Question 1

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The concept of servant leadership states that leaders should seek first to serve their followers,and by doing so,they become great leaders.Evaluate this idea.Is it something that would work in the United States?

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Question 2

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Compare and contract compliance vs.ethics orientation.

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Question 3

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Some people have proposed that character education be provided in schools and in corporations.Evaluate this proposal.

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Question 4

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Account for the differences in perceived pressure to compromise personal standards of conduct among senior managers,middle managers,and lower managers.Are the actual pressures really different,or is there a difference in perception,or is there some other reason?

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Question 5

Which of the following is not an element of effective ethics programs?

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Delegation of authority is not necessarily an element of effective ethics programs. While delegation of authority is an important aspect of organizational structure and decision-making, it is not directly related to ethics programs. The other options listed are all crucial components of effective ethics programs, with compliance standards ensuring alignment with laws and regulations, systems for monitoring, auditing, and reporting allowing for transparency and accountability, and enforcement measures establishing consequences for violations of ethical standards.

Question 6

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The authors state that more often than not individuals think about a moral situation briefly,and then go with their instincts.Do you agree with this characterization of moral judgment? What evidence can you provide to support your position?

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Question 7

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Explain the concept of corporate transparency.Evaluate its usefulness in creating an ethical climate within an organization.

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Question 8

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Evaluate the principle of utilitarianism.

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Question 9

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From your knowledge of human behavior,do you agree with Carol Gilligan's contention that women tend to view ethics differently than do men?

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Question 10

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Discuss the board of directors' role in the firm's ethical climate.

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Question 11

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Defend the idea of character education being provided by corporations.

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Question 12

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Question 13

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
The motive behind managers' pressure on subordinates to perform is most likely the emphasis on economic success.Assuming this statement is true,relate this fact to Lawrence Kohlberg's observation that most adults operate at Level 2,the conventional level of moral development.What implications do these facts have for ethical behavior in organizations?

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Question 14

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One criticism of ethics hotlines is that most of the reported wrongdoings are false accusations,which can cause great harm to company morale.

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Question 15

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Use current sources to research the status of the business conduct management system proposed by the Ethics Officer Association.

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Question 16

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One answer that has been provided to combat the sinking status of ethics officers is for them to "manage ethics upward," i.e. ,overseeing the ethical practices of officers above them in the organization chart.Evaluate the potential effectiveness of this solution.

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Question 17

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Discuss and evaluate the Rawls principle of justice provided in the textbook.

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Question 18

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Throughout the text,theory after theory has been offered.Some would even say that you should just go on your "gut feeling" anyway.With this in mind,what relevance does the common sense test and one's best self ethical tests have in this idea.

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Question 19

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Some people argue that we are experiencing a "proliferation of rights claims," in which more and more people are claiming more and more rights.Do you agree with this argument? What are the implications for our society,if it is true?

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Quiz 8: Personal and Organizational Ethics

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. The concept of servant leadership states that leaders should seek first to serve their followers,and by doing so,they become great leaders.Evaluate this idea.Is it something that would work in the United States?

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Compare and contract compliance vs.ethics orientation.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Some people have proposed that character education be provided in schools and in corporations.Evaluate this proposal.

Which of the following is not an element of effective ethics programs?

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it. Evaluate the principle of utilitarianism.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. From your knowledge of human behavior,do you agree with Carol Gilligan's contention that women tend to view ethics differently than do men?

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Discuss the board of directors' role in the firm's ethical climate.

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions.Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it. Defend the idea of character education being provided by corporations.

Zethics Inc.is

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. One criticism of ethics hotlines is that most of the reported wrongdoings are false accusations,which can cause great harm to company morale.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Discuss and evaluate the Rawls principle of justice provided in the textbook.