Deck 17: Civil Liability and Accreditation

Question 1

According to the text, ethical standards become the basis for:

A) making decisions, hiring personnel, demonstrating department values, and principles
B) convincing others that you have high standards
C) convincing others to lend you money
D) none of the above.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Ethics are defined as:

A) special cultural or racial characteristics that tie individuals to a certain group
B) principles of correct or good behavior
C) really good dishes and interesting customs
D) none of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

According to the text, ethical standards are defined:

A) by law
B) by profession, community, or police manager
C) on an individual basis
D) by the individual, supervisor, or police manager

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to the text, legal standards are defined:

A) by law
B) by profession, community, or police manager
C) on an individual basis
D) by the individual, supervisor, or police manager.

Question 5

According to the text, moral standards are defined:

A) by law
B) by profession, community, or police manager
C) on an individual basis
D) by the individual, supervisor, or police manager

Question 6

According to the text, performance standards are set:

A) by law
B) by profession, community, or police manager
C) on an individual basis
D) by the individual, supervisor, or police manager

Question 7

According to the text, the moral climate of the community:

A) does not affect the police department
B) can create confusion for the police manager
C) often "gets in the way" of doing the job
D) affects the ethical conduct of the chief

Question 8

The rightness of behavior in this theory of ethics concentrates on the consequences of behavior.

A) Utilitarian Ethics
B) Rule Ethics
C) Social Contract Ethics
D) Justice Ethics

Question 9

The rightness of behavior in this theory of ethics is determined by laws or standards.

A) Utilitarian Ethics
B) Rule Ethics
C) Social Contract Ethics
D) Justice Ethics

Question 10

The rightness of behavior in this theory of ethics is determined by the customs and norms of the department, city, government, or community.

A) Personalistic Ethics
B) Rule Ethics
C) Social Contract Ethics
D) Justice Ethics

Question 11

The rightness of behavior in this theory of ethics Is determined by each individual receiving a fair share of whatever resources are available.

A) Personalistic Ethics
B) Rule Ethics
C) Social Contract Ethics
D) Justice Ethics

Question 12

The rightness of behavior in this theory of ethics is determined as adhering to one's conscience.

A) Personalistic Ethics
B) Rule Ethics
C) Social Contract Ethics
D) Justice Ethics

Question 13

Manipulation is:

A) influencing someone to do evil
B) the ability to influence someone's behavior without revealing the true intent
C) can destroy trust in the manipulator
D) both b and c

Question 14

Which style of ethics relates well with avoidance style management?

A) Personalistic Ethics
B) Rule Ethics
C) Social Contract Ethics
D) Justice Ethics

Question 15

Managers who implement a professional style of leadership tend to use:

A) Personalistic Ethics
B) Rule Ethics
C) Social Contract Ethics
D) Justice Ethics

Question 16

There is no difference between ethical and legal standards.

Question 17

The moral climate of the community can affect the ethical conduct of the chief.

Question 18

According to some theories, the consequences of the behavior determine the rightness of the act.

Question 19

According to rule ethics, the rightness of someone's behavior is determined by laws and standards.

Question 20

People who emphasize utilitarian ethics in their leadership generally concentrate on the process, not the results.