Question 1

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

Accepted Answer

A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources 
A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources D

Question 2

When a statement is "off the record," this means:

Accepted Answer

A) Anything you told the reporter before you said "off the record" cannot be used in the reporter's story. 
B) Your identity is completely protected;no one will be able to figure out the information came from you. 
C) A reporter cannot put any of the information you provided in his or her story. 
D) A reporter can use the information you provided in a story as long as the remarks are not attributed directly to you. 
A) Anything you told the reporter before you said "off the record" cannot be used in the reporter's story. 
B) Your identity is completely protected;no one will be able to figure out the information came from you. 
C) A reporter cannot put any of the information you provided in his or her story. 
D) A reporter can use the information you provided in a story as long as the remarks are not attributed directly to you. D

Question 3

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) If you find out that your manager is behaving unethically,you should go directly to the CEO of the company before talking with anyone else. 
B) Issues that involve employee or customer rights are not serious enough to consider "blowing the whistle." 
C) Under the False Claims Act,you can receive 15 to 30 percent of whatever damages the federal government recovers if you blow the whistle on government fraud. 
D) Most whistle-blowing cases are not resolved until they are reported outside of the company. 
A) If you find out that your manager is behaving unethically,you should go directly to the CEO of the company before talking with anyone else. 
B) Issues that involve employee or customer rights are not serious enough to consider "blowing the whistle." 
C) Under the False Claims Act,you can receive 15 to 30 percent of whatever damages the federal government recovers if you blow the whistle on government fraud. 
D) Most whistle-blowing cases are not resolved until they are reported outside of the company. C

Question 4

____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein a worker is made to feel uncomfortable because of unwelcome actions relating to sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) quid pro quo 
B) section 7 harassment 
C) hostile work environment 
D) power-relations 
A) quid pro quo 
B) section 7 harassment 
C) hostile work environment 
D) power-relations

Question 5

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Honestly representing a product in a sales pitch.

Accepted Answer

A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources 
A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources

Question 6

Transparency is the best policy in holding more than one employment option.Thus,so long as you tell both employers about the work you are doing,the work you perform at either firm is not relevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Sending personal mail through the company mail room.

Accepted Answer

A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources 
A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources

Question 8

The broad categories of typical ethical problems individuals ace in the workplace include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Human resources issues 
B) Conflicts of interest 
C) Customer Confidence Issues 
D) Use of Corporate Resources 
E) Leadership concerns 
A) Human resources issues 
B) Conflicts of interest 
C) Customer Confidence Issues 
D) Use of Corporate Resources 
E) Leadership concerns

Question 9

John works for Kinjo's Printing Services during the day and Joe's Diner at night.This is a conflict of interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexually oriented behavior that makes someone feel uncomfortable. 
B) Sexual harassment is objective. 
C) Sexual harassment is determined from the point of view of a "reasonable" person regardless of the harasser's intentions. 
D) Sexual harassment generally involves issues of power and not romance. 
A) Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexually oriented behavior that makes someone feel uncomfortable. 
B) Sexual harassment is objective. 
C) Sexual harassment is determined from the point of view of a "reasonable" person regardless of the harasser's intentions. 
D) Sexual harassment generally involves issues of power and not romance.

Question 11

___________ refers to the fairness of exchanges: "You did this for me and I'll do that for you."

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocity 
B) equality 
C) impartiality 
D) shared resources 
A) reciprocity 
B) equality 
C) impartiality 
D) shared resources

Question 12

You should guard your reputation as it is built slowly with countless actions but it can be destroyed in an instant by one foolish mistake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As a senior executive,it makes sense for you to use the firm's corporate letterhead to write references for employees leaving the firm who have previously served the firm well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

With human resource issues,the most important word to remember is "fairness."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-A product is unsafe for human consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources 
A) Human resource issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources

Question 16

If an organization has 30 employees,it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

