Question 1

"Role taking" is a skill appropriate in which step in the sound ethical decision making in business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Define the ethical issues 
B)  Gather the facts 
C)  Identify the affected parties 
D)  Check your gut 
A)  Define the ethical issues 
B)  Gather the facts 
C)  Identify the affected parties 
D)  Check your gut

Question 2

American political philosopher John Rawls proposed that decision makers use a veil of ignorance exercise to arrive at fundamental principles of justice that should guide ethical decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A major challenge of deontological approaches is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence because ethical dilemma often pit these against each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A virtue ethics approach is particularly useful for individuals who work within a professional community, such as the accounting profession, that has developed high standards of ethical conduct for community members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-The rights of a minority group can easily be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority (for example, slavery in the United States).

Accepted Answer

A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach 
A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach

Question 6

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-In business, it's also extremely important to think about the potential symbolic consequences of an action. Every decision and action sends a message; it stands for something. What message will a particular decision or action send? What will it mean if it is misunderstood?

Accepted Answer

A) Step one: gather the facts 
B) Step two: define the ethical issues 
C) Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders) 
D) Step four: identify the consequences 
E) Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut 
A) Step one: gather the facts 
B) Step two: define the ethical issues 
C) Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders) 
D) Step four: identify the consequences 
E) Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut

Question 7

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-It is difficult to obtain the information required to evaluate all of the consequences for all indirect and direct stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach 
A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach

Question 8

A ________ focuses on doing what is "right" (based on moral principles or values such as honesty), whereas a _________ focuses on doing what will maximize societal welfare.

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian; virtue follower 
B)  deontologist; consequentialist 
C)  virtue follower; utilitarian 
D)  consequentialist; deontologist 
A)  utilitarian; virtue follower 
B)  deontologist; consequentialist 
C)  virtue follower; utilitarian 
D)  consequentialist; deontologist

Question 9

In her desire to make sound ethical decisions, Maggie was advised to "Do your homework" by her mentor. This is part of which step in the sound ethical decision making in business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Define the ethical issues 
B)  Gather the facts 
C)  Identify the affected parties 
D)  Check your gut 
A)  Define the ethical issues 
B)  Gather the facts 
C)  Identify the affected parties 
D)  Check your gut

Question 10

The ___________ approach to ethical decision making focuses on what decision an individual should make.

Accepted Answer

A)  prescriptive 
B)  descriptive 
C)  illustrative 
D)  regulatory 
A)  prescriptive 
B)  descriptive 
C)  illustrative 
D)  regulatory

Question 11

The consequentialist approach protects the rights of the minority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ___________ states that an ethical decision should maximize benefits to society and minimize harms.

Accepted Answer

A)  principle of value 
B)  theory of cost-benefit analysis 
C)  principle of efficacy 
D)  principle of utility 
A)  principle of value 
B)  theory of cost-benefit analysis 
C)  principle of efficacy 
D)  principle of utility

Question 13

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, developer of a key theory of moral reasoning, role taking is useless as nothing is gained by putting yourself in the shoes of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-________ Or put another way, "Do your homework!"

Accepted Answer

A) Step one: gather the facts 
B) Step two: define the ethical issues 
C) Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders) 
D) Step four: identify the consequences 
E) Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut 
A) Step one: gather the facts 
B) Step two: define the ethical issues 
C) Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders) 
D) Step four: identify the consequences 
E) Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut

Question 15

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-A major challenge is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence.

Accepted Answer

A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach 
A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach

Question 16

If you are asked to make hastily a decision that you believe raises potential ethical issues you should be a good team player and proceed with the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most business managers rely on a deontological approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Despite the disclosure rule, making decisions in private to avoid negative reaction is generally best for a business as it safeguards your firm's reputation and keeps competitive information away from your competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bianca focuses on the consequences when deciding what is right or wrong. Which of these theories is Bianca focused on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtue-based 
B)  Deontological 
C)  Teleological 
D)  Principled 
A)  Virtue-based 
B)  Deontological 
C)  Teleological 
D)  Principled

Question 20

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-Focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad, absolute and universal moral principles or values

Accepted Answer

A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological (or Consequential) approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach 
A) Deontological approach 
B) Teleological (or Consequential) approach 
C) Virtue ethics approach

"Role taking" is a skill appropriate in which step in the sound ethical decision making in business?

