Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a social role?

Accepted Answer

A) Student-body president 
B) Manager 
C) Neighbor 
D) Accountant 
A) Student-body president 
B) Manager 
C) Neighbor 
D) Accountant

Question 2

Which of the following explains the term "satisficing?"

Accepted Answer

A) Striving to select only the best alternative 
B) Following simplified decision rules 
C) Selecting the alternative simply because it is the easy way out 
D) Selecting the alternative that meets minimum decision criteria 
A) Striving to select only the best alternative 
B) Following simplified decision rules 
C) Selecting the alternative simply because it is the easy way out 
D) Selecting the alternative that meets minimum decision criteria

Question 3

_____ occurs when decision makers fail to notice gradual changes over time.

Accepted Answer

Change blindness
Explanation:

Question 4

In the ethical decision-making process, once we have examined the facts, identified the ethical issues involved, and identified the stakeholders, we need to next ____.

Accepted Answer

A) make the decision 
B) consider the available alternatives 
C) consider how a decision affects stakeholders 
D) identify stakeholders 
A) make the decision 
B) consider the available alternatives 
C) consider how a decision affects stakeholders 
D) identify stakeholders

Question 5

Responsibility for the circumstances that can encourage ethical behavior and can discourage unethical behavior falls predominantly to the business management and executive team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the ethical decision-making process, identify the steps that might arise in reverse order, depending on the circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying the ethical issues; considering the impact of the decision on stakeholders 
B) Determining the facts; identifying the impact of the decision on stakeholders 
C) Identifying the impact of the decision on stakeholders; considering the available alternatives 
D) Determining the facts; identifying the ethical issues 
A) Identifying the ethical issues; considering the impact of the decision on stakeholders 
B) Determining the facts; identifying the impact of the decision on stakeholders 
C) Identifying the impact of the decision on stakeholders; considering the available alternatives 
D) Determining the facts; identifying the ethical issues

Question 7

Which of the following is the final step in the ethical decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying the ethical issues involved 
B) Monitoring and learning from outcomes 
C) Considering how a decision affects stakeholders 
D) Identifying key stakeholders 
A) Identifying the ethical issues involved 
B) Monitoring and learning from outcomes 
C) Considering how a decision affects stakeholders 
D) Identifying key stakeholders

Question 8

According to Socrates, which of the following aspects leads to an unexamined life not worth living?

Accepted Answer

A) Bounded ethicality 
B) Passivity 
C) Cultural myopia 
D) Satisficing 
A) Bounded ethicality 
B) Passivity 
C) Cultural myopia 
D) Satisficing

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an institutional role?

Accepted Answer

A) Friend 
B) Citizen 
C) Neighbor 
D) Teacher 
A) Friend 
B) Citizen 
C) Neighbor 
D) Teacher

Question 10

Which of the following terms refers to shortsightedness about values?

Accepted Answer

A) Inattentional blindness 
B) Normative myopia 
C) Change blindness 
D) Descriptive ignorance 
A) Inattentional blindness 
B) Normative myopia 
C) Change blindness 
D) Descriptive ignorance

Question 11

The first step in making decisions that are ethically responsible is to:

Accepted Answer

A) determine the facts. 
B) consider the available alternatives. 
C) monitor and learn from the outcomes. 
D) identify and consider the impact of the decision on stakeholders. 
A) determine the facts. 
B) consider the available alternatives. 
C) monitor and learn from the outcomes. 
D) identify and consider the impact of the decision on stakeholders.

Question 12

The Arthur Andersen auditors did not notice how low Enron had fallen in terms of its unethical decisions over a period of time. According to Bazerman and Chugh, this omission is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) inattentional blindness 
B) descriptive ignorance 
C) change blindness 
D) normative myopia 
A) inattentional blindness 
B) descriptive ignorance 
C) change blindness 
D) normative myopia

Question 13

Consequences or justifications are the only means for comparing alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the importance of moral imagination with an example.

Accepted Answer

Once we have examined the facts, identif

Question 15

Within a business setting, individuals must consider the ethical implications of both personal and professional decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which omission occurs when decision makers fail to notice gradual variations over time?

Accepted Answer

A) Inattentional blindness 
B) Incremental blindness 
C) Change blindness 
D) Normative myopia 
A) Inattentional blindness 
B) Incremental blindness 
C) Change blindness 
D) Normative myopia

Question 17

Within a business setting, individuals must consider the ethical implications of both personal and professional decision making. Manager, teacher, and student-body president are examples of _____ roles.

Accepted Answer

institutional
Explanation: Within a busi

Question 18

Which of the following statements reflects the concept of normative myopia?

