Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Clarifying and developing personal values requires critical thinking to evaluate beliefs, trusting one's gut feeling to identify what is truly important, interacting with others to learn from their perspectives and experiences, and reflecting on past decisions and behaviors to determine one's core values.

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.

Accepted Answer

Religious training is known to be one of the main factors that can influence someone's individual values. It can shape one's beliefs and principles, and ultimately affect their actions and decisions. While occupational prestige, income, and social standing may have some impact on values, they are not as closely linked as religious training. External conflicts with others may challenge one's values but are not necessarily a significant factor in their development.

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.

Accepted Answer

The Duke University cheating scandal exemplified a shift in values among students from honesty to performance results, as students were found to have cheated to improve their grades and academic performance.

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

Accepted Answer

Core values are those principles and beliefs that are deeply ingrained and guide one's behavior, attitudes, and decision-making. They are the foundation of one's character and shape the kind of person one strives to be.

Question 5

MTV, the Wellness movement, and Watergate affected which generation?
A) Matures
B) Baby Boomers
C) Generation X
D) Generation Y / Millennials

Accepted Answer

Generation X was affected by MTV, the Wellness movement, and Watergate, as these events and cultural shifts occurred during their formative years.

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Linda says she values education.Over the years...

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Workers of different generations basically want the...

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.

Accepted Answer

With the increasing number of single-parent and dual-working-parent households, parents may have limited time and energy to focus on building character in their children. This can make it challenging to instill values in their children and guide their upbringing.

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

Accepted Answer

Betsy is ensuring her actions align with her company's policy, demonstrating that her values are in harmony with her employer's ethical standards.

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.

Accepted Answer

Having the right to do something simply means that it is legally permissible or allowed by a certain authority or law. However, it does not necessarily mean that it is morally or ethically right to do it. Ethical considerations should also be taken into account when deciding whether or not to exercise a 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.

Accepted Answer

Amy's behavior in her work environment suggests a shift in her values or a value drift. While she was brought up to place a premium on honesty, this seems to be in struggle with the negative impact on her career. This conflict seems to result in her compromising her honesty in the workplace.

Question 12

People are consciously aware of all their value priorities.

Accepted Answer

People may not be consciously aware of all their value priorities, as some values may be subconscious or implicit. Additionally, people's priorities may change over time or vary in different situations, making it difficult for them to pinpoint all their priorities at any given moment.

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.

Accepted Answer

When making a decision that causes an internal value conflict, it is important to prioritize your core values. This means identifying which values are most important to you and making decisions based on those values rather than compromising them for temporary gain or convenience. Weighing the pros and cons of each side of the decision can be helpful but may not necessarily resolve the internal conflict. Procrastination can result in unnecessary stress and missed opportunities. Adapting your value system to minimize the conflict may lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and compromise in the long run.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Unethical behavior can occur at any level within an organization, not just at the top levels of management. It can involve individuals at the entry-level, middle management, or senior management positions.

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.

Accepted Answer

Developing and enforcing ethics codes is the most effective step towards enhancing corporate ethics as it sets a standard for behavior within the organization and provides guidelines for employees to follow. While impressing employees to adhere to their personal ethics and teaching values in the home may have some impact, it is not within the control of the company and may not be effective for all employees. Eliminating petty laws that insult individual integrity is also important, but not as crucial as having a strong ethics code in place.

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.

Accepted Answer

Modeling refers to the influence of those whom we admire on our values formation. It can be our parents, role models, or mentors who shape our values and beliefs. This social learning theory suggests that individuals learn by observing and imitating the behavior of others, especially those whom they perceive as successful or influential. Therefore, modeling plays a crucial role in values development.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Individual character is indeed based on internal values, personal standards of behavior, and the resulting judgments one makes. These factors shape a person's actions and decisions, and ultimately determine their character.

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.

Accepted Answer

Personal values and standards of behavior make up one's character, which is the moral and ethical qualities that define an individual's personality. While one's conscience may play a role in guiding behavior, it is not the same as the overall makeup of one's character. Ethical framework refers to a broader set of principles and guidelines that help individuals make decisions in ethical dilemmas.

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.

Accepted Answer

Developing a support system to enable "whistle blowers" to report their observations is the best way to encourage employees to monitor and report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace. This will make employees feel safe and protected while reporting any such behavior.

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.

Accepted Answer

This is a values conflict because Lynn and Dominic have different values regarding work ethic and organization. Lynn values punctuality and organization, while Dominic may have different priorities and values. This conflict is not necessarily related to integrity, miscommunication, or values drift.

Quiz 4: Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

People are consciously aware of all their value priorities.

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

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

The steps a company can take toward enhancing corporate ethics include

When applied to values formation, the term modeling refers to

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

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

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

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