Deck 3: Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Question 1

When evaluating the ethical actions of organizations,it is important to remember that three factors influence behaviors and actions: the individual ethics of organizational members,the corporate culture of the organization,and society as a whole.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In writing out his long term goals,Zach should avoid setting time limits or deadlines,as deadlines are more popular for short-term,easy-to attain goals.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Objective thinking is one of the eight rules of ethical thinking.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Margaret has joined as a trainee in an Insurance firm and works with the Data analytics team.Though good at her work,she lacks the skill in using mathematical functions in MS Excel.In setting her goals,while in a performance review meeting with her manager,she states,"I need to improve my miserable computer skills and my limited ability with math." Which key behavior is Margaret lacking?

A) Being realistic
B) Being positive
C) Taking full responsibility
D) Starting small

Question 5

An ethical audit is a framework that helps employees make decisions about ethical actions by following a short,step-by-step list of rules.

Question 6

According to Kohlberg,most managers and individuals function at the first level,where their thinking about right and wrong is predominantly influenced by significant others and rules and laws.

Question 7

Ron's goal is to run in the local marathon next year,even though he usually only jogs briefly around his neighborhood.His first attempt to run 10 miles yesterday turned into failure,as he was only able to complete 5 miles.Ron is missing which key behavior in his goal setting?

A) Being positive
B) Taking full responsibility
C) Starting small
D) Persevering

Question 8

The ethics test of common sense is based on the question "Is this action or decision I'm getting ready to take compatible with my concept of myself at my best?"

Question 9

Goal setting is an ongoing process.

Question 10

Effective goal setting begins by setting a number of complex objectives simultaneously.

Question 11

_____ are concepts or beliefs about desirable outcomes that transcend specific situations and guide your selection or evaluation of behaviors and events.

A) Skills
B) Traits
C) Values
D) Goals

Question 12

In context of SMART goals,"M" indicates manageability.

Question 13

Ethical guidelines enhance employee empowerment.

Question 14

According to Milton Rokeach,instrumental values are standards of behavior by which we achieve desired ends.

Question 15

By ensuring your goal statements are SMART,you create a system for managing action steps and increase the likelihood that these goals are attained.

Question 16

Formalizing goals into written statements would not help Abbey in her goal setting process.

Question 17

_____ is a way of identifying your work/life priorities and developing strategies for attaining personal and professional objectives.

A) GPA
B) Project management
C) Goal setting
D) Target formation

Question 18

Systematically setting goals provides balance and perspective to your decisions about how to allocate your time and resources.This is a _____ benefit covered under the goal setting process.

A) esteem
B) purpose
C) motivation
D) productivity

Question 19

Amy would like to start walking a mile a day from this coming Monday and increase her walks by ¼ mile each day for the next two weeks.This is an example of a SMART goal.

Question 20

An ethics test usually does not provide one "correct" answer.

Question 21

In the context of the stages of moral development:

A) stage 2 deals with obedience and punishment.
B) stage 3 deals with system maintenance.
C) stage 4 deals with social contract.
D) stage 6 deals with universal principles.

Question 22

Which of the following is concerned with recognizing that an issue involves an ethical question,making an ethical judgment,deciding to do the ethical thing,and actually acting ethically?

A) Ethical empowerment
B) Ethics test
C) Ethical audit
D) Ethical decision-making

Question 23

Social accord and system maintenance are a part of the _____ stage of moral development.

A) nonconventional
B) postconventional
C) conventional
D) preconventional

Question 24

Ryan needs to decide whether to hire an untrained person from a "name" family as his new team member or a more qualified individual.Ryan's situation can be best described as a(n):

A) personality conflict.
B) ethical dilemma.
C) legal conflict.
D) social bias.

Question 25

Research shows that most managers believe they should act and behave in a way that conforms to the expectations of their peers and organization,while meeting the expectation of society as expressed by law.This belief puts most managers at the _____ level of Kohlberg's moral development theory.

A) postconventional
B) conventional
C) preconventional
D) universal

Question 26

In the context of values:

A) terminal values are the "hows" of goal setting.
B) instrumental values are the "whats."
C) tangible values are the standards of behavior by which we achieve desired ends.
D) intangible values can be defined differently for each person.

Question 27

Amy sets herself a goal for of losing 10 pounds.In the context of SMART goals,Amy's goal lacks which of the following elements?

A) Specificity
B) Time frame
C) Measurability
D) Realism

Question 28

According to Milton Rokeach,the desire to achieve career success and wisdom are examples of _____ values.