Accepted Answer

A) "I was so involved in our debate that I missed the red light." 
B) "I never expected Draco to steal from me; he has been my friend for so long." 
C) "Brad met with an accident because he was drunk while driving. I hope he has learnt his lesson." 
D) "I may have exaggerated the features of the product to get this sale. You knew how important this deal was for me." 
A) "I was so involved in our debate that I missed the red light." 
B) "I never expected Draco to steal from me; he has been my friend for so long." 
C) "Brad met with an accident because he was drunk while driving. I hope he has learnt his lesson." 
D) "I may have exaggerated the features of the product to get this sale. You knew how important this deal was for me."

Question 19

Decisions made on economic grounds imply the lack of ethical considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Bazerman and Chugh, inattentional blindness results from ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ignorance 
B) passivity 
C) thoughtlessness 
D) focusing failures 
A) ignorance 
B) passivity 
C) thoughtlessness 
D) focusing failures

Which of the following is an example of a social role?

Which of the following explains the term "satisficing?"

_____ occurs when decision makers fail to notice gradual changes over time.

In the ethical decision-making process, once we have examined the facts, identified the ethical issues involved, and identified the stakeholders, we need to next ____.

Responsibility for the circumstances that can encourage ethical behavior and can discourage unethical behavior falls predominantly to the business management and executive team.

In the ethical decision-making process, identify the steps that might arise in reverse order, depending on the circumstances.

Which of the following is the final step in the ethical decision-making process?

According to Socrates, which of the following aspects leads to an unexamined life not worth living?

Which of the following is an example of an institutional role?

Which of the following terms refers to shortsightedness about values?

The first step in making decisions that are ethically responsible is to:

The Arthur Andersen auditors did not notice how low Enron had fallen in terms of its unethical decisions over a period of time. According to Bazerman and Chugh, this omission is an example of ____.

Consequences or justifications are the only means for comparing alternatives.

Explain the importance of moral imagination with an example.

Within a business setting, individuals must consider the ethical implications of both personal and professional decision-making.

Which omission occurs when decision makers fail to notice gradual variations over time?

Within a business setting, individuals must consider the ethical implications of both personal and professional decision making. Manager, teacher, and student-body president are examples of _____ roles.

Which of the following statements reflects the concept of normative myopia?

Decisions made on economic grounds imply the lack of ethical considerations.

According to Bazerman and Chugh, inattentional blindness results from ____.

Ethics and Business

Philosophical Ethics and Business

The Corporate Culture-Impact and Implications

Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethical Decision Making: Employer Responsibilities and Employee Rights

Ethical Decision Making: Technology and Privacy in the Workplace

Ethics and Marketing

Business and Environmental Sustainability

Ethical Decision Making: Corporate Governance, Accounting, and Finance

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Exam 2: Ethical Decision Making: Personal and Professional Contexts

Which of the following is an example of a social role?

Which of the following explains the term "satisficing?"

_____ occurs when decision makers fail to notice gradual changes over time.

In the ethical decision-making process, once we have examined the facts, identified the ethical issues involved, and identified the stakeholders, we need to next ____.

Responsibility for the circumstances that can encourage ethical behavior and can discourage unethical behavior falls predominantly to the business management and executive team.

In the ethical decision-making process, identify the steps that might arise in reverse order, depending on the circumstances.

Which of the following is the final step in the ethical decision-making process?

According to Socrates, which of the following aspects leads to an unexamined life not worth living?

Which of the following is an example of an institutional role?

Which of the following terms refers to shortsightedness about values?

The first step in making decisions that are ethically responsible is to:

The Arthur Andersen auditors did not notice how low Enron had fallen in terms of its unethical decisions over a period of time. According to Bazerman and Chugh, this omission is an example of ____.

Consequences or justifications are the only means for comparing alternatives.

Explain the importance of moral imagination with an example.

Within a business setting, individuals must consider the ethical implications of both personal and professional decision-making.

Which omission occurs when decision makers fail to notice gradual variations over time?

Within a business setting, individuals must consider the ethical implications of both personal and professional decision making. Manager, teacher, and student-body president are examples of _____ roles.

Which of the following statements reflects the concept of normative myopia?

Decisions made on economic grounds imply the lack of ethical considerations.

According to Bazerman and Chugh, inattentional blindness results from ____.

Ethics and Business

Philosophical Ethics and Business

The Corporate Culture-Impact and Implications

Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethical Decision Making: Employer Responsibilities and Employee Rights

Ethical Decision Making: Technology and Privacy in the Workplace

Ethics and Marketing

Business and Environmental Sustainability

Ethical Decision Making: Corporate Governance, Accounting, and Finance

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