Question 1

Which is not a type of "right-versus-right" scenario?

Accepted Answer

Integrity versus honor is not typically considered a "right-versus-right" scenario, as it doesn't represent a common ethical dilemma where two equally valid moral principles are in conflict.

Question 2

The law can be considered to be a "________" with respect to ethics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The law can be considered to be...

Question 3

Which of the following is a "right-versus-right" scenario?

Accepted Answer

"Right-versus-right" scenarios involve two ethical values that are in conflict with one another, such as the value of individual autonomy versus the value of promoting the common good of a community. The only option that fits this description is E, "individual versus community." The other options involve conflicts between ethical values that are more straightforward, such as honesty versus dishonesty or justice versus dishonesty.

Question 4

Which is not an important reason that the law may not align with ethics in organizations?

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Question 5

Which below directs us to make decisions based on the greatest "good" for the greatest number?

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism is the ethical theory that directs us to make decisions based on the greatest good for the greatest number of people. It prioritizes maximizing overall happiness and reducing overall suffering as the ultimate goal of ethical decision-making.

Question 6

The truth is that much of our behavior is guided by watching others and simply following their lead. Hence, it is a myth that

Accepted Answer

The statement that unethical behavior is simply a problem of "bad apples" implies that it is only caused by individuals with inherent moral flaws rather than being influenced by societal factors or the actions of others. This is a myth because research has shown that much of our behavior is influenced by social norms and the behavior of others around us.

Question 7

Which is not one of the six ways in which ethical issues are impacted by moral intensity?

Accepted Answer

Unanimous consent is not one of the six ways in which ethical issues are impacted by moral intensity. The other five are magnitude of consequences, social consensus of evil/good, concentration of effect, probability of harm/benefit, and temporal immediacy.

Question 8

The major application of ________ comes in the common tension between self-interest and ethical values.

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Question 9

Which below recognizes that human beings act in and from character?

Accepted Answer

Virtue ethics recognizes that human beings act in and from character, and places emphasis on cultivating positive character traits to guide ethical behavior.

Question 10

Which is not one of the six ways in which ethical issues are impacted by moral intensity?

Accepted Answer

Resource misallocation is not one of the six ways in which ethical issues are impacted by moral intensity. The other five factors that impact ethical issues in moral intensity are temporal immediacy, magnitude of consequences, social consensus of evil/good, probability of harm/benefit, and proximity to the victim.

Question 11

Which of the following "right-versus-right" scenarios does a professor encounter when catching a student cheating?

Accepted Answer

The scenario in catching a student cheating is a classic example of a "right-versus-right" dilemma wherein the professor must balance justice versus mercy. On the one hand, justice demands that the student is held accountable for their unethical behavior, while on the other hand, mercy requires that the professor considers the student's circumstances and gives them a second chance to prove themselves. It is a difficult decision that requires the professor to navigate the fine line between punishing the student appropriately without destroying their future prospects.

Question 12

Which is not one of the six key steps in most models of ethical behavior?

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Question 13

Which below implies a consideration of whether a decision would be acceptable if everyone in every situation made the same decision?

Accepted Answer

Universalism is the ethical framework that considers whether a decision would be acceptable if everyone in every situation made the same decision. It emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals with fairness and equality, regardless of personal interests or biases. Utilitarianism considers the overall consequences of a decision for the greatest number of people, while the categorical imperative focuses on acting in a way that could be made into a universal law. The categorical initiative and pragmatism are not ethical frameworks.

Question 14

________ justice is perceived when people view the fairness of a particular outcome.

Accepted Answer

Distributive justice refers to the perception of fairness in the distribution of outcomes, such as rewards or punishments, among individuals or groups. This can include how resources or opportunities are allocated in a society, organization, or relationship. Other types of justice include procedural justice, which refers to the fairness of the process used to make decisions, and interactional justice, which refers to the fairness of the treatment individuals receive in interpersonal interactions. While all types of justice can affect the overall perception of fairness, the specific focus on distribution of outcomes is best captured by the concept of distributive justice.

Question 15

The length of time between an act and its consequences is known as

Accepted Answer

Temporal proximity refers to the closeness in time between an act and its consequences. It is often used as a factor in determining causality or responsibility for an outcome. None of the other answer choices accurately describe this concept.

Question 16

A patient discloses to a doctor that he is likely to commit suicide. As a result, the doctor is ethically obligated to breach patient confidentiality. This example best illustrates which type of truth versus truth scenario?

Accepted Answer

This scenario best illustrates the truth versus loyalty dilemma, as the doctor is torn between keeping the patient's disclosure confidential as an act of loyalty, versus disclosing the truth of the potential suicide attempt for the patient's own good.

Question 17

The more ________ a given context or situation, the more an individual is likely to perceive it as

Accepted Answer

The answer of The more ________ a given context or...

Question 18

The switch dilemma (i.e., a trolley running out of control down a track)can be used to illustrate moral

Accepted Answer

The answer of The switch dilemma (i.e., a trolley running...

Question 19

Which below refers to the net effect of costs and benefits on the object of the action in question?

Accepted Answer

The magnitude of consequences refers to the net effect of costs and benefits on the object of the action. It takes into account both the positive and negative effects of the action and determines whether the consequences are overall beneficial or harmful.

Question 20

Which ethical theories determine the ethics of an act by looking to the probable outcome or consequences of the decision?

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Quiz 6: Organizational Ethics

Which is not a type of "right-versus-right" scenario?

The law can be considered to be a "________" with respect to ethics.

Which of the following is a "right-versus-right" scenario?

Which is not an important reason that the law may not align with ethics in organizations?

Which below directs us to make decisions based on the greatest "good" for the greatest number?

The truth is that much of our behavior is guided by watching others and simply following their lead. Hence, it is a myth that

Which is not one of the six ways in which ethical issues are impacted by moral intensity?

The major application of ________ comes in the common tension between self-interest and ethical values.

Which below recognizes that human beings act in and from character?

Which is not one of the six ways in which ethical issues are impacted by moral intensity?

Which of the following "right-versus-right" scenarios does a professor encounter when catching a student cheating?

Which is not one of the six key steps in most models of ethical behavior?

Which below implies a consideration of whether a decision would be acceptable if everyone in every situation made the same decision?

________ justice is perceived when people view the fairness of a particular outcome.

The length of time between an act and its consequences is known as

A patient discloses to a doctor that he is likely to commit suicide. As a result, the doctor is ethically obligated to breach patient confidentiality. This example best illustrates which type of truth versus truth scenario?

The more ________ a given context or situation, the more an individual is likely to perceive it as

The switch dilemma (i.e., a trolley running out of control down a track) can be used to illustrate moral

Which below refers to the net effect of costs and benefits on the object of the action in question?

Which ethical theories determine the ethics of an act by looking to the probable outcome or consequences of the decision?