Question 1

The United States Declaration of Independence is grounded in natural law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Putting down a degree on a resume that is not yet earned is acceptable if the degree is pending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Under the Blanchard/Peale model, which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) If it's legal, it's ethical. 
B) If it's illegal, it's unethical. 
C) If it's balanced, even if it is illegal, it is ethical. 
D) None of the above 
A) If it's legal, it's ethical. 
B) If it's illegal, it's unethical. 
C) If it's balanced, even if it is illegal, it is ethical. 
D) None of the above

Question 5

The safest and simplest conflict of interest policy for purchasing agents is to accept nothing from suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following does the mountain climb represent in the "Parable of the Sadhu"?

Accepted Answer

A) The struggle to achieve in business 
B) The nature of interest rates 
C) The Sadhu's home 
D) The international nature of business 
E) None of the above 
A) The struggle to achieve in business 
B) The nature of interest rates 
C) The Sadhu's home 
D) The international nature of business 
E) None of the above

Question 7

The failure to speak out when an ethical or legal lapse occurs within your firm is in itself an ethical violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hank Greenberg's ability to find a way around rules was evident from his conduct as a soldier in London.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which philosopher is associated with the Rights Theory?

Accepted Answer

A) John Rawls 
B) Robert Nozick 
C) Adam Smith 
D) Ayn Rand 
A) John Rawls 
B) Robert Nozick 
C) Adam Smith 
D) Ayn Rand

Question 10

Give the ways we avoid facing ethical dilemmas.

Accepted Answer

Give it a different label:
Copyright inf

Question 11

John Locke is the creator of the Self-Interest Theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Stanford University medical researchers conducted a study on the correlation between the use of fertility drugs and ovarian cancer.Their study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, concludes that the use of the fertility drugs, Pergonal and Serophene, may increase the risk of ovarian cancer by three times.The lead author of the studies, Professor Alice Whittemore, stated, "Our finding in regard to fertility drugs is by no means certain.It is based on very small numbers and is really very tenuous."
FDA Commissioner David Kessler would like the infertility drug manufacturers to disclose the study findings and offer a warning on the drug packages.He notes, "Even though the epidemiology study is still preliminary, women have a right to know what is known.We're not looking to make more of this than there is."
If you were a manufacturer of one of the drugs, would you voluntarily disclose the study information?

Accepted Answer

Given the history of asbestos, the breas

Question 13

If my supervisor asked me to cover for him by lying about his whereabouts, I should agree to do it but remind him that I can't make it a habit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the "Parable of the Sadhu," Bowen McCoy realizes that the times when he didn't reach the summit were more memorable than when he did.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If I discover that a fellow employee is reporting falsely his overtime hours, it is best for me to say nothing and ignore the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Murry Gunty was expelled from Harvard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The element of balance in the Blanchard/Peale ethical model requires an examination of the issue from the perspective of the affected party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the values in conflict in the enhanced CIA interrogation case?

Accepted Answer

One value is that of keeping the United

Question 19

Plato believed one cannot make ethical decisions without first developing virtue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An illegal act is an unethical act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The United States Declaration of Independence is grounded in natural law.

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

Putting down a degree on a resume that is not yet earned is acceptable if the degree is pending.

Under the Blanchard/Peale model, which of the following statements is correct?

The safest and simplest conflict of interest policy for purchasing agents is to accept nothing from suppliers.

Which of the following does the mountain climb represent in the "Parable of the Sadhu"?

The failure to speak out when an ethical or legal lapse occurs within your firm is in itself an ethical violation.

Hank Greenberg's ability to find a way around rules was evident from his conduct as a soldier in London.

Which philosopher is associated with the Rights Theory?

Give the ways we avoid facing ethical dilemmas.

John Locke is the creator of the Self-Interest Theory.

If my supervisor asked me to cover for him by lying about his whereabouts, I should agree to do it but remind him that I can't make it a habit.

In the "Parable of the Sadhu," Bowen McCoy realizes that the times when he didn't reach the summit were more memorable than when he did.

If I discover that a fellow employee is reporting falsely his overtime hours, it is best for me to say nothing and ignore the situation.

Murry Gunty was expelled from Harvard.

The element of balance in the Blanchard/Peale ethical model requires an examination of the issue from the perspective of the affected party.

What are the values in conflict in the enhanced CIA interrogation case?

Plato believed one cannot make ethical decisions without first developing virtue.

An illegal act is an unethical act.

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

The United States Declaration of Independence is grounded in natural law.

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

Putting down a degree on a resume that is not yet earned is acceptable if the degree is pending.

Under the Blanchard/Peale model, which of the following statements is correct?

The safest and simplest conflict of interest policy for purchasing agents is to accept nothing from suppliers.

Which of the following does the mountain climb represent in the "Parable of the Sadhu"?

The failure to speak out when an ethical or legal lapse occurs within your firm is in itself an ethical violation.

Hank Greenberg's ability to find a way around rules was evident from his conduct as a soldier in London.

Which philosopher is associated with the Rights Theory?

Give the ways we avoid facing ethical dilemmas.

John Locke is the creator of the Self-Interest Theory.

If my supervisor asked me to cover for him by lying about his whereabouts, I should agree to do it but remind him that I can't make it a habit.

In the "Parable of the Sadhu," Bowen McCoy realizes that the times when he didn't reach the summit were more memorable than when he did.

If I discover that a fellow employee is reporting falsely his overtime hours, it is best for me to say nothing and ignore the situation.

Murry Gunty was expelled from Harvard.

The element of balance in the Blanchard/Peale ethical model requires an examination of the issue from the perspective of the affected party.

What are the values in conflict in the enhanced CIA interrogation case?

Plato believed one cannot make ethical decisions without first developing virtue.

An illegal act is an unethical act.

Solving Ethical Dilemmas and Personal Introspection

Business, Stakeholders, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Ethics and Company Culture

Ethics and Contracts

Ethics in International Business

Ethics, Business Operations, and Rights

Ethics and Products

Ethics and Competition

Filters