Question 1

Locus of control is the extent to which he or she will attempt to deceive and confuse others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Ethics may be defined as the application of morality within a context established by cultural and professional values, social norms, and accepted standards of behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Situational ethics, an approach used by health and safety professionals to handle ethical problems, is also known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ego strength 
B)  Black-and-white 
C)  Full potential 
D)  Best ratio 
E)  Machiavellianism 
A)  Ego strength 
B)  Black-and-white 
C)  Full potential 
D)  Best ratio 
E)  Machiavellianism D

Question 4

Which of the following is considered the company's role in ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set an example of ethics in al dealings 
B)  Create an internal environment that promotes, expects, and rewards ethical behaviour 
C)  Hide unethical actions from employees 
D)  Let the courts decide on ethical dilemmas 
E)  Both A and B are correct 
A)  Set an example of ethics in al dealings 
B)  Create an internal environment that promotes, expects, and rewards ethical behaviour 
C)  Hide unethical actions from employees 
D)  Let the courts decide on ethical dilemmas 
E)  Both A and B are correct

Question 5

Ego strength is the ability to undertake self-directed tasks and to cope with tense situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The best-ratio approach says that people are basically good and, under the right circumstances, behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Blowing the whistle is an unethical practice if it damages relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which question could lead to the making of a poor ethical decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Would this pass the morning-after test? 
B)  How would our earnings be affected? 
C)  What is your real motivation in making this decision? 
D)  Who will be affected by your decision and in what way? 
E)  Would your decision withstand the scrutiny of employees, customers, colleagues, and the general public? 
A)  Would this pass the morning-after test? 
B)  How would our earnings be affected? 
C)  What is your real motivation in making this decision? 
D)  Who will be affected by your decision and in what way? 
E)  Would your decision withstand the scrutiny of employees, customers, colleagues, and the general public?

Question 9

Ethics refers to the values that are subscribed to and fostered by society in general and individuals within society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the importance of consistency when making ethical decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  To indicate lack of sound decision-making ability 
B)  To hide any questionable bias 
C)  To indicate fairness in decision making 
D)  To have a strong defense if on trial 
E)  To create a pattern for ease of recording decisions 
A)  To indicate lack of sound decision-making ability 
B)  To hide any questionable bias 
C)  To indicate fairness in decision making 
D)  To have a strong defense if on trial 
E)  To create a pattern for ease of recording decisions

Question 11

Morality refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Ego 
C)  Pride 
D)  Legality 
E)  Vanity 
A)  Values 
B)  Ego 
C)  Pride 
D)  Legality 
E)  Vanity

Question 12

Managing which of the following is one of the most pervasive and complex problems facing business organizations today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merit systems 
B)  Evaluation methods 
C)  Ethical behaviour 
D)  Employee morale 
E)  Health and safety compliance responsibilities 
A)  Merit systems 
B)  Evaluation methods 
C)  Ethical behaviour 
D)  Employee morale 
E)  Health and safety compliance responsibilities

Question 13

The five "Ps" of ethical power are purpose, pride, patience, persistence, and perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most Canadian businesses would be more successful if they were not held to such high ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Machiavellianism is the perspective of workers concerning who or what controls their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ethical dilemma faced by Camillo Garcia, MilTech's safety and health manager, was brought about by top management's decision to use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  New alloy 
B)  New paint 
C)  New computers 
D)  New vendors 
E)  New electroplating process 
A)  New alloy 
B)  New paint 
C)  New computers 
D)  New vendors 
E)  New electroplating process

Question 17

Companies that take the "Do as I say, not as I do" approach to ethics will likely succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A person's behaviour can be well within the scope of the law and still be unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Safety professionals are sometimes blamed for not preventing an accident. This form of reprisal refers to which challenge facing whistle blowers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retribution 
B)  Damaged relationships and hostility 
C)  Loss of focus 
D)  Scapegoating 
E)  Isolation 
A)  Retribution 
B)  Damaged relationships and hostility 
C)  Loss of focus 
D)  Scapegoating 
E)  Isolation

Question 20

Three personality characteristics that can influence an employee's ethical behaviour are ego strength, Machiavellianism, and locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 27: Ethics and Safety

Locus of control is the extent to which he or she will attempt to deceive and confuse others.

Ethics may be defined as the application of morality within a context established by cultural and professional values, social norms, and accepted standards of behaviour.

Situational ethics, an approach used by health and safety professionals to handle ethical problems, is also known as which of the following?

Which of the following is considered the company's role in ethics?

Ego strength is the ability to undertake self-directed tasks and to cope with tense situations.

The best-ratio approach says that people are basically good and, under the right circumstances, behave ethically.

Blowing the whistle is an unethical practice if it damages relationships.

Which question could lead to the making of a poor ethical decision?

Ethics refers to the values that are subscribed to and fostered by society in general and individuals within society.

What is the importance of consistency when making ethical decisions?

Morality refers to which of the following?

Managing which of the following is one of the most pervasive and complex problems facing business organizations today?

The five "Ps" of ethical power are purpose, pride, patience, persistence, and perspective.

Most Canadian businesses would be more successful if they were not held to such high ethical standards.

Machiavellianism is the perspective of workers concerning who or what controls their behaviour.

The ethical dilemma faced by Camillo Garcia, MilTech's safety and health manager, was brought about by top management's decision to use which of the following?

Companies that take the "Do as I say, not as I do" approach to ethics will likely succeed.

A person's behaviour can be well within the scope of the law and still be unethical.

Safety professionals are sometimes blamed for not preventing an accident. This form of reprisal refers to which challenge facing whistle blowers?

Three personality characteristics that can influence an employee's ethical behaviour are ego strength, Machiavellianism, and locus of control.

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