Question 1

A good test for determining the right thing to do when facing an ethical dilemma is:

Accepted Answer

A) Best-ratio test 
B) Front-page test 
C) Gray area test 
D) Black-and-white test 
A) Best-ratio test 
B) Front-page test 
C) Gray area test 
D) Black-and-white test B

Question 2

Ethics is the application of morality within a context established by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Majority rule 
B) Social norms and accepted standards of behavior 
C) Each individual's outlook on life 
D) Laws 
A) Majority rule 
B) Social norms and accepted standards of behavior 
C) Each individual's outlook on life 
D) Laws B

Question 3

Ethical behavior is any conduct that falls within the limits prescribed by morality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Morality refers to the values that are subscribed to and fostered by society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavior that is not ethical is also illegal 
B) Behavior can be legal but not ethical 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Behavior that is not ethical is also illegal 
B) Behavior can be legal but not ethical 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 6

The act of informing an outside authority of unethical behavior in an organization is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Conscience 
B) Locus of control 
C) Whistle blowing 
D) Machiavellianism 
A) Conscience 
B) Locus of control 
C) Whistle blowing 
D) Machiavellianism

Question 7

It is not the job of safety professionals to set an ethical example for employees-that is higher management's job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ethics is the application of morality within a context established by cultural and professional values, social norms, and accepted standards of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following are considered part of an effective whistleblower program?

Accepted Answer

A) Video cameras at strategic locations 
B) Self-defense classes for employees 
C) Supportive organizational culture 
D) All of the above 
A) Video cameras at strategic locations 
B) Self-defense classes for employees 
C) Supportive organizational culture 
D) All of the above

Question 10

An act can be legal but not ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Machiavellianism is a personality characteristic that can influence a person's view of ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Whistle blowing is an unethical act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An organization's whistleblower program can be effective without executive commitment as long as the employer has been trained properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The terms legal and ethical mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A company's role in ethics is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Create an ethical environment 
B) Fire unethical personnel 
C) Maintain contact with law enforcement officials 
D) Plant whistle blowers in all departments 
A) Create an ethical environment 
B) Fire unethical personnel 
C) Maintain contact with law enforcement officials 
D) Plant whistle blowers in all departments

Question 16

The only way to know if something is ethical is to apply the common-sense test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The black-and-white approach to handling ethical dilemmas is based in Judeo-Christian morality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To be unethical, an act must violate a written code or rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following establish the context for determining what is ethical?

Accepted Answer

A) Professional values 
B) Cultural values 
C) Social norms 
D) All of the above 
A) Professional values 
B) Cultural values 
C) Social norms 
D) All of the above

Exam 26: Ethics and Safety

A good test for determining the right thing to do when facing an ethical dilemma is:

Ethics is the application of morality within a context established by which of the following?

Ethical behavior is any conduct that falls within the limits prescribed by morality.

Morality refers to the values that are subscribed to and fostered by society.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

The act of informing an outside authority of unethical behavior in an organization is known as:

It is not the job of safety professionals to set an ethical example for employees-that is higher management's job.

Ethics is the application of morality within a context established by cultural and professional values, social norms, and accepted standards of behavior.

Which of the following are considered part of an effective whistleblower program?

An act can be legal but not ethical.

Machiavellianism is a personality characteristic that can influence a person's view of ethical behavior.

Whistle blowing is an unethical act.

An organization's whistleblower program can be effective without executive commitment as long as the employer has been trained properly.

The terms legal and ethical mean the same thing.

A company's role in ethics is to:

The only way to know if something is ethical is to apply the common-sense test.

The black-and-white approach to handling ethical dilemmas is based in Judeo-Christian morality.

To be unethical, an act must violate a written code or rule.

Which of the following establish the context for determining what is ethical?

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