Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about the aesthetic person?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the pursuit of truth, this person prefers a cognitive approach. 
B)  In personal relations, this person tends toward individualism, self-sufficiency, and idealism. 
C)  In social affairs, this person is necessarily interested in the welfare of people. 
D)  In the economic sphere, this person is often interested in the process of advertising and trade.

Question 2

The German philosopher Immanuel Kant ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rejected the idea that people must be their own lawgivers and freely choose their obligations 
B)  believed that if an individual acts from a good motive and a sense of duty, the act is good regardless of the consequences 
C)  rejected the idea that all people must have free choice in moral dilemmas and be responsible for their own actions 
D)  believed that a person with character is also likely to succumb to base or expedient desires

Question 3

Identify a true statement about the theoretical person.

Accepted Answer

A)  This person usually chooses to consider truth as equivalent to beauty. 
B)  This person finds highest satisfaction in form and harmony. 
C)  The primary interest of this person is the discovery of truth. 
D)  In the pursuit of goals, this person prefers an approach that looks for the utility of objects.

Question 4

In the context of the three ethical climates, identify a true statement about the profit-maximizing climate.

Accepted Answer

A)  It reflects conventional morality. 
B)  An organization's focus is on self-gain and avoidance of punishment. 
C)  It reflects the most advanced level of moral development. 
D)  An organization behaves to conform to the expectations of others and to satisfy higher authorities.

Question 5

Match the items below with their descriptions:
-honesty, respect, service, excellence, integrity

Accepted Answer

A) concept used to describe the strength of one's values 
B) superordinate quality of a person 
C) most influential guidelines for ethics at work comes from Rotary International 
D) values mentioned most often in the American workplace 
E) set the standard for people's behavior toward one another and for performance on the job

Question 6

________, former CEO of General Electric, sees management values as a primary source of corporate identity.

Accepted Answer

A)  William James 
B)  Leon Wieseltier 
C)  Maury Smith 
D)  Jack Welch

Question 7

To improve and maintain investor confidence, which of the following acts was passed by the U.S. Congress in response to a series of corporate scandals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002 
B)  Kennedy-Feingold Act in 2004 
C)  Lugar-Obama Act in 2008 
D)  None of these

Question 8

According to Leon Wieseltier, Americans are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  choking on identities 
B)  lacking a well-defined meaning of life 
C)  well defined in core values 
D)  committed to a unified value system

Question 9

Identify the three core values of IBM.

Accepted Answer

A)  Respecting the individual, giving the best customer service possible, and performing every job with excellence 
B)  Shareholders first, customers second, and employees third 
C)  Cutting edge research, technical excellence, and market dominance 
D)  Never do harm, the Golden Rule, and survival of the fittest 
E)  None of these

Question 10

With trusteeship climate, ethical conduct is based on the highest moral principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the philosopher Plato and his allegory of the cave, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people trapped in the cave represented the world's intellectual masses 
B)  ignorant masses escaped the cave to witness the true nature of things 
C)  philosophers saw only representations of objects, the sights and sounds that were discerned by the physical senses 
D)  philosophers who understood the form of the good should rule as kings

Question 12

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) argued for winning and retaining power in a world containing extensive political factionalism and lust for dominion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the six instrumental values of caring leaders in every field and level of responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  Excellence, excitement, support, efficiency, effectiveness, and ease 
B)  Determination, diligence, dogma, deliberation, dependability, and delegation 
C)  Honesty, consideration, responsibility, persistence, excellence, and commitment 
D)  Power, position, perseverance, perception, patience, and people 
E)  None of these

Question 14

Courage is the virtue that underlies and gives reality to all other values and is the basis for moral worth and dignity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In dealing with moral dilemmas regarding people, products, prices, and profit, which of the following ethical climates are typically reflected by organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strong central leaders, democratic leadership, and no leaders 
B)  Self-centered, selfish, and selfless 
C)  Law of the jungle, agrarian society, and free market economy 
D)  Profit-maximizing, trusteeship, and quality-of-life management 
E)  None of these

Question 16

Which of the following factors has been viewed by many philosophers as the most universal and most fundamental of human motives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Love 
B)  Wealth 
C)  Power 
D)  Religion

Question 17

In every field-science, art, government, business, service, religion-the highest level of leadership is full-swing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify the red flags that help an organization assess if it needs to clarify or reinforce its values.

Accepted Answer

A)  Top leaders send mixed messages about what is important. 
B)  Different individuals and subgroups have fundamentally different value systems. 
C)  The organization has values but does not practice them. 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 19

Match the items below with their descriptions:
-full-swing values

Accepted Answer

A) concept used to describe the strength of one's values 
B) superordinate quality of a person 
C) most influential guidelines for ethics at work comes from Rotary International 
D) values mentioned most often in the American workplace 
E) set the standard for people's behavior toward one another and for performance on the job

Question 20

In contrast to the political type, the social person ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regards love as the most suitable form of human relationship 
B)  is an individual for whom the highest value is spiritual peace 
C)  has a high interest in power and status 
D)  primarily values social influence and the exercise of authority

Exam 7: The Role of Values and Ethics at Work

Which of the following statements is true about the aesthetic person?

The German philosopher Immanuel Kant ________.

Identify a true statement about the theoretical person.

In the context of the three ethical climates, identify a true statement about the profit-maximizing climate.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -honesty, respect, service, excellence, integrity

________, former CEO of General Electric, sees management values as a primary source of corporate identity.

To improve and maintain investor confidence, which of the following acts was passed by the U.S. Congress in response to a series of corporate scandals?

According to Leon Wieseltier, Americans are ________.

Identify the three core values of IBM.

With trusteeship climate, ethical conduct is based on the highest moral principles.

According to the philosopher Plato and his allegory of the cave, ________.

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) argued for winning and retaining power in a world containing extensive political factionalism and lust for dominion.

Identify the six instrumental values of caring leaders in every field and level of responsibility.

Courage is the virtue that underlies and gives reality to all other values and is the basis for moral worth and dignity.

In dealing with moral dilemmas regarding people, products, prices, and profit, which of the following ethical climates are typically reflected by organizations?

Which of the following factors has been viewed by many philosophers as the most universal and most fundamental of human motives?

In every field-science, art, government, business, service, religion-the highest level of leadership is full-swing.

Identify the red flags that help an organization assess if it needs to clarify or reinforce its values.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -full-swing values

In contrast to the political type, the social person ________.