individuals are,by nature,______________.

The terms "ethical" and "moral" are commonly interchangeable.

People with less work experience tend to be better ethical decision makers,because they have less to lose.

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

Recognizing how much effort an employee exerts at work,and the dynamic that not working hard can affect other workers,is an example of an ethical sensitivity.

When two ethical theories such as the "Golden Rule" and individual self-interest are in conflict,self-interest takes precedence.

When consideration of the various ethical approaches results in conflicting conclusions,the decision maker should:

Identify the ten "ethical hazard approaching" signs. How can they be managed?

A novelist whose writings are consistent with the egoist perspective,____________,argues that the best thing for the common good is to become an individual of high integrity willing to pursue self-interest at all costs.

A ____________ is a mental state that guides behaviors.

The process of ethical reasoning can be compared with which of the following?

Among the organizational characteristics associated with ethical behaviors are which of the following?

Becoming aware of how others interpret or experience our decisions and behaviors expands a person's ethical sensitivities.

A concern with the deontological approach to ethical decision making involves acknowledging:

The notion that right actions strengthen moral character is consistent with ____________ ethics.

Reasonable individuals can disagree about what is an appropriate ethical action.Discuss the process by which a manager can facilitate a negotiation between competing ethical perspectives.

Which step is missing in the sequence of moral behavior? Ethical belief,_________________,ethical action

While utilitarianism is "ends-based" and deontology is "rules-based," _____________,considered to be a higher stage of moral reasoning,is based on achieving excellence in morals by practicing morally valued character traits.

In a given dilemma,the gap between ethical belief and ethical intent can be caused by not wanting to create negative relationships with the other person involved in the dilemma,among other reasons.

Identify and define at least four major ethical theories presented in the chapter.

The approach that is consistent with the belief that right actions are beneficial to the greatest number of people is called ____________.

Adam Smith emphasized that individuals are,by nature,______________.

The terms "ethical" and "moral" are commonly interchangeable.

People with less work experience tend to be better ethical decision makers,because they have less to lose.

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