Deck 10: Ethical Decision Making and the Entrepreneur

Question 1

Immanuel Kant's ________ approach is pursued without concern for the outcomes of actions,but according to whether the action is something that an ethical person would do.

Answer 1

deontology

Question 2

The ethical approach known as Machiavellianism is related to which one of the following?

A) Utilitarianism
B) The Kohlberg construct
C) Kantism
D) Deontology

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In an attempt to connect with business managers in a way that reflects the real world,business ethicists talk of moderation,pragmatism and minimalism.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Our ________,which compels us to seek pleasure and benefit and avoid pain and loss,influences and colors our perceptions.

Question 5

Whose approach to ethics poses the question;"What is virtuous,and how does one learn what a virtuous person would do in a given situation?"

A) J.Stewart Mill
B) Aristotle
C) Carnegie
D) Kant

Question 6

When making ethical decisions,it is best to choose an approach you feel most comfortable with and stick to those principles.

Question 7

Serious mistakes,especially ethical ones,are rarely made during quiet and orderly times.

Question 8

Throughout the history of business,ethics have been relative to the social context of the times.

Question 9

While issues regarding business ethics are open to interpretation,business law is not.

Question 10

Who is associated with deontology-one's duty to act?

A) J.Stewart Mill
B) Aristotle
C) Kohlberg
D) Kant

Question 11

Entire industries have developed their own codes of ethics as a way of heading off action by Congress.

Question 12

Ethical decision making is affected by the depth and scope of which of the following?

A) Experiences
B) Self-interests
C) Beliefs
D) All of the above

Question 13

When doing business abroad,entrepreneurs must adhere to the legal and ethical framework of their native country.

Question 14

Broken partnerships can often be traced to differences in personal ethics among the members of the management team.

Question 15

What is the most widely used approach to ethical decision-making?

A) Aristotle's approach
B) Utilitarianism
C) Deontology
D) None of the above

Question 16

Which approach to ethics holds that the ethical person will always choose actions that will provide for the greatest good (or least bad)for the greatest number of people?

A) Utilitarianism
B) Aristotle's approach
C) Kantism
D) Deontology

Question 17

Taking a course in business ethics has been shown to have little effect on improving one's capacity for decision making and problem solving in the context of personal ethical standards.

Question 18

The ________ construct classifies moral judgment into six stages of development.

Question 19

Since your judgment will be less clouded prior to launch,the planning process for your new venture should include a good bit of personal ________.

Question 20

As players in a game to win,business people can develop two sets of standards for ethical behavior;one for work,one for their private lives.

Question 21

How does the concept known as 'the fog of war' relate to ethical behavior and the entrepreneurial experience?

Question 22

Why is it important to study and think about ethical situations in business settings?

Question 23

Discuss why entrepreneurs who truly know themselves make the best ethical decisions.