Deck 2: Components of Personal Ethical Development

Question 1

Discovering your vocation begins with ______.

A) finding the right job fit
B) identifying your specific concern for others
C) determining your unique gifts
D) identifying your interests

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Two barriers to discovering vocation are ______.

A) forgetfulness and avoidance
B) anger and pride
C) ambition and avoidance
D) time pressures and lack of guidance

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which is a benefit of finding a calling?

A) fosters perseverance
B) equips us for service to others
C) increases personal sense of satisfaction
D) all of these

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Of the following, which has the potential to be a moral leader?

A) teacher
B) manager
C) religious leader
D) all of these

Question 5

All of the following are elements of the organizational spirituality EXCEPT ______.

A) inner life
B) unity of belief
C) community
D) meaningful work

Question 6

Which of the following is a DIRECT approach to character development?

A) service learning
B) developing habits
C) observing role models
D) reading inspiring stories

Question 7

Justin struggles with enjoying his job. Which option would NOT be a positive step of action for him to increase his job satisfaction?

A) evaluate if his skills and interests are a good fit for the position
B) get feedback from his boss or colleague about his strengths and weaknesses
C) complain to his supervisor about his work environment
D) identify if this job could be an opportunity for growth for his future calling

Question 8

Which virtue is based on appreciation of beauty and gratitude?

A) wisdom and knowledge
B) transcendence
C) temperance
D) justice

Question 9

Habits are considered ______.

A) intense life experiences
B) unpleasant aspects of the self
C) voluntary routines or practices
D) inner life, meaningful work, community

Question 10

Which virtue protects against excess ______.

A) wisdom and knowledge
B) courage
C) temperance
D) transcenence

Question 11

This type of role model (exemplar) strives to be ethical consistent throughout life.

A) moral leader
B) moral hero
C) moral worker
D) moral friend

Question 12

Positive psychologists define virtues as ______.

A) guiding principles
B) positive moral traits
C) a personal calling
D) intense life experiences

Question 13

Those who take care of people and things are filling which type of preferred role?

A) creating
B) leading/contributing
C) helping/assisting
D) analyzing/solving problems

Question 14

Cam believes arriving to work 15 min early is extremely important to his work ethic. What value is Cam exercising?

A) budget skills
B) creativity
C) avoidance
D) responsibility

Question 15

You want to go into social work but go into business instead so you can earn more money. Which barrier stands in the way of your following your vocation?

A) apathy
B) avoidance
C) ambition
D) pride

Question 16

Which is a true statement about understanding vocation or calling?

A) Only religious people have a sense of calling
B) Vocation refers to our job or career
C) Vocation provides a sense of meaning
D) Only those in high status jobs have a sense of calling

Question 17

Values are considered to be ______.

A) guiding principles
B) positive moral traits
C) unpleasant aspects of self
D) a personal calling

Question 18

Which habit is based on the premise that "all things are created twice?"

A) be proactive
B) begin with the end in mind
C) put first things first
D) think win-win

Question 19

What is good advice about personal values?

A) focus on intrinsic values that are naturally satisfying
B) avoid focusing on acquiring wealth and possessions
C) try to find a good fit between your values and your organization's values
D) all of these

Question 20

What is the GREATEST benefit of following our purpose or vocation?

A) personal satisfaction
B) more effective service to others
C) higher productivity
D) channels energies

Question 21

Sarah and Noah had completely different political points of view. Despite their differences, they both chose to practice attentive and empathetic listening to better understand each other. Which habit are they practicing?

A) habit 1: be proactive
B) habit 2: begin with the end in mind
C) habit 4: think win-win
D) habit 5: seek first to understand, then to be understood.

Question 22

Which option is a good start to identifying and clarifying personal values?

A) talk to strangers about their values
B) delay any introspection
C) just move forward regardless of values
D) make a list of any of your known personal values

Question 23

The ______ of spiritual health deals with the depth and quality of interpersonal relationships

A) transcendental
B) personal
C) communal
D) environmental

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a component of a habit, according to Steven Covey?

