Question 1

Zachary works for Step-Up Printing Services during the day and a local diner at night. This is a conflict of interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Kathleen Reardon encourages us to think about courage at work as "calculated risk taking." She recommends that you do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask yourself about your intentions.
B)   Ignore power and influence.
C)   Weigh the risks and benefits of action.
D)   Think about timing. B

Question 4

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Sending personal mail through the company mail room.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   If you find out that your manager is behaving unethically, you should go directly to the CEO of the company before talking with anyone else.
B)   Issues that involve employee or customer rights are not serious enough to consider "blowing the whistle."
C)   Under the False Claims Act, you can receive 15 to 30 percent of whatever damages the federal government recovers if you blow the whistle on government fraud.
D)   Most whistle-blowing cases are not resolved until they are reported outside of the company.

Question 6

When a statement is "off the record," this means:

Accepted Answer

A)   Anything you told the reporter before you said "off the record" cannot be used in the reporter's story.
B)   Your identity is completely protected; no one will be able to figure out the information came from you.
C)   A reporter cannot put any of the information you provided in his or her story.
D)   A reporter can use the information you provided in a story as long as the remarks are not attributed directly to you.

Question 7

As a senior executive, it makes sense for you to use the firm's corporate letterhead to write references for employees leaving the firm who have previously served the firm well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Transparency is the best policy in holding more than one employment option. Thus, so long as you tell both employers about the work you are doing, the work you perform at either firm is not relevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Guidelines on "How to Blow the Whistle" suggest all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Approach your immediate manager first if you can (your manager isn't involved in the problem) .
B)   Avoid the issue with your family.
C)   Take it to the next level.
D)   Consider going outside your chain of command.

Question 12

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example
-A product is unsafe for human consumption.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

If an organization has 30 employees, it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein an individual believes that sexual favors are a requirement for advancement in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)   Quid pro quo
B)   Section 7 harassment
C)   Hostile work environment
D)   Power-relations

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

Accepted Answer

A)   A discount on personal items purchased from the vendor
B)   Dinner for you and your wife at Applebee's
C)   Four tickets to the Super Bowl
D)   A cash gift of $1,400

Question 19

___________ refers to the fairness of exchanges: "You did this for me and I'll do that for you."

Accepted Answer

A)   Reciprocity
B)   Equality
C)   Impartiality
D)   Shared resources

Question 20

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.

Exam 4: Addressing Individuals Common Ethical Problems

Zachary works for Step-Up Printing Services during the day and a local diner at night. This is a conflict of interest.

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

Kathleen Reardon encourages us to think about courage at work as "calculated risk taking." She recommends that you do all of the following EXCEPT:

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Sending personal mail through the company mail room.

Which of the following is true?

When a statement is "off the record," this means:

As a senior executive, it makes sense for you to use the firm's corporate letterhead to write references for employees leaving the firm who have previously served the firm well.

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

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

Transparency is the best policy in holding more than one employment option. Thus, so long as you tell both employers about the work you are doing, the work you perform at either firm is not relevant.

Guidelines on "How to Blow the Whistle" suggest all of these EXCEPT:

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -Providing a personal reference on corporate letterhead.

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

Reference: Matching Ethical Type to Example -A product is unsafe for human consumption.

If an organization has 30 employees, it is not required to have a sexual harassment policy or train employees on these issues.

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

_____________ is a type of sexual harassment wherein an individual believes that sexual favors are a requirement for advancement in the workplace.

Which of the following is most likely an appropriate "gift" to accept from a vendor?

___________ refers to the fairness of exchanges: "You did this for me and I'll do that for you."

Which of the following is true?