Deck 4: Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices

Question 1

Clarifying and developing our personal values involves a number of steps including critical thinking, trusting your gut feeling, interacting with others, etc.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Your individual values may be influenced by a number of factors, including your

A) occupational prestige.
B) religious training.
C) external conflicts with others.
D) income and social standing.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In Chapter 4, you were familiarized with the highly publicized cheating scandal at Duke University.The story received attention because it epitomized how business conduct in recent past years has influenced a shift in values in this generation of students, from

A) honesty to performance results.
B) individual success to team success.
C) educational experience to practical experience.
D) occupational success to educational success.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

One's ____ are those that consistently rank higher than others and define the kind of person one wants to be.

A) character traits
B) ethics
C) values and beliefs
D) core values

Question 5

MTV, the Wellness movement, and Watergate affected which generation?

A) Matures
B) Baby Boomers
C) Generation X
D) Generation Y / Millennials

Question 6

Linda says she values education.Over the years she has had several employees that were working for her and earning their degrees at the same time.To support them, Linda allows them to flex their daily work hours.In this example, Linda demonstrates

A) integrity.
B) ethics.
C) values drift.
D) high self-esteem.

Question 7

Workers of different generations basically want the same things (i.e.respect, fair reward for work well done, etc.) and have similar ideas about what those things mean.

Question 8

In today's society, parents may find it challenging to instill values and build strong character in their children because

A) children today are less likely to listen to their parents.
B) many lead single-parent and dual-working-parent households where work schedules and stresses limit the time and energy they have to guide their children's upbringing.
C) children are more influenced by their peers.
D) public educational systems have a greater influence on children through character education.

Question 9

Betsy can land a sale if she moves her customer's order ahead of other orders placed earlier.Company policy is "first in, first out." When Betsy learns of the policy, she explains to her customer she can't "cut them into the production line ahead of other orders." She is following which guideline for making right ethical choices?

A) Not being driven by the need for instant gratification
B) Doing more than policy requires and less than it allows
C) Not being driven by the desire to succeed
D) Ensuring her values are in harmony with her employer's

Question 10

In ethical terms, when you have the right to do something it means

A) it is always right to do it.
B) that you have worked hard to obtain that right and you should be proud.
C) it is not always right to do it.
D) that you have used ethical practices to obtain that right.

Question 11

Amy was brought up to be honest in her relationships.She always felt confident in her relationships since honesty was at their foundation.Over the years, she has found it difficult to be honest in her work environment since it seems to sometimes have a negative impact on her career.She is not always honest with her supervisor or coworkers.This is an example of

A) poor social responsibility.
B) modeling values.
C) an organization lacking an ethics code.
D) values drift.

Question 12

People are consciously aware of all their value priorities.

Question 13

When making a decision that causes an internal value conflict, it is important to

A) weigh the pros and cons of each side of the decision.
B) procrastinate on making the decision.
C) prioritize your core values.
D) adapt your value system to minimize the conflict.

Question 14

Unethical behavior mostly happens in the top levels of management of an organization.

Question 15

The steps a company can take toward enhancing corporate ethics include

A) impressing that employees adhere to their personal ethic codes.
B) teaching values in the home.
C) developing and enforcing ethics codes.
D) eliminating various petty laws that insult individual integrity.

Question 16

When applied to values formation, the term modeling refers to

A) how we make complex ethical decisions.
B) the impact of family on personal values development.
C) the influence of those whom we admire.
D) the influence of media on early values formation.

Question 17

Individual character is based on internal values, personal standards of behavior, and the resulting judgments one makes.

Question 18

Your internal values, your personal standards of behavior-honesty, integrity, and moral strength-make up your

A) personality.
B) character.
C) ethical framework.
D) conscience.

Question 19

To encourage employees to monitor and report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace, an employer should

A) propagate a rigid code of company ethics with no room for "gray" areas.
B) develop a support system to enable "whistle blowers" to report their observations.
C) punish "whistle blowers" as nothing more than gossips out to destroy coworkers.
D) deny promotions and other rewards to employees who know about unethical or illegal behavior but who fail to report it.

Question 20

Dominic arrives late to work and oftentimes waits to complete projects until the last minute.Lynn, who arrives on time and is well organized, views Dominic as lazy and ineffective despite the fact that he always has his projects completed by the deadline.This is an example of

A) integrity conflict.
B) values conflict.
C) miscommunication.
D) values drift.

Question 21

By constantly monitoring your commitment to your values and intentionally reflecting on the values you hold dear, you can avoid ____________________.

Question 22

It is easier for an organization to manage for ethical pursuits than it is to manage for profits.

Question 23

Sherron Watkins, formerly of Enron, and Cynthia Cooper, formerly of WorldCom, are prominent examples of ____________________.

Question 24

Describe how generational influences shape our values.

Question 25

Codes of ethics that are enforced without exception do little to create an ethical corporate culture.

Question 26

Identify three ways to prevent corporate crime.

Question 27

Good companies recognize the need to reconcile corporate and employee values.

Question 28

Organizations have a legal responsibility to support whistle blowing.

Question 29

Adhering to personal moral values and practicing what you believe is one way to define ____________________.

Question 30

Value conflicts are less likely in workplaces that have workers from more than one generation.

Question 31

What four questions should a whistle blower ask him/herself before doing so?

Question 32

Employees may have to take integrity tests when applying for a job.

Question 33

Family, financial security, and health are the top three most meaningful things to Miguel.They represent his ____________________ and strongly influence his behavior and the choices he makes.

Question 34

The influence of "modeling" continues into our adult lives.

Question 35

When a person enters the workplace, they are often faced with the challenge of holding onto their values.Define values drift and identify three ways to prevent this from occurring.

Question 36

Some companies feel that the key to success is developing their organization's value systems and then hiring people who share those values.

Question 37

The "get-the-deal-done-today" mentality seems to leave little time for ethical deliberations in the workplace today.

Question 38

What is the relationship between character and personal integrity?

Question 39

Advancing her career and spending time with family are important values to Allison.She feels stressed when her work commitments often spill over into weekends.The stress Allison feels is a result of ____________________.

Question 40

Some feel that companies should look into value conflicts when trying to solve quality problems, absenteeism, and poor customer service.