Accepted Answer

A) A discount on personal items purchased from the vendor 
B) Dinner for you and your wife at Applebee's 
C) Four tickets to the Super Bowl 
D) A cash gift of $1,400 
A) A discount on personal items purchased from the vendor 
B) Dinner for you and your wife at Applebee's 
C) Four tickets to the Super Bowl 
D) A cash gift of $1,400

Question 18

_____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein an individual believes that sexual favors are a requirement for advancement in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) quid pro quo 
B) section 7 harassment 
C) hostile work environment 
D) power-relations 
A) quid pro quo 
B) section 7 harassment 
C) hostile work environment 
D) power-relations

Question 19

It is important to avoid romance with anyone you supervise for the following reasons: 1)Your judgment is likely to be compromised by the relationship 2)Coworkers are likely to lose respect for both parties and fear preferential treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An employer cannot be held liable for an employee's sexual harassment activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

When a statement is "off the record," this means:

Which of the following is true?

____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein a worker is made to feel uncomfortable because of unwelcome actions relating to sexuality.

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Honestly representing a product in a sales pitch.

Transparency is the best policy in holding more than one employment option.Thus,so long as you tell both employers about the work you are doing,the work you perform at either firm is not relevant.

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Sending personal mail through the company mail room.

The broad categories of typical ethical problems individuals ace in the workplace include all of the following except

John works for Kinjo's Printing Services during the day and Joe's Diner at night.This is a conflict of interest.

Which of the following is false?

___________ refers to the fairness of exchanges: "You did this for me and I'll do that for you."

You should guard your reputation as it is built slowly with countless actions but it can be destroyed in an instant by one foolish mistake.

As a senior executive,it makes sense for you to use the firm's corporate letterhead to write references for employees leaving the firm who have previously served the firm well.

With human resource issues,the most important word to remember is "fairness."

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -A product is unsafe for human consumption.

If an organization has 30 employees,it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

_____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein an individual believes that sexual favors are a requirement for advancement in the workplace.

It is important to avoid romance with anyone you supervise for the following reasons: 1)Your judgment is likely to be compromised by the relationship 2)Coworkers are likely to lose respect for both parties and fear preferential treatment.

An employer cannot be held liable for an employee's sexual harassment activities.

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Exam 4: Common Ethical Problems

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

When a statement is "off the record," this means:

Which of the following is true?

____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein a worker is made to feel uncomfortable because of unwelcome actions relating to sexuality.

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Honestly representing a product in a sales pitch.

Transparency is the best policy in holding more than one employment option.Thus,so long as you tell both employers about the work you are doing,the work you perform at either firm is not relevant.

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Sending personal mail through the company mail room.

The broad categories of typical ethical problems individuals ace in the workplace include all of the following except

John works for Kinjo's Printing Services during the day and Joe's Diner at night.This is a conflict of interest.

Which of the following is false?

___________ refers to the fairness of exchanges: "You did this for me and I'll do that for you."

You should guard your reputation as it is built slowly with countless actions but it can be destroyed in an instant by one foolish mistake.

As a senior executive,it makes sense for you to use the firm's corporate letterhead to write references for employees leaving the firm who have previously served the firm well.

With human resource issues,the most important word to remember is "fairness."

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -A product is unsafe for human consumption.

If an organization has 30 employees,it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

_____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein an individual believes that sexual favors are a requirement for advancement in the workplace.

It is important to avoid romance with anyone you supervise for the following reasons: 1)Your judgment is likely to be compromised by the relationship 2)Coworkers are likely to lose respect for both parties and fear preferential treatment.

An employer cannot be held liable for an employee's sexual harassment activities.

Introducing Straight Talk About Managing Business Ethics: Where Were Going and Why

Deciding Whats Right: a Prescriptive Approach

Deciding Whats Right: a Psychological Approach

Ethics As Organizational Culture

Managing Ethics and Legal Compliance

Managing for Ethical Conduct

Ethical Problems of Managers

Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethical Problems of Organizations

Managing for Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Global Business Environment

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