American political philosopher John Rawls proposed that decision makers use a veil of ignorance exercise to arrive at fundamental principles of justice that should guide ethical decision making.

A major challenge of deontological approaches is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence because ethical dilemma often pit these against each other.

A virtue ethics approach is particularly useful for individuals who work within a professional community, such as the accounting profession, that has developed high standards of ethical conduct for community members.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -The rights of a minority group can easily be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority (for example, slavery in the United States).

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -It is difficult to obtain the information required to evaluate all of the consequences for all indirect and direct stakeholders.

A focuses on doing what is "right" (based on moral principles or values such as honesty), whereas a _ focuses on doing what will maximize societal welfare.

In her desire to make sound ethical decisions, Maggie was advised to "Do your homework" by her mentor. This is part of which step in the sound ethical decision making in business?

The ___________ approach to ethical decision making focuses on what decision an individual should make.

The consequentialist approach protects the rights of the minority.

The ___________ states that an ethical decision should maximize benefits to society and minimize harms.

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, developer of a key theory of moral reasoning, role taking is useless as nothing is gained by putting yourself in the shoes of others.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -________ Or put another way, "Do your homework!"

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -A major challenge is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence.

If you are asked to make hastily a decision that you believe raises potential ethical issues you should be a good team player and proceed with the decision.

Most business managers rely on a deontological approach.

Despite the disclosure rule, making decisions in private to avoid negative reaction is generally best for a business as it safeguards your firm's reputation and keeps competitive information away from your competitors.

Bianca focuses on the consequences when deciding what is right or wrong. Which of these theories is Bianca focused on?

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -Focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad, absolute and universal moral principles or values

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

Deciding Whats Right: a Psychological Approach

Addressing Individuals Common Ethical Problems

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

Exam 2: Deciding Whats Right: a Prescriptive Approach

"Role taking" is a skill appropriate in which step in the sound ethical decision making in business?

American political philosopher John Rawls proposed that decision makers use a veil of ignorance exercise to arrive at fundamental principles of justice that should guide ethical decision making.

A major challenge of deontological approaches is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence because ethical dilemma often pit these against each other.

A virtue ethics approach is particularly useful for individuals who work within a professional community, such as the accounting profession, that has developed high standards of ethical conduct for community members.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -The rights of a minority group can easily be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority (for example, slavery in the United States).

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -It is difficult to obtain the information required to evaluate all of the consequences for all indirect and direct stakeholders.

A ________ focuses on doing what is "right" (based on moral principles or values such as honesty), whereas a _________ focuses on doing what will maximize societal welfare.

In her desire to make sound ethical decisions, Maggie was advised to "Do your homework" by her mentor. This is part of which step in the sound ethical decision making in business?

The ___________ approach to ethical decision making focuses on what decision an individual should make.

The consequentialist approach protects the rights of the minority.

The ___________ states that an ethical decision should maximize benefits to society and minimize harms.

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, developer of a key theory of moral reasoning, role taking is useless as nothing is gained by putting yourself in the shoes of others.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -________ Or put another way, "Do your homework!"

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -A major challenge is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence.

If you are asked to make hastily a decision that you believe raises potential ethical issues you should be a good team player and proceed with the decision.

Most business managers rely on a deontological approach.

Despite the disclosure rule, making decisions in private to avoid negative reaction is generally best for a business as it safeguards your firm's reputation and keeps competitive information away from your competitors.

Bianca focuses on the consequences when deciding what is right or wrong. Which of these theories is Bianca focused on?

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -Focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad, absolute and universal moral principles or values

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

Deciding Whats Right: a Psychological Approach

Addressing Individuals Common Ethical Problems

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

A focuses on doing what is "right" (based on moral principles or values such as honesty), whereas a _ focuses on doing what will maximize societal welfare.