Question 1

It is inappropriate to characterize work as a "calling" or vocation because it implies religious affiliation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Lengthy ethical cases or vignettes are more effective in soliciting meaningful feedback from employees during ethics training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Members of some professions are required to take ethics training as part of obtaining or renewing their professional licenses to protect the public from incompetent practitioners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the steps involved in facilitating an ethics dialogue workshop through application of the systematic rational ethical decision-making framework.

Accepted Answer

Distribute the seven-question systematic

Question 5

Every job can be framed in terms of a "calling" or _________,which provides meaning to the work experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  chore 
B)  profession 
C)  vocation 
D)  situation 
E)  none of the above 
A)  chore 
B)  profession 
C)  vocation 
D)  situation 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

A high degree of trust in an organization is associated with which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic benefits through enhanced performance 
B)  eliminating psychological barriers separating employers and employees 
C)  attracting and sustaining high-quality stakeholders 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  economic benefits through enhanced performance 
B)  eliminating psychological barriers separating employers and employees 
C)  attracting and sustaining high-quality stakeholders 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

A useful method of ethics training can include formulation of "games" modeled after quiz shows designed to raise awareness of ethical issues at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Employee workshops on fraud detection are not effective in discouraging those who are considering committing a fraud,nor can they realistically help detect frauds as soon as they occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A useful method of ethics training may include presenting actual cases of employees or people in the industry violating a Code of Conduct and the punishments they received.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not an important step to include in an ethics training session?

Accepted Answer

A)  expressed support from the CEO or supervisor 
B)  presentation of competitive advantages for maintaining an ethical work culture 
C)  presentation of a current ethical dilemma the company is facing and allowing participants to determine the solution 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  expressed support from the CEO or supervisor 
B)  presentation of competitive advantages for maintaining an ethical work culture 
C)  presentation of a current ethical dilemma the company is facing and allowing participants to determine the solution 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Web-based training can be a simple and effective method for making employees aware of the most common ethical issues at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If well done,ethics training holds ______________ accountable for their ethical behaviors and provides an opportunity for misunderstandings to be addressed.

Accepted Answer

A)  employees only 
B)  employees and employers 
C)  customers 
D)  low-level workers 
E)  mid-level managers 
A)  employees only 
B)  employees and employers 
C)  customers 
D)  low-level workers 
E)  mid-level managers

Question 13

__________ refers to taking someone's property without their permission.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theft 
B)  Fraud 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Theft 
B)  Fraud 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

It is important to present ethics training materials in a way that targets specific employees for their behavior to provide an example for others in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Fraud typically occurs in which types of organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  small businesses 
B)  large corporations 
C)  nonprofits and churches 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  small businesses 
B)  large corporations 
C)  nonprofits and churches 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Personality measures can be helpful tools at which stage of the employment process?

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring 
B)  orientation 
C)  ethics training 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  hiring 
B)  orientation 
C)  ethics training 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

It is inappropriate to examine ethical issues presented in the business ethics literature or internet websites for the purposes of training; doing so does not allow employees to explore their own organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_______________________ refers to having a positive attitude that another member of the organization will be fair and not take advantage of one's vulnerability or dependency in a risky situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  whistleblowing 
B)  organizational communication 
C)  ethics 
D)  organizational trust 
E)  none of the above 
A)  whistleblowing 
B)  organizational communication 
C)  ethics 
D)  organizational trust 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

___________ is the use of one's occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the employing organization's resources or assets.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theft 
B)  Fraud 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Theft 
B)  Fraud 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Approximately 60 percent of employees have stolen from their employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is inappropriate to characterize work as a "calling" or vocation because it implies religious affiliation.

Lengthy ethical cases or vignettes are more effective in soliciting meaningful feedback from employees during ethics training.

Members of some professions are required to take ethics training as part of obtaining or renewing their professional licenses to protect the public from incompetent practitioners.

Discuss the steps involved in facilitating an ethics dialogue workshop through application of the systematic rational ethical decision-making framework.

Every job can be framed in terms of a "calling" or _________,which provides meaning to the work experience.

A high degree of trust in an organization is associated with which of the following:

A useful method of ethics training can include formulation of "games" modeled after quiz shows designed to raise awareness of ethical issues at work.

Employee workshops on fraud detection are not effective in discouraging those who are considering committing a fraud,nor can they realistically help detect frauds as soon as they occur.

A useful method of ethics training may include presenting actual cases of employees or people in the industry violating a Code of Conduct and the punishments they received.

Which of the following is not an important step to include in an ethics training session?

Web-based training can be a simple and effective method for making employees aware of the most common ethical issues at work.

If well done,ethics training holds ______________ accountable for their ethical behaviors and provides an opportunity for misunderstandings to be addressed.

__________ refers to taking someone's property without their permission.

It is important to present ethics training materials in a way that targets specific employees for their behavior to provide an example for others in the organization.

Fraud typically occurs in which types of organizations?

Personality measures can be helpful tools at which stage of the employment process?

It is inappropriate to examine ethical issues presented in the business ethics literature or internet websites for the purposes of training; doing so does not allow employees to explore their own organization.

_______________________ refers to having a positive attitude that another member of the organization will be fair and not take advantage of one's vulnerability or dependency in a risky situation.

___________ is the use of one's occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the employing organization's resources or assets.

Approximately 60 percent of employees have stolen from their employers.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

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 6: Ethics Training

It is inappropriate to characterize work as a "calling" or vocation because it implies religious affiliation.

Lengthy ethical cases or vignettes are more effective in soliciting meaningful feedback from employees during ethics training.

Members of some professions are required to take ethics training as part of obtaining or renewing their professional licenses to protect the public from incompetent practitioners.

Discuss the steps involved in facilitating an ethics dialogue workshop through application of the systematic rational ethical decision-making framework.

Every job can be framed in terms of a "calling" or _________,which provides meaning to the work experience.

A high degree of trust in an organization is associated with which of the following:

A useful method of ethics training can include formulation of "games" modeled after quiz shows designed to raise awareness of ethical issues at work.

Employee workshops on fraud detection are not effective in discouraging those who are considering committing a fraud,nor can they realistically help detect frauds as soon as they occur.

A useful method of ethics training may include presenting actual cases of employees or people in the industry violating a Code of Conduct and the punishments they received.

Which of the following is not an important step to include in an ethics training session?

Web-based training can be a simple and effective method for making employees aware of the most common ethical issues at work.

If well done,ethics training holds ______________ accountable for their ethical behaviors and provides an opportunity for misunderstandings to be addressed.

__________ refers to taking someone's property without their permission.

It is important to present ethics training materials in a way that targets specific employees for their behavior to provide an example for others in the organization.

Fraud typically occurs in which types of organizations?

Personality measures can be helpful tools at which stage of the employment process?

It is inappropriate to examine ethical issues presented in the business ethics literature or internet websites for the purposes of training; doing so does not allow employees to explore their own organization.

_______________________ refers to having a positive attitude that another member of the organization will be fair and not take advantage of one's vulnerability or dependency in a risky situation.

___________ is the use of one's occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the employing organization's resources or assets.

Approximately 60 percent of employees have stolen from their employers.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

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