A) terminal
B) instructive
C) instrumental
D) tangible

Question 29

Striving for performance,limiting the number,and allowing for setbacks are a few strategies for ____.

A) overcoming obstacles
B) writing effective goals
C) clarifying values
D) evaluating key behaviors for effective goal-setting

Question 30

In the context of the stages of moral development,at which level do managers encourage cooperation and productive working relationships?

A) Postconventional stage
B) Conventional stage
C) Preconventional stage
D) Universal stage

Question 31

Amanda wants to improve her overall health and wellbeing.Working toward this end she writes down some goal statements.Which of these goal statements should be used by Amanda?

A) "I would like to be in better shape in a month's time"
B) "I would like to lose 10 pounds in a week's time"
C) "I would like to be in a better shape by lower my cholesterol by some points."
D) "I would like to lose 10 pounds in two months,and to do this,I will lower my cholesterol by 20 points and also exercise."

Question 32

In the context of the six stages of moral development and reasoning,each level represents a shift in the _____ perspective of the individual that explains how judgments affect action.

A) cultural-moral
B) social-cultural
C) social-moral
D) psychological-cultural

Question 33

A decision regarding the new employee medical policy has to be made by Alfred,the HR manager at Comway Inc.This decision would affect all employees of the company and therefore they can be called ____.

A) shareholders
B) investors
C) stakeholders
D) third parties

Question 34

Which of the following,as identified by Milton Rokeach,is an example of instrumental value?

A) Salvation
B) Prosperity
C) Sense of accomplishment
D) Compassion

Question 35

In the context of SMART goals A stands for ____.

A) assignable
B) attainable
C) attractive
D) actionable

Question 36

Which of the following is true of ethical decision making?

A) Ethical decisions are a set of rules.
B) Ethics can present a different perspective dimension or consideration for organizational decision making.
C) Code of ethics ensures that organizational ethical standards are followed.
D) Ethics guide people in making decisions that are completely based on factors that have already been specified.

Question 37

Jake is faced with a situation where setting goals or making decisions is based largely on judgments and determinations rather than on indisputable facts.This situation can be best described as a(n):

A) legal conflict.
B) ethical dilemma.
C) personality conflict.
D) social bias.

Question 38

Which of the following statements violates the rules of ethical thinking?

A) An action that is legal is ethical.
B) Think objectively.
C) Obey the moral guidelines by which you agree to live.
D) Respect others customs,but not at the expense of your own ethics.

Question 39

At the _____ level of Kohlberg's moral development theory,behaviors are guided by self-interest to obey the rules in order to avoid punishment.

A) postconventional
B) conventional
C) preconventional
D) universal

Question 40

The main problem with the goal statement "I will sell 15 percent more than usual this week" is that it is not:

A) measurable
B) time bound
C) realistic
D) specific

Question 41

Discuss an ethical decision you made or an ethical dilemma you are currently facing.Discuss the concerns of the potential stakeholders,how they may be impacted by your decision and use the four components of the ethical test to evaluate your decision.

Question 42

List the benefits of ethical decision-making,and list out the ethical decision-making strategies.

Question 43

_____ is a broad-based,agreed-upon system that lets an organization consistently focus and refocus on its values and whether its performance is meeting the standards it professes.

A) Ethics test
B) Code of ethics
C) Ethical audit
D) Ethical judgment

Question 44

General Mills has developed an organizational system for analyzing situational and environmental factors to determine if the organization is meeting its set ethical standards.This process is known as:

A) ethical test.
B) ethical stance.
C) code of ethics.
D) ethical audit.

Question 45

Briefly describe the six stages of moral development and reasoning identified by Lawrence Kohlberg.

Question 46

Write a SMART goal for your work group.Discuss how portions of your goal statement and objective steps comply with the criteria for developing a SMART goal.

Question 47

Faced with an ethical dilemma,Jeff tried to determine if his action was rational and logical.Jeff was evaluating the dilemma through the use of the test of ____.

A) personal ethics
B) purified idea
C) one's best self
D) common sense

Question 48

_____ is a tangible description of an organization's values and guidelines.

A) Behavioral code
B) Code of ethics
C) Ethical audit
D) Ethical judgment

Question 49

Which ethics test is based on the question: "Am I thinking this action or decision is right just because someone with appropriate authority or knowledge says it is right?"

A) The test of light of day
B) The test of the purified idea
C) The test of one's best self
D) The test of common sense

Question 50

What is goal-setting? Why is it important? List out some key behaviors for effective goal-setting.