A) knowledge
B) rewards
C) skill
D) desire

Question 25

Which virtue helps promote civic strengths that make healthy community life possible?

A) wisdom
B) justice
C) love
D) courage

Question 26

Roberto had a goal to pursue the medical field and become a doctor. Just before he left for college, his mother became ill with a significant health issue. Roberto chose to delay his college career to help with family needs. This is an example of ______.

A) barriers to pursuing our callings
B) analyzing and solving problems
C) caring for the soul
D) character development

Question 27

All of the following are dangers of incorporating spirituality into the workplace EXCEPT ______.

A) Spirituality frequently reduces employee productivity
B) danger of proselytizing
C) Some are uncomfortable with the topic
D) Leaders can use spirituality to manipulate employees

Question 28

Matt believes he is spiritually healthy because he is clear about his purpose and values. When it comes to spiritual well-being, he would be classified as a(n) ______.

A) religionist
B) personalist
C) communalist
D) environmentalist

Question 29

Which virtue promotes emotional strengths that exercise the will to reach goals in the face of external and internal opposition?

A) wisdom
B) justice
C) love
D) courage

Question 30

As the newest employee, Ava took the initiative to introduce herself to all her new co-workers first. Ava is demonstrating which habit?

A) habit 1: be proactive
B) habit 2: begin with the end in mind
C) habit 4: think win-win
D) habit 7: sharpen the saw

Question 31

Which of the following is not usually an obstacle to pursuing vocation.

A) ambition
B) service
C) avoidance
D) power

Question 32

Which is a FALSE statement about narratives?

A) The storyteller may use personal experiences to teach a moral lesson.
B) The storyteller will always tell an accurate depiction.
C) The storyteller may use a narrative to promote a better understanding of a complex concept.
D) Stories have been around since the beginning of time.

Question 33

Exercise, reading, meditation, and building friendships are all activities associated with ______.

A) habit 6: synergize
B) habit 3: put first things first
C) habit 2: begin with the end in mind
D) habit 7: sharpen the saw

Question 34

Demitri knew if he wanted to finish his doctoral degree by the end of the term he would have to re-prioritize his time. The first thing he committed to do was setting a daily schedule and then sticking to it. He even planned a little margin in each day for any urgent items that might come up. Which habit is he practicing?

A) habit 1: be proactive
B) habit 2: begin with the end in mind
C) habit 3: put first things first
D) habit 4: think win-win

Question 35

To benefit from a life passage, ______.

A) don't look back
B) learn resilience
C) avoid others
D) all of these

Question 36

Which type of role model is demonstrates ethical consistency throughout life?

A) moral worker
B) moral hero
C) moral leader
D) moral crisis manager

Question 37

In organizational spirituality, ______ refers describes how employees bring their entire selves to work.

A) meaningful work
B) inner life
C) community
D) connection

Question 38

Which philosophy professor provided practical advice to discovering how personal gifts can serve others?

A) John Fisher
B) Stephen Covey
C) Lee Hardy
D) Martin Luther

Question 39

Which is of the following is NOT a component of moral identity?

A) demonstrate integrity
B) strong desire to work alone
C) positive approach to life
D) act consistently across situations

Question 40

Which virtue helps forge connections to the larger world and help supply meaning?

A) wisdom
B) love
C) temperance
D) transcendence

Question 41

Vocational calling encompasses life on the job, not what we do in our personal time.

Question 42

Leaders can use spirituality to manipulate employees.

Question 43

Person-organization fit describes the degree of compatibility and his or her work environment.

Question 44

Extraversion is a moral virtue.

Question 45

Which type of person sees nature as a point of spiritual health. They are inspired by nature and in tune with it?

