Question 1

When making a decision that causes an internal value conflict, it is important to

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A)  weigh the pros and cons of each side of the decision. 
B)  procrastinate on making the decision. 
C)  prioritize your core values. 
D)  adapt your value system to minimize the conflict. 
A)  weigh the pros and cons of each side of the decision. 
B)  procrastinate on making the decision. 
C)  prioritize your core values. 
D)  adapt your value system to minimize the conflict. C

Question 2

In today's society, parents may find it challenging to instill values and build strong character in their children because

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A)  children today are less likely to listen to their parents. 
B)  many lead single-parent and dual-working-parent households where work schedules and stresses limit the time and energy they have to guide their children's upbringing. 
C)  children are more influenced by their peers. 
D)  public educational systems have a greater influence on children through character education. 
A)  children today are less likely to listen to their parents. 
B)  many lead single-parent and dual-working-parent households where work schedules and stresses limit the time and energy they have to guide their children's upbringing. 
C)  children are more influenced by their peers. 
D)  public educational systems have a greater influence on children through character education. B

Question 3

People are consciously aware of all their value priorities.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Some companies feel that the key to success is developing their organization's value systems and then hiring people who share those values.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sherron Watkins, formerly of Enron, and Cynthia Cooper, formerly of WorldCom, are prominent examples of ____________________.

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The answer of Sherron Watkins, formerly of Enron, and Cynthia...

Question 6

By constantly monitoring your commitment to your values and intentionally reflecting on the values you hold dear, you can avoid ____________________.

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The answer of By constantly monitoring your commitment to your...

Question 7

Describe how generational influences shape our values.

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The people and events of a particular ti

Question 8

Organizations have a legal responsibility to support whistle blowing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Codes of ethics that are enforced without exception do little to create an ethical corporate culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

MTV, the Wellness movement, and Watergate affected which generation?

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A)  Matures 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Generation X 
D)  Generation Y / Millennials 
A)  Matures 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Generation X 
D)  Generation Y / Millennials

Question 11

The steps a company can take toward enhancing corporate ethics include

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A)  impressing that employees adhere to their personal ethic codes. 
B)  teaching values in the home. 
C)  developing and enforcing ethics codes. 
D)  eliminating various petty laws that insult individual integrity. 
A)  impressing that employees adhere to their personal ethic codes. 
B)  teaching values in the home. 
C)  developing and enforcing ethics codes. 
D)  eliminating various petty laws that insult individual integrity.

Question 12

What four questions should a whistle blower ask him/herself before doing so?

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Is this the only way

Question 13

Unethical behavior mostly happens in the top levels of management of an organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your individual values may be influenced by a number of factors, including your

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A)  occupational prestige. 
B)  religious training. 
C)  external conflicts with others. 
D)  income and social standing. 
A)  occupational prestige. 
B)  religious training. 
C)  external conflicts with others. 
D)  income and social standing.

Question 15

Adhering to personal moral values and practicing what you believe is one way to define ____________________.

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The answer of Adhering to personal moral values and practicing...

Question 16

Clarifying and developing our personal values involves a number of steps including critical thinking, trusting your gut feeling, interacting with others, etc.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The "get-the-deal-done-today" mentality seems to leave little time for ethical deliberations in the workplace today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is easier for an organization to manage for ethical pursuits than it is to manage for profits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The influence of "modeling" continues into our adult lives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Betsy can land a sale if she moves her customer's order ahead of other orders placed earlier.Company policy is "first in, first out." When Betsy learns of the policy, she explains to her customer she can't "cut them into the production line ahead of other orders." She is following which guideline for making right ethical choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not being driven by the need for instant gratification 
B)  Doing more than policy requires and less than it allows 
C)  Not being driven by the desire to succeed 
D)  Ensuring her values are in harmony with her employer's 
A)  Not being driven by the need for instant gratification 
B)  Doing more than policy requires and less than it allows 
C)  Not being driven by the desire to succeed 
D)  Ensuring her values are in harmony with her employer's

When making a decision that causes an internal value conflict, it is important to

In today's society, parents may find it challenging to instill values and build strong character in their children because

People are consciously aware of all their value priorities.

Some companies feel that the key to success is developing their organization's value systems and then hiring people who share those values.

Sherron Watkins, formerly of Enron, and Cynthia Cooper, formerly of WorldCom, are prominent examples of ____________________.

By constantly monitoring your commitment to your values and intentionally reflecting on the values you hold dear, you can avoid ____________________.

Describe how generational influences shape our values.

Organizations have a legal responsibility to support whistle blowing.

Codes of ethics that are enforced without exception do little to create an ethical corporate culture.

MTV, the Wellness movement, and Watergate affected which generation?

The steps a company can take toward enhancing corporate ethics include

What four questions should a whistle blower ask him/herself before doing so?

Unethical behavior mostly happens in the top levels of management of an organization.

Your individual values may be influenced by a number of factors, including your

Adhering to personal moral values and practicing what you believe is one way to define ____________________.

Clarifying and developing our personal values involves a number of steps including critical thinking, trusting your gut feeling, interacting with others, etc.

The "get-the-deal-done-today" mentality seems to leave little time for ethical deliberations in the workplace today.

It is easier for an organization to manage for ethical pursuits than it is to manage for profits.

The influence of "modeling" continues into our adult lives.

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Exam 4: Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices

When making a decision that causes an internal value conflict, it is important to

In today's society, parents may find it challenging to instill values and build strong character in their children because

People are consciously aware of all their value priorities.

Some companies feel that the key to success is developing their organization's value systems and then hiring people who share those values.

Sherron Watkins, formerly of Enron, and Cynthia Cooper, formerly of WorldCom, are prominent examples of ____________________.

By constantly monitoring your commitment to your values and intentionally reflecting on the values you hold dear, you can avoid ____________________.

Describe how generational influences shape our values.

Organizations have a legal responsibility to support whistle blowing.

Codes of ethics that are enforced without exception do little to create an ethical corporate culture.

MTV, the Wellness movement, and Watergate affected which generation?

The steps a company can take toward enhancing corporate ethics include

What four questions should a whistle blower ask him/herself before doing so?

Unethical behavior mostly happens in the top levels of management of an organization.

Your individual values may be influenced by a number of factors, including your

Adhering to personal moral values and practicing what you believe is one way to define ____________________.

Clarifying and developing our personal values involves a number of steps including critical thinking, trusting your gut feeling, interacting with others, etc.

The "get-the-deal-done-today" mentality seems to leave little time for ethical deliberations in the workplace today.

It is easier for an organization to manage for ethical pursuits than it is to manage for profits.

The influence of "modeling" continues into our adult lives.

Introduction to Human Relations

Improving Interpersonal Communications

Building High Self-Esteem

Attitudes Can Shape Your Life

Developing a Professional Presence

Valuing Work Force Diversity

Resolving Conflict and Achieving Emotional Balance

A Life Plan for Effective Human Relations

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