Question 1

Which statement about whistle-blowing is not correct?&#10;A)Whistle-blowers are often punished or fired.&#10;B)Whistle-blowing cases can be difficult to resolve.&#10;C)In many cases, whistle-blowers' charges have proven to be correct.&#10;D)All the statements are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct.

Question 2

Brad, a production line worker, sees another employee skipping steps in required safety procedures, but he does not tell anyone. Which level of dishonesty does this failure to act exemplify?&#10;A)nothing but the truth (highest)&#10;B)to tell the truth (middle)&#10;C)the whole truth (lowest)&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Brad's failure to report the employee's misconduct is not a complete lie (option C) nor is it completely truthful (option A). Rather, it is a failure to tell the truth in a situation where safety is at stake. Therefore, it falls under the category of "to tell the truth" (option B). Option D is incorrect as there is a level of dishonesty involved in Brad's actions.

Question 3

Most employers are not concerned with some level of personal activity at work, as long as employees are productive.

Accepted Answer

As long as employees are remaining productive, most employers are not concerned with some level of personal activity at work. However, it is important to check with individual company policies and expectations.

Question 4

All employers seek employees who have honesty and integrity.

Accepted Answer

While many employers value honesty and integrity, not all prioritize these traits equally, as different roles and company cultures may emphasize other skills or attributes.

Question 5

Which is a common way that employees misuse workplace technology?&#10;A)visiting sexually explicit Web sites&#10;B)playing fantasy football&#10;C)gambling online&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Visiting sexually explicit websites, playing fantasy football, and gambling online are all common ways that employees may misuse workplace technology. It is important for employers to have clear policies in place regarding acceptable use of workplace technology and to regularly monitor and enforce those policies to prevent inappropriate or excessive use.

Question 6

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2018, about one in four members of the labor force will be&#10;A)Hispanic.&#10;B)African American.&#10;C)age 55 or older.&#10;D)female.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2018, about one in four members of the labor force will be age 55 or older.

Question 7

According to the chapter, the most costly employee lapse can be&#10;A)theft.&#10;B)misuse of time.&#10;C)misuse of technology.&#10;D)failure to protect confidential information.

Accepted Answer

The chapter states that failure to protect confidential information can lead to significant financial losses for a company, including damage to its reputation and potential lawsuits. While theft, misuse of time, and misuse of technology can also have negative impacts on a company, the failure to maintain confidential information can be the most costly lapse for a company.

Question 8

According to Aristotle, a good way of becoming a more ethical person is to gradually make an ethical behavior into a habit.

Accepted Answer

According to Aristotle's ethical theory, virtues are habits that are developed through repetitive actions, which ultimately lead to an individual's character. Hence, gradually making ethical behavior into a habit is a good way of becoming a more ethical person according to Aristotle.

Question 9

A review of several studies showed that employees with PCs spent about five hours a week on their work computers doing personal business on the Web. Suppose you have 12 employees earning $25 per hour and 48 employees earning $57 per hour. How much do you pay these employees each year for doing personal business online?

A)$15,180
B)$157,872
C)$394,860
D)$789,360

Accepted Answer

The answer of A review of several studies showed that...

Question 10

While many large corporations have a code of ethics that employees are expected to follow, few small companies do.

Accepted Answer

Many small companies also establish a code of ethics to guide employee behavior and ensure alignment with their values and business practices.

Question 11

According to the National Retail Federation survey reported in the chapter, in 2009, employees stole _____ from their employers.&#10;A)$1.4 million&#10;B)$14.4 million&#10;C)$1.4 billion&#10;D)$14.4 billion

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the National Retail Federation survey...

Question 12

Corporations are often held legally responsible for the ethical misdeeds of their employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Corporations are often held legally responsible for...

Question 13

The loyalty that an ethical employee owes to a company is best described by the expression &#34;my company, right or wrong.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of The loyalty that an ethical employee owes...

Question 14

Celia, a social worker, reports on her time sheet that she was visiting clients Wednesday afternoon when she was really doing personal errands. Which level of dishonesty does this action exemplify?&#10;A)nothing but the truth (highest)&#10;B)to tell the truth (middle)&#10;C)the whole truth (lowest)&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Celia, a social worker, reports on her...

Question 15

A review of several studies showed that employees with PCs spent about five hours a week on their work computers doing personal business on the Web. Suppose you have 12 employees earning $25 per hour and 48 employees earning $57 per hour. How much do you pay these employees each year for doing personal business online?

A)$15,180
B)$157,872
C)$394,860
D)$789,360

Accepted Answer

The answer of A review of several studies showed that...

Question 16

For most U.S. retail stores, losses from employee theft exceed those from shoplifting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For most U.S. retail stores, losses from...

Question 17

In many companies, making personal copies on office copiers is the biggest &#34;misuse of technology&#34; problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In many companies, making personal copies on...

Question 18

One concern about employee use of social networking sites is that sensitive company data can be revealed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One concern about employee use of social...

Question 19

Together, Asians, Hispanics, and African Americans will make up about _____ of the labor force by 2018.&#10;A)one fifth&#10;B)one fourth&#10;C)one third&#10;D)one half

Accepted Answer

The answer of Together, Asians, Hispanics, and African Americans will...

Question 20

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: The character trait of consistently telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth&#10;The character trait of consistently telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth&#10;The character trait of consistently telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth&#10;The character trait of consistently telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth&#10;The character trait of consistently telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth&#10;The character trait of consistently telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth&#10;The character trait of consistently demonstrating perseverance and hard work&#10;The character trait of consistently demonstrating perseverance and hard work&#10;The character trait of consistently demonstrating perseverance and hard work&#10;The character trait of consistently demonstrating perseverance and hard work&#10;The character trait of consistently demonstrating perseverance and hard work&#10;The character trait of consistently demonstrating perseverance and hard work&#10;The act of reporting unethical or illegal actions by one's superiors or peers to authorities or the media&#10;The act of reporting unethical or illegal actions by one's superiors or peers to authorities or the media&#10;The act of reporting unethical or illegal actions by one's superiors or peers to authorities or the media&#10;The act of reporting unethical or illegal actions by one's superiors or peers to authorities or the media&#10;The act of reporting unethical or illegal actions by one's superiors or peers to authorities or the media&#10;The act of reporting unethical or illegal actions by one's superiors or peers to authorities or the media&#10;The character trait of showing consideration and appreciation for others&#10;The character trait of showing consideration and appreciation for others&#10;The character trait of showing consideration and appreciation for others&#10;The character trait of showing consideration and appreciation for others&#10;The character trait of showing consideration and appreciation for others&#10;The character trait of showing consideration and appreciation for others&#10;The character trait of maintaining adherence to a strict personal ethical code&#10;The character trait of maintaining adherence to a strict personal ethical code&#10;The character trait of maintaining adherence to a strict personal ethical code&#10;The character trait of maintaining adherence to a strict personal ethical code&#10;The character trait of maintaining adherence to a strict personal ethical code&#10;The character trait of maintaining adherence to a strict personal ethical code&#10;The character trait of maintaining allegiance to a person, an organization, a cause, or an idea&#10;The character trait of maintaining allegiance to a person, an organization, a cause, or an idea&#10;The character trait of maintaining allegiance to a person, an organization, a cause, or an idea&#10;The character trait of maintaining allegiance to a person, an organization, a cause, or an idea&#10;The character trait of maintaining allegiance to a person, an organization, a cause, or an idea&#10;The character trait of maintaining allegiance to a person, an organization, a cause, or an idea

Accepted Answer

The Answer of loyalty and whistle-blowing and respect and honesty is...

Deck 8: Ethics for Employees