Question 1

Participants in ethics training can be tested at the end of a workshop to ensure:

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge and techniques have been successful conveyed 
B)  they will behave ethically in the future 
C)  they will avoid ethical dilemmas in the future 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  knowledge and techniques have been successful conveyed 
B)  they will behave ethically in the future 
C)  they will avoid ethical dilemmas in the future 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Consistent with best practices in ethics training,at least one mandatory ethics training should be offered annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Requiring a written response to ethical dilemmas is not helpful because it forces the employees to put their opinions in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The terms fraud,theft and embezzlement can be used interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discussions of work as a calling can assist employees:

Accepted Answer

A)  frame their daily tasks as something that has positive impacts on the lives of others 
B)  remind them of their original purpose for choosing a particular job or career path 
C)  participate in a meaningful workshop during ethics training 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  frame their daily tasks as something that has positive impacts on the lives of others 
B)  remind them of their original purpose for choosing a particular job or career path 
C)  participate in a meaningful workshop during ethics training 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

A strength of facilitator-guided face-to-face ethics training is that it allows for discussion and motivating employees to get out of their "comfort zone".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If Codes of Conduct and Ethics are displayed prominently throughout the workplace,further analysis will not be helpful in determining the extent to which employees embrace them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ethics training is not required if organizations clearly post Codes of Conduct and Codes of Ethics throughout the building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the most effective method of including web-based training in ethics training programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  as the sole source of information on ethical decision-making 
B)  as a complement to facilitator-guided face-to-face interactions and group activities 
C)  as the tool for training long-term employees, instead of group activities and facilitator-guided interactions 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  as the sole source of information on ethical decision-making 
B)  as a complement to facilitator-guided face-to-face interactions and group activities 
C)  as the tool for training long-term employees, instead of group activities and facilitator-guided interactions 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is not among the issues an ethical culture assessment can explore?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance based on the Code of Ethics 
B)  the behavior of managers 
C)  the organizational culture according to the employees 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  performance based on the Code of Ethics 
B)  the behavior of managers 
C)  the organizational culture according to the employees 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Useful "case studies" or scenario vignettes that can provide the basis for analysis through ethics training can be derived from which of the following resources??

Accepted Answer

A)  business ethics literature 
B)  internet websites 
C)  previous dilemmas at the organization 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  business ethics literature 
B)  internet websites 
C)  previous dilemmas at the organization 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Ethics training is typically most useful in which of the following types of organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  publicly traded companies 
B)  city governments and public organizations 
C)  nonprofits and other NGOs 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  publicly traded companies 
B)  city governments and public organizations 
C)  nonprofits and other NGOs 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is not among the three most common forms of embezzlement:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking money from a store where one shops regularly 
B)  employees writing fraudulent checks that they or their friends cash 
C)  taking money from cash revenues 
D)  processing fraudulent invoices 
E)  none of the above 
A)  taking money from a store where one shops regularly 
B)  employees writing fraudulent checks that they or their friends cash 
C)  taking money from cash revenues 
D)  processing fraudulent invoices 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

In order to preserve anonymity,change references to specific people and places when discussing real-life ethical dilemmas during ethics training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When organizations face tight budgets,ethics training should be eliminated to focus on more immediate concerns,and then resumed when the organization is healthier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Fraud cannot occur in nonprofit or governmental organizations because there are no shareholder resources to steal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Outline the steps required for an effective ethics training workshop.

Accepted Answer

CEO or supervisor expresses support for

Question 18

Because employees may be cynical about the extent to which wrongdoers actually face prescribed consequences for their behavior,a useful tool in ethics training includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a list of prescribed behaviors and associated consequences 
B)  a strict Code of Conduct that outlines punishments for unethical behaviors 
C)  information on previous unethical behavior at the organization, and the associated consequences that occurred 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a list of prescribed behaviors and associated consequences 
B)  a strict Code of Conduct that outlines punishments for unethical behaviors 
C)  information on previous unethical behavior at the organization, and the associated consequences that occurred 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Because types of ethical dilemmas vary according to who is involved,the circumstances and context,it is not particularly helpful to explore common ethical problems experienced in the organization or its industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Upper-level managers establish the overall ethics tone that is then filtered throughout an organization; as such,training can help these leaders achieve consensus on how to address difficult behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Participants in ethics training can be tested at the end of a workshop to ensure:

Consistent with best practices in ethics training,at least one mandatory ethics training should be offered annually.

