Question 1

Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

Accepted Answer

A) People issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources 
A) People issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources

Question 2

Employees do not care about the fairness of the decision making procedure as much as they care about the fairness of the outcomes they receive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lisa is a 54 year old employee at M and N Services. She has worked at this company for the past 30 years. However, she believes that she is a victim of discrimination at the company and has been passed over for promotion due to her age. Lisa can bring suit under which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Rehabilitation act 
B)  The ADE Act 
C)  Title VI of the Civil Rights act 
D)  The ADA of 1990 
A)  The Rehabilitation act 
B)  The ADE Act 
C)  Title VI of the Civil Rights act 
D)  The ADA of 1990

Question 4

Common conflicts of interest include overt or covert bribes and the trading of influence or privileged information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Daniel Goleman, a well‐known psychologist and author of numerous books on emotional and social intelligence, describes all of these EXCEPT which qualities that differentiate great leaders from average ones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self‐awareness 
B)  Self‐sacrifice 
C)  Self‐management 
D)  Empathy 
A)  Self‐awareness 
B)  Self‐sacrifice 
C)  Self‐management 
D)  Empathy

Question 6

Conflicts of interest erode trust by making it look as if special favors will be extended for special friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An employer cannot be held liable for an employee's sexual harassment activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Discriminating against an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) People issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources 
A) People issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources

Question 9

The question, "do you identify yourself as being shrewd or naive?" describes "Questions of Purpose" students are encouraged to consider as part of the Giving Voice to Values program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The question, "What are your personal and professional goals?" describes which set of self‐assessment questions students are encouraged to consider as part of the Giving Voice to Values program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questions of self‐image 
B)  Questions of loyalty 
C)  Questions of personal communication style or preference 
D)  Questions of risk 
E)  Questions of purpose 
A)  Questions of self‐image 
B)  Questions of loyalty 
C)  Questions of personal communication style or preference 
D)  Questions of risk 
E)  Questions of purpose

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

Accepted Answer

A)  A discount on personal items purchased from the vendor 
B)  Dinner for you and your wife at Applebee's 
C)  Four tickets to the Super Bowl 
D)  A cash gift of $1,400 
A)  A discount on personal items purchased from the vendor 
B)  Dinner for you and your wife at Applebee's 
C)  Four tickets to the Super Bowl 
D)  A cash gift of $1,400

Question 12

Which legislation specifically prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, color, and national origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Rehabilitation act of 1973 
B)  The ADE Act of 1967 
C)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D)  The ADA of 1990 
A)  The Rehabilitation act of 1973 
B)  The ADE Act of 1967 
C)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D)  The ADA of 1990

Question 13

Which of the following means treating people equally while incorporating their diverse ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discrimination 
B)  Quid Pro Quo 
C)  Valuing diversity 
D)  Cognitive bias 
A)  Discrimination 
B)  Quid Pro Quo 
C)  Valuing diversity 
D)  Cognitive bias

Question 14

Kathleen Reardon encourages us to think about courage at work as "calculated risk taking." She recommends that you do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask yourself about your intentions. 
B)  Ignore power and influence. 
C)  Weigh the risks and benefits of action. 
D)  Think about timing. 
A)  Ask yourself about your intentions. 
B)  Ignore power and influence. 
C)  Weigh the risks and benefits of action. 
D)  Think about timing.

Question 15

Zachary works for Step-Up Printing Services during the day and a local diner at night. This is a conflict of interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Matching Ethical Type to Example
-"How people get along."

Accepted Answer

A) People issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources 
A) People issue 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Customer confidence issue 
D) Use of corporate resources

Question 17

ABC Manufacturing has 30 employees, it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Groups specifically protected by Title VII include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Women 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Indian Americans 
D)  Hispanics 
E)  Asian Pacific Islanders 
A)  Women 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Indian Americans 
D)  Hispanics 
E)  Asian Pacific Islanders

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discrimination is an intentional bias that affects behavior. 
B)  Discrimination occurs whenever something other than qualifications affects how an employee is treated. 
C)  Discrimination is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against individuals who are under 40 years old against age discrimination. 
D)  Discrimination is always overt and clear. 
A)  Discrimination is an intentional bias that affects behavior. 
B)  Discrimination occurs whenever something other than qualifications affects how an employee is treated. 
C)  Discrimination is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against individuals who are under 40 years old against age discrimination. 
D)  Discrimination is always overt and clear.

