Question 1

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

Question 2

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.

Question 3

Facebook,LinkedIn and other social networking sites are immune from ethical challenges as that which you post on these sites is personal and may not be examined by your firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Keeping a customer's information private.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Accepting a bribe.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Discriminating against an employee.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Identify the three components that are used to define "fairness."

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocity,equality,and impartiality 
B) reasonableness,equality,and sensitivity 
C) reciprocity,equity,and impartiality 
D) joint understanding,equality,and neutrality

Question 10

Accepting discounts on personal items from a vendor is acceptable as it enriches the relationship between the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Exam 4: Common Ethical Problems

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."

Which of the following is true?

Facebook,LinkedIn and other social networking sites are immune from ethical challenges as that which you post on these sites is personal and may not be examined by your firm.

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Keeping a customer's information private.

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Accepting a bribe.

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

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

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Discriminating against an employee.

Identify the three components that are used to define "fairness."

Accepting discounts on personal items from a vendor is acceptable as it enriches the relationship between the parties.

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

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.