Requiring a written response to ethical dilemmas is not helpful because it forces the employees to put their opinions in writing.

The terms fraud,theft and embezzlement can be used interchangeably.

Discussions of work as a calling can assist employees:

A strength of facilitator-guided face-to-face ethics training is that it allows for discussion and motivating employees to get out of their "comfort zone".

If Codes of Conduct and Ethics are displayed prominently throughout the workplace,further analysis will not be helpful in determining the extent to which employees embrace them.

Ethics training is not required if organizations clearly post Codes of Conduct and Codes of Ethics throughout the building.

Which of the following is the most effective method of including web-based training in ethics training programs?

Which of the following is not among the issues an ethical culture assessment can explore?

Useful "case studies" or scenario vignettes that can provide the basis for analysis through ethics training can be derived from which of the following resources??

Ethics training is typically most useful in which of the following types of organizations?

Which of the following is not among the three most common forms of embezzlement:

In order to preserve anonymity,change references to specific people and places when discussing real-life ethical dilemmas during ethics training.

When organizations face tight budgets,ethics training should be eliminated to focus on more immediate concerns,and then resumed when the organization is healthier.

Fraud cannot occur in nonprofit or governmental organizations because there are no shareholder resources to steal.

Outline the steps required for an effective ethics training workshop.

Because employees may be cynical about the extent to which wrongdoers actually face prescribed consequences for their behavior,a useful tool in ethics training includes which of the following?

Because types of ethical dilemmas vary according to who is involved,the circumstances and context,it is not particularly helpful to explore common ethical problems experienced in the organization or its industry.

Upper-level managers establish the overall ethics tone that is then filtered throughout an organization; as such,training can help these leaders achieve consensus on how to address difficult behaviors.

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

Participants in ethics training can be tested at the end of a workshop to ensure:

Consistent with best practices in ethics training,at least one mandatory ethics training should be offered annually.

Requiring a written response to ethical dilemmas is not helpful because it forces the employees to put their opinions in writing.

The terms fraud,theft and embezzlement can be used interchangeably.

Discussions of work as a calling can assist employees:

A strength of facilitator-guided face-to-face ethics training is that it allows for discussion and motivating employees to get out of their "comfort zone".

If Codes of Conduct and Ethics are displayed prominently throughout the workplace,further analysis will not be helpful in determining the extent to which employees embrace them.

Ethics training is not required if organizations clearly post Codes of Conduct and Codes of Ethics throughout the building.

Which of the following is the most effective method of including web-based training in ethics training programs?

Which of the following is not among the issues an ethical culture assessment can explore?

Useful "case studies" or scenario vignettes that can provide the basis for analysis through ethics training can be derived from which of the following resources??

Ethics training is typically most useful in which of the following types of organizations?

Which of the following is not among the three most common forms of embezzlement:

In order to preserve anonymity,change references to specific people and places when discussing real-life ethical dilemmas during ethics training.

When organizations face tight budgets,ethics training should be eliminated to focus on more immediate concerns,and then resumed when the organization is healthier.

Fraud cannot occur in nonprofit or governmental organizations because there are no shareholder resources to steal.

Outline the steps required for an effective ethics training workshop.

Because employees may be cynical about the extent to which wrongdoers actually face prescribed consequences for their behavior,a useful tool in ethics training includes which of the following?

Because types of ethical dilemmas vary according to who is involved,the circumstances and context,it is not particularly helpful to explore common ethical problems experienced in the organization or its industry.

Upper-level managers establish the overall ethics tone that is then filtered throughout an organization; as such,training can help these leaders achieve consensus on how to address difficult behaviors.

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