Question 20

When something is divided between two people according to the worth and inputs of the two individuals, it is said to be ___________ and represents one component of "fairness."

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable 
B)  impartial 
C)  equitable 
D)  unbiased 
A)  reasonable 
B)  impartial 
C)  equitable 
D)  unbiased

Matching Ethical Type to Example -Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

Employees do not care about the fairness of the decision making procedure as much as they care about the fairness of the outcomes they receive.

Lisa is a 54 year old employee at M and N Services. She has worked at this company for the past 30 years. However, she believes that she is a victim of discrimination at the company and has been passed over for promotion due to her age. Lisa can bring suit under which of the following?

Common conflicts of interest include overt or covert bribes and the trading of influence or privileged information.

Daniel Goleman, a well‐known psychologist and author of numerous books on emotional and social intelligence, describes all of these EXCEPT which qualities that differentiate great leaders from average ones?

Conflicts of interest erode trust by making it look as if special favors will be extended for special friends.

An employer cannot be held liable for an employee's sexual harassment activities.

Matching Ethical Type to Example -Discriminating against an employee.

The question, "do you identify yourself as being shrewd or naive?" describes "Questions of Purpose" students are encouraged to consider as part of the Giving Voice to Values program.

The question, "What are your personal and professional goals?" describes which set of self‐assessment questions students are encouraged to consider as part of the Giving Voice to Values program?

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

Which legislation specifically prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, color, and national origin?

Which of the following means treating people equally while incorporating their diverse ideas?

Kathleen Reardon encourages us to think about courage at work as "calculated risk taking." She recommends that you do all of the following EXCEPT:

Zachary works for Step-Up Printing Services during the day and a local diner at night. This is a conflict of interest.

Matching Ethical Type to Example -"How people get along."

ABC Manufacturing has 30 employees, it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

Groups specifically protected by Title VII include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is true?

When something is divided between two people according to the worth and inputs of the two individuals, it is said to be ___________ and represents one component of "fairness."

Introducing Straight Talk About Managing Business Ethics: Where Were Going and Why

Deciding Whats Right: a Prescriptive Approach

Deciding Whats Right: a Psychological Approach

Ethics As Organizational Culture

Managing Ethics and Legal Compliance

Managing for Ethical Conduct

Ethical Problems of Managers

Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethical Problems of Organizations

Managing for Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Global Environment

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Exam 4: Addressing Individuals Common Ethical Problems

Matching Ethical Type to Example -Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

Employees do not care about the fairness of the decision making procedure as much as they care about the fairness of the outcomes they receive.

Lisa is a 54 year old employee at M and N Services. She has worked at this company for the past 30 years. However, she believes that she is a victim of discrimination at the company and has been passed over for promotion due to her age. Lisa can bring suit under which of the following?

Common conflicts of interest include overt or covert bribes and the trading of influence or privileged information.

Daniel Goleman, a well‐known psychologist and author of numerous books on emotional and social intelligence, describes all of these EXCEPT which qualities that differentiate great leaders from average ones?

Conflicts of interest erode trust by making it look as if special favors will be extended for special friends.

An employer cannot be held liable for an employee's sexual harassment activities.

Matching Ethical Type to Example -Discriminating against an employee.

The question, "do you identify yourself as being shrewd or naive?" describes "Questions of Purpose" students are encouraged to consider as part of the Giving Voice to Values program.

The question, "What are your personal and professional goals?" describes which set of self‐assessment questions students are encouraged to consider as part of the Giving Voice to Values program?

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

Which legislation specifically prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, color, and national origin?

Which of the following means treating people equally while incorporating their diverse ideas?

Kathleen Reardon encourages us to think about courage at work as "calculated risk taking." She recommends that you do all of the following EXCEPT:

Zachary works for Step-Up Printing Services during the day and a local diner at night. This is a conflict of interest.

Matching Ethical Type to Example -"How people get along."

ABC Manufacturing has 30 employees, it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

Groups specifically protected by Title VII include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is true?

When something is divided between two people according to the worth and inputs of the two individuals, it is said to be ___________ and represents one component of "fairness."

Introducing Straight Talk About Managing Business Ethics: Where Were Going and Why

Deciding Whats Right: a Prescriptive Approach

Deciding Whats Right: a Psychological Approach

Ethics As Organizational Culture

Managing Ethics and Legal Compliance

Managing for Ethical Conduct

Ethical Problems of Managers

Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethical Problems of Organizations

Managing for Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Global Environment

Filters