Question 1

Under the Rights Theory, government exists to protect rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Randy White is the executive director of a non-profit preschool for special needs children. Part of Randy's responsibilities include fundraising for the preschool. Because of his experience and success in operating specialty pre-schools, Randy is sought after as a consultant at locations around the country to assist in the start-up and operation of such facilities. Randy does so quite frequently. Randy does not take vacation time for this work, and his consultant fees (which range from $750 - $1500 per day) are kept by him as personal income. Randy uses his secretary at the preschool to book his travel arrangements and prepare his consultant reports and bills for these outside engagements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Randy's activities are ethical so long as disclosed. 
B)  Randy is using the time and resources of his employer in an unethical manner. 
C)  Randy's activities are ethical whether disclosed or undisclosed. 
D)  There is no conflict of interest in Randy's activities. 
A)  Randy's activities are ethical so long as disclosed. 
B)  Randy is using the time and resources of his employer in an unethical manner. 
C)  Randy's activities are ethical whether disclosed or undisclosed. 
D)  There is no conflict of interest in Randy's activities.

Question 3

The goals of Locke and Rawls in developing their theory of ethics:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is universality of rules. 
B)  Is rules that will survive over time. 
C)  Is based on decisions made by those who do not know what role they might fill in an ethical dilemma. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Is universality of rules. 
B)  Is rules that will survive over time. 
C)  Is based on decisions made by those who do not know what role they might fill in an ethical dilemma. 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

With reference to #32 above, which country is not represented among the climbing parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  New Zealand 
B)  Japanese 
C)  Swiss 
D)  US 
E)  All of these countries are represented among the climbing parties 
A)  New Zealand 
B)  Japanese 
C)  Swiss 
D)  US 
E)  All of these countries are represented among the climbing parties

Question 5

With reference to #32 above, how many times had the author successfully climbed Mt. Everest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once 
B)  Twice 
C)  Never 
D)  Five 
A)  Once 
B)  Twice 
C)  Never 
D)  Five

Question 6

Violation of company rules is not considered an ethical violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who of the following follows the Front-Page-of-the-Newspaper test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warren Buffett 
B)  John Locke 
C)  Robert Nozick 
D)  Peter Drucker 
A)  Warren Buffett 
B)  John Locke 
C)  Robert Nozick 
D)  Peter Drucker

Question 8

A newspaper reporter is interviewing you about your experiences in working for a member of Congress. You have indicated you have information about his private life but will not share it. The reporter responds, "Tell me, just between you and me." You share the information and a quote from you on the private life of the member of Congress appears in the newspaper the next day. The reporter was unethical in violating a trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Attending a class on company time would be unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Kant and Rand do not agree on the importance of self-interest in ethical theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You work for a school district as a facilities coordinator. You drive to the various schools in the district and supervise construction and remodeling and assess various building needs. When you are traveling around to the various schools, you use a district vehicle that is clearly marked as such. One day you stop at the country club and have lunch before heading to the next school since the country club is on the way. You also stop at the bank drive-thru teller to do some personal banking business. Both the lunch and the bank stop are ethical breaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Minnesota Health Department has warned the Inn that what it is doing is an attempt to circumvent the law. Which statement best describes the Old Clover Inn's approach to ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Old Clover Inn acts in a socially responsible manner, going above the requirements of the law in running a business. 
B)  Old Clover Inn has found a perfectly legal way of doing business and compliance with the law is one standard for ethics. 
C)  Old Clover Inn believes that ethics requires doing more than the law requires and less than the law allows. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Old Clover Inn acts in a socially responsible manner, going above the requirements of the law in running a business. 
B)  Old Clover Inn has found a perfectly legal way of doing business and compliance with the law is one standard for ethics. 
C)  Old Clover Inn believes that ethics requires doing more than the law requires and less than the law allows. 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

An ethical breach is not necessarily a violation of the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ethical choices often prove costly to firms in the short term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you are fired from your job, you can use any information you gained while employed to help your next employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ayn Rand wrote The Moral Sentiments of Markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which philosopher developed the "greatest happiness principle"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immanuel Kant 
B)  Adam Smith 
C)  John Stuart Mill 
D)  Jeremy Bentham 
A)  Immanuel Kant 
B)  Adam Smith 
C)  John Stuart Mill 
D)  Jeremy Bentham

Question 18

It is more ethical to remain silent about misdeeds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If I discovered that I unintentionally violated a federal environmental regulation, I should just wait and see if anything happens before taking any action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the story of the "Parable of the Sadhu," the author never helped the Sadhu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Under the Rights Theory, government exists to protect rights.

The goals of Locke and Rawls in developing their theory of ethics:

With reference to #32 above, which country is not represented among the climbing parties?

With reference to #32 above, how many times had the author successfully climbed Mt. Everest?

Violation of company rules is not considered an ethical violation.

Who of the following follows the Front-Page-of-the-Newspaper test?

Attending a class on company time would be unethical.

Kant and Rand do not agree on the importance of self-interest in ethical theory.

The Minnesota Health Department has warned the Inn that what it is doing is an attempt to circumvent the law. Which statement best describes the Old Clover Inn's approach to ethics?

An ethical breach is not necessarily a violation of the law.

Ethical choices often prove costly to firms in the short term.

If you are fired from your job, you can use any information you gained while employed to help your next employer.

Ayn Rand wrote The Moral Sentiments of Markets.

Which philosopher developed the "greatest happiness principle"?

It is more ethical to remain silent about misdeeds.

If I discovered that I unintentionally violated a federal environmental regulation, I should just wait and see if anything happens before taking any action.

In the story of the "Parable of the Sadhu," the author never helped the Sadhu.

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Exam 1: Ethical Theory, Philosophical Foundations, Our Reasoning Flaws, and Types of Ethical Dilemmas

Under the Rights Theory, government exists to protect rights.

The goals of Locke and Rawls in developing their theory of ethics:

With reference to #32 above, which country is not represented among the climbing parties?

With reference to #32 above, how many times had the author successfully climbed Mt. Everest?

Violation of company rules is not considered an ethical violation.

Who of the following follows the Front-Page-of-the-Newspaper test?

Attending a class on company time would be unethical.

Kant and Rand do not agree on the importance of self-interest in ethical theory.

The Minnesota Health Department has warned the Inn that what it is doing is an attempt to circumvent the law. Which statement best describes the Old Clover Inn's approach to ethics?

An ethical breach is not necessarily a violation of the law.

Ethical choices often prove costly to firms in the short term.

If you are fired from your job, you can use any information you gained while employed to help your next employer.

Ayn Rand wrote The Moral Sentiments of Markets.

Which philosopher developed the "greatest happiness principle"?

It is more ethical to remain silent about misdeeds.

If I discovered that I unintentionally violated a federal environmental regulation, I should just wait and see if anything happens before taking any action.

In the story of the "Parable of the Sadhu," the author never helped the Sadhu.

Solving Ethical Dilemmas and Personal Introspection

Business, Stakeholders, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Ethics and Company Culture

Ethics in International Business

Ethics, Business Operations, and Rights

Ethics and Products

Ethics and Competition

Ethics and Government

Ethics and Nonprofits

Filters