Question 1

When applied to values formation, the term modeling refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  how we make complex ethical decisions. 
B)  the impact of family on personal values development. 
C)  the influence of those whom we admire. 
D)  the influence of media on early values formation.

Question 2

Employees may have to take integrity tests when applying for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Value conflicts are less likely in workplaces that have workers from more than one generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Individual character is based on internal values, personal standards of behavior, and the resulting judgments one makes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Advancing her career and spending time with family are important values to Allison.She feels stressed when her work commitments often spill over into weekends.The stress Allison feels is a result of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Advancing her career and spending time with...

Question 6

Some feel that companies should look into value conflicts when trying to solve quality problems, absenteeism, and poor customer service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a person enters the workplace, they are often faced with the challenge of holding onto their values.Define values drift and identify three ways to prevent this from occurring.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a person enters the workplace, they...

Question 8

Identify three ways to prevent corporate crime.

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The answer of Identify three ways to prevent corporate crime....

Question 9

Dominic arrives late to work and oftentimes waits to complete projects until the last minute.Lynn, who arrives on time and is well organized, views Dominic as lazy and ineffective despite the fact that he always has his projects completed by the deadline.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity conflict. 
B)  values conflict. 
C)  miscommunication. 
D)  values drift.

Question 10

Amy was brought up to be honest in her relationships.She always felt confident in her relationships since honesty was at their foundation.Over the years, she has found it difficult to be honest in her work environment since it seems to sometimes have a negative impact on her career.She is not always honest with her supervisor or coworkers.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  poor social responsibility. 
B)  modeling values. 
C)  an organization lacking an ethics code. 
D)  values drift.

Question 11

What is the relationship between character and personal integrity?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the relationship between character and...

Question 12

Linda says she values education.Over the years she has had several employees that were working for her and earning their degrees at the same time.To support them, Linda allows them to flex their daily work hours.In this example, Linda demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity. 
B)  ethics. 
C)  values drift. 
D)  high self-esteem.

Question 13

In Chapter 4, you were familiarized with the highly publicized cheating scandal at Duke University.The story received attention because it epitomized how business conduct in recent past years has influenced a shift in values in this generation of students, from

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty to performance results. 
B)  individual success to team success. 
C)  educational experience to practical experience. 
D)  occupational success to educational success.

Question 14

To encourage employees to monitor and report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace, an employer should

Accepted Answer

A)  propagate a rigid code of company ethics with no room for "gray" areas. 
B)  develop a support system to enable "whistle blowers" to report their observations. 
C)  punish "whistle blowers" as nothing more than gossips out to destroy coworkers. 
D)  deny promotions and other rewards to employees who know about unethical or illegal behavior but who fail to report it.

Question 15

Workers of different generations basically want the same things (i.e.respect, fair reward for work well done, etc.) and have similar ideas about what those things mean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Good companies recognize the need to reconcile corporate and employee values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Family, financial security, and health are the top three most meaningful things to Miguel.They represent his ____________________ and strongly influence his behavior and the choices he makes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Family, financial security, and health are the...

Question 18

In ethical terms, when you have the right to do something it means

Accepted Answer

A)  it is always right to do it. 
B)  that you have worked hard to obtain that right and you should be proud. 
C)  it is not always right to do it. 
D)  that you have used ethical practices to obtain that right.

Question 19

One's ____ are those that consistently rank higher than others and define the kind of person one wants to be.

Accepted Answer

A)  character traits 
B)  ethics 
C)  values and beliefs 
D)  core values

Question 20

Your internal values, your personal standards of behavior-honesty, integrity, and moral strength-make up your

Accepted Answer

A)  personality. 
B)  character. 
C)  ethical framework. 
D)  conscience.

Exam 4: Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices

When applied to values formation, the term modeling refers to

Employees may have to take integrity tests when applying for a job.

Value conflicts are less likely in workplaces that have workers from more than one generation.

Individual character is based on internal values, personal standards of behavior, and the resulting judgments one makes.

Advancing her career and spending time with family are important values to Allison.She feels stressed when her work commitments often spill over into weekends.The stress Allison feels is a result of ____________________.

Some feel that companies should look into value conflicts when trying to solve quality problems, absenteeism, and poor customer service.

When a person enters the workplace, they are often faced with the challenge of holding onto their values.Define values drift and identify three ways to prevent this from occurring.

Identify three ways to prevent corporate crime.

Dominic arrives late to work and oftentimes waits to complete projects until the last minute.Lynn, who arrives on time and is well organized, views Dominic as lazy and ineffective despite the fact that he always has his projects completed by the deadline.This is an example of

What is the relationship between character and personal integrity?

Linda says she values education.Over the years she has had several employees that were working for her and earning their degrees at the same time.To support them, Linda allows them to flex their daily work hours.In this example, Linda demonstrates

In Chapter 4, you were familiarized with the highly publicized cheating scandal at Duke University.The story received attention because it epitomized how business conduct in recent past years has influenced a shift in values in this generation of students, from

To encourage employees to monitor and report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace, an employer should

Workers of different generations basically want the same things (i.e.respect, fair reward for work well done, etc.) and have similar ideas about what those things mean.

Good companies recognize the need to reconcile corporate and employee values.

Family, financial security, and health are the top three most meaningful things to Miguel.They represent his ____________________ and strongly influence his behavior and the choices he makes.

In ethical terms, when you have the right to do something it means

One's ____ are those that consistently rank higher than others and define the kind of person one wants to be.

Your internal values, your personal standards of behavior-honesty, integrity, and moral strength-make up your