Question 1

_______ is a theory more focused on the outcome of your actions rather focusing on the apparent virtue of the actions themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) Ethics for the greater good 
B) Normative ethics 
C) Ethical relativism 
D) Utilitarianism 
A) Ethics for the greater good 
B) Normative ethics 
C) Ethical relativism 
D) Utilitarianism

Question 2

Discuss utilitarianism.

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism,also known as ethics for

Question 3

The Greek philosopher Aristotle's belief in individual character and integrity established the concept of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) philosophical ethics 
B) virtue ethics 
C) moral ethics 
D) societal ethics 
A) philosophical ethics 
B) virtue ethics 
C) moral ethics 
D) societal ethics

Question 4

For some,the _______ rule best expresses the goal of living an ethical life: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Accepted Answer

A) golden 
B) virtuous 
C) moral justice 
D) equality 
A) golden 
B) virtuous 
C) moral justice 
D) equality

Question 5

Arthur Dobrin identified ___ questions you should consider when resolving an ethical dilemma.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 6 
C) 10 
D) 15 
A) 8 
B) 6 
C) 10 
D) 15

Question 6

Standards of ethical behavior are absorbed by osmosis as you observe the examples,both positive and negative,set by everyone around you-parents,family members,friends,peers,and neighbors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Every religion in the world shares the golden rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_________________________ is a particular set of attitudes,beliefs,and practices that characterize a group of individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is a particular set of attitudes,beliefs,and...

Question 9

According to the theory of _______,the traditions of your society,your personal opinions,and the circumstances of the present moment define your ethical principles.

Accepted Answer

A) ethics for the greater good 
B) normative ethics 
C) ethical relativism 
D) utilitarianism 
A) ethics for the greater good 
B) normative ethics 
C) ethical relativism 
D) utilitarianism

Question 10

How many stages are in Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of ethical reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 6 
D) 7 
A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 6 
D) 7

Question 11

All of the following represent the ideal of personal integrity except:

Accepted Answer

A) Scrooge McDuck 
B) Batman 
C) Superman 
D) Spider-Man 
A) Scrooge McDuck 
B) Batman 
C) Superman 
D) Spider-Man

Question 12

The process of ethical reasoning involves looking at the available information and then drawing conclusions based on that information in relation to our own ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the four basic categories of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal integrity 
B) Rules of appropriate individual behavior 
C) Rules of appropriate behavior for a community or society 
D) Stretched truth 
A) Personal integrity 
B) Rules of appropriate individual behavior 
C) Rules of appropriate behavior for a community or society 
D) Stretched truth

Question 14

An ethical ______________________ is a situation in which there is no obvious "right" or "wrong" decision,but rather a "right" or "right" answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ethical ______________________ is a situation in...

Question 15

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions and customs refers to society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A set of personal principles formalized into a code of behavior refers to a value system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are questions identified by Arthur Dorbin to resolve an ethical dilemma except:

Accepted Answer

A) What do your feelings tell you? 
B) What are the alternatives? 
C) What are the facts? 
D) What will you think of yourself if you decide one thing or another? 
A) What do your feelings tell you? 
B) What are the alternatives? 
C) What are the facts? 
D) What will you think of yourself if you decide one thing or another?

Question 18

An _______ is a value that is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake.

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic value 
B) extrinsic value 
C) instrumental value 
D) external value 
A) intrinsic value 
B) extrinsic value 
C) instrumental value 
D) external value

Question 19

The terms morals and values do not mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An _______ is where the pursuit of that value is a good way to reach another value.

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic value 
B) extrinsic value 
C) instrumental value 
D) external value 
A) intrinsic value 
B) extrinsic value 
C) instrumental value 
D) external value

_______ is a theory more focused on the outcome of your actions rather focusing on the apparent virtue of the actions themselves.

Discuss utilitarianism.

The Greek philosopher Aristotle's belief in individual character and integrity established the concept of _______.

For some,the _______ rule best expresses the goal of living an ethical life: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Arthur Dobrin identified ___ questions you should consider when resolving an ethical dilemma.

Standards of ethical behavior are absorbed by osmosis as you observe the examples,both positive and negative,set by everyone around you-parents,family members,friends,peers,and neighbors.

Every religion in the world shares the golden rule.

_________________________ is a particular set of attitudes,beliefs,and practices that characterize a group of individuals.

According to the theory of _______,the traditions of your society,your personal opinions,and the circumstances of the present moment define your ethical principles.

How many stages are in Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of ethical reasoning?

All of the following represent the ideal of personal integrity except:

The process of ethical reasoning involves looking at the available information and then drawing conclusions based on that information in relation to our own ethical standards.

Which of the following is not one of the four basic categories of ethics?

An ethical ______________________ is a situation in which there is no obvious "right" or "wrong" decision,but rather a "right" or "right" answer.

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions and customs refers to society.

A set of personal principles formalized into a code of behavior refers to a value system.

All of the following are questions identified by Arthur Dorbin to resolve an ethical dilemma except:

An _______ is a value that is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake.

The terms morals and values do not mean the same thing.

An _______ is where the pursuit of that value is a good way to reach another value.

Defining Business Ethics

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

The Role of Government

Blowing the Whistle

Ethics and Technology

Ethics and Globalization

Making It Stick - Doing Whats Right in a Competitive Market

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Exam 1: Understanding Ethics

_______ is a theory more focused on the outcome of your actions rather focusing on the apparent virtue of the actions themselves.

Discuss utilitarianism.

The Greek philosopher Aristotle's belief in individual character and integrity established the concept of _______.

For some,the _______ rule best expresses the goal of living an ethical life: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Arthur Dobrin identified ___ questions you should consider when resolving an ethical dilemma.

Standards of ethical behavior are absorbed by osmosis as you observe the examples,both positive and negative,set by everyone around you-parents,family members,friends,peers,and neighbors.

Every religion in the world shares the golden rule.

_________________________ is a particular set of attitudes,beliefs,and practices that characterize a group of individuals.

According to the theory of _______,the traditions of your society,your personal opinions,and the circumstances of the present moment define your ethical principles.

How many stages are in Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of ethical reasoning?

All of the following represent the ideal of personal integrity except:

The process of ethical reasoning involves looking at the available information and then drawing conclusions based on that information in relation to our own ethical standards.

Which of the following is not one of the four basic categories of ethics?

An ethical ______________________ is a situation in which there is no obvious "right" or "wrong" decision,but rather a "right" or "right" answer.

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions and customs refers to society.

A set of personal principles formalized into a code of behavior refers to a value system.

All of the following are questions identified by Arthur Dorbin to resolve an ethical dilemma except:

An _______ is a value that is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake.

The terms morals and values do not mean the same thing.

An _______ is where the pursuit of that value is a good way to reach another value.

Defining Business Ethics

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

The Role of Government

Blowing the Whistle

Ethics and Technology

Ethics and Globalization

Making It Stick - Doing Whats Right in a Competitive Market

Filters