A) personalists
B) communalists
C) environmentalists
D) religionists

Question 46

Which step explains the following when experiencing a difficult passage: "Don't define yourself as a failure when things go wrong, but remain optimistic and self-confident. Learn from your mistakes."

A) step 1: learn resilience
B) step 2: accept personal responsibility
C) step 3: reflect
D) step 4: seek Support

Question 47

Positive psychology is focused on building upon other peoples strengths and virtues rather than fixing their deficiencies.

Question 48

Which type of person focuses on harmony in relationships with others? Their spiritual health is built through relationships?

A) personalists
B) communalists
C) environmentalists
D) religionists

Question 49

Only those in high status occupations feel a sense of calling.

Question 50

Carson recently lost his job due to budget cuts and shortfalls. This type of life event was significant for him. This could also be defined as ______.

A) a passage in life
B) a habit in life
C) a story
D) a moral identity

Question 51

Which step explains the following, "Take what you have learned and the character qualities you have developed, like empathy and authenticity, and use them to help others who are going through similar passages."

A) step 6: seek refuge
B) step 7: gain perspective
C) step 8: retirement
D) step 9: pass on your experience

Question 52

Meg always knew she wanted to become a veterinarian. To do so, there would be a lot of daily discipline and studies in front of her. Daily she would revisit her educational goals and she would re-envision her future in becoming a veterinarian. Which habit is Meg practicing?

A) habit 1: be proactive
B) habit 2: begin with the end in mind
C) habit 4: think win-win
D) habit 5: seek first to understand, then to be understood.

Question 53

Spiritual values have been linked to improved organizational performance.

Question 54

When it comes to helping to develop character, the best stories provide clear answers to moral problems.

Question 55

Paul was an excellent police officer. He humbly knew he had to take care of himself in order to be of better service to his community. Daily he would exercise and meditate before going to work. He also made it a priority to eat properly and spend time with family and friends. What habit is Paul practicing?

A) habit 1: be proactive
B) habit 4: think win-win
C) habit 6: synergize
D) habit 7: sharpen the saw

Question 56

Which type of person sees personal domain as the measure of spiritual health?

A) personalists
B) communalists
C) environmentalists
D) religionists

Question 57

Positive psychologists differ from traditional psychologists because they take a constant positive approach to analyzing people's weaknesses.

Question 58

Lydia told the story of the company's original founding to ______.

A) remind people of their humble beginnings
B) garner appreciation for company's growth
C) give value to all the hard work put in over the years
D) all of these

Question 59

Which type of person focuses developing their faith and communicating with a larger force?

A) personalists
B) communalists
C) environmentalists
D) religionists

Question 60

Moral identities continue to develop well beyond childhood.

Question 61

Name and describe four of the values that indicate that an organization is spiritually developed.

Question 62

Virtues are more "caught than taught" because they are usually picked up by observation and imitation.

Question 63

Name and explain two steps out of the nine-step process for working through the passages of life.

Question 64

How would you describe someone with strong moral identity?

Question 65

Reading literature and wrestling with historical moral dilemmas can help develop our own ethical understandings.

Question 66

Stephen Covey identified seven habits in which Habit 1 is Be Proactive.

Question 67

Workplace spirituality involves the inner life, meaningful work and ______.

Question 68

Define vocation.

Question 69

Compare and contrast the two approaches to moral identity.

Question 70

Describe the characteristics of effective character development programs.

Question 71

______ describes a high degree of compatibility between employee and organizational values.

Question 72

How do stories help shape character?

Question 73

Two barriers to hearing the call of vocation are ______ and ______.

Question 74

Passages are mild life events that we consider when making larger life choices.

Question 75

Those with high moral ______ define themselves in terms of their ethical commitments.

Question 76

The phrase ______ describes the ongoing process of cultivating the inner emotional and spiritual self.

Question 77

Narratives told by our families and organizations are meant to encourage caring, self-discipline and other virtues.

Question 78

Moral ______ respond to moral crises.

Question 79

Explain the two barriers to discovering vocation.