Deck 13: Acting Ethically

Question 1

An official code of ethics is often available on the company's website.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When you act with integrity, you do what you have determined is right.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Installing software from work on your home computer is ethical but may be illegal.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Employers do not care what substance abuse acts the employees are involve in outside the workplace.

Question 5

When you waste your time on the job, you are wasting the employer's time and money.

Question 6

When you do something that does not feel right, you violate the values of others.

Question 7

Worker's compensation pays for medical costs of accidents that happen on the job.

Question 8

Employee loyalty is not highly valued by employers.

Question 9

When choices are difficult, the outcomes need to be carefully considered.

Question 10

Few companies and organizations take ethics very seriously.

Question 11

A violation of the company ethics policy by an employee will not lead to termination.

Question 12

Self-righteous people believe they are inferior to those around them.

Question 13

Ethical violations may lead to employee dismissal.

Question 14

Your personal code of ethics begins to develop in your childhood.

Question 15

Your moral compass tells you what is right.

Question 16

Forgiveness is often the right choice when someone else has wronged you or others.

Question 17

Letting go of anger and resentment, will free you from the burden of holding a grudge.

Question 18

When an employee fails to act with integrity, no one else in the workplace (including the employer) will be affected.

Question 19

Right and wrong are often not as clear as distinguishing black from white.

Question 20

Petty theft is okay if "everybody is doing it."

Question 21

The following acts would be considered cheating your employer

A)calling in sick when you are well.
B)sabotaging work projects.
C)faking injuries to claim worker's compensation.
D)all of these choices.

Question 22

Ethical decisions come down to

A)how you treat people.
B)how you treat people's belongings and resources.
C)how you treat public property and the environment.
D)all of these choices.

Question 23

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Describes the gray areas where the "right" thing may depend on the circumstances.

Question 24

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Taking unfair advantage of your situation to benefit yourself or others instead of putting the employer's interest first.

Question 25

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Defrauding investors and the public.

Question 26

The term situational ethics

A)describes clear right and wrong responses.
B)describes situations where the right response may depend on circumstances.
C)describes responses that apply in only one situation.
D)all of these choices.

Question 27

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Accepted standards of right and wrong.

Question 28

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Written guidelines for workers to follow based on specific ethical standards and values.

Question 29

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Intentional deception made for personal gain or damage to another person.

Question 30

When personal integrity drives your decisions,

A)you do what you have to do.
B)you do what is right simply because it is right.
C)you do what you do because you may be punished if you do the wrong thing.
D)all of these choices.

Question 31

Those who are self-righteous feel there are universal truths that apply

A)to all times.
B)to all situations.
C)to all cultures.
D)all of these choices.

Question 32

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Insincerity in which someone publicly pretends to follow superior moral standards, while privately acting against those principles.

Question 33

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Consistency in adhering to moral principles.

Question 34

When an employee fails to act with integrity, it impacts

A)the employee.
B)other coworkers.
C)everyone in the workplace including the employer.
D)all of these choices.

Question 35

You have a right to expect your employer to

A)award you bonuses for being the best bowler on the company sponsored team.
B)provide a somewhat safe work environment.
C)pay you a fair wage for your work.
D)none of these choices.

Question 36

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Self-satisfaction based on the belief that one's own morals are superior to the morals of others.

Question 37

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.hypocrisy
b.integrity
c.fraud
d.petty theft
e.code of ethics
f.situational ethics
g.self-righteousness
h.conflict of interest
i.ethics
j.unethical behavior
Stealing inexpensive items.

Question 38

Ethics are important to

A)countries.
B)organizations.
C)individuals.
D)all of these choices.

Question 39

As an employee, you are expected to

A)look out for yourself.
B)use supplies and resources as you need them for work and personal use.
C)support your employer's purposes and goals.
D)all of these choices.

Question 40

Taking more time than allowed for lunch and breaks is

A)okay, because others do it.
B)a form of stealing from your employer.
C)often necessary to take care of your personal errands.
D)none of these choices.