
Chapter 9 - ethics
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- Q1
What does the term 'ethics' refer to in the context of individual and organizational behavior?
C. Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior regarding what is right and wrong
D. The historical analysis of societal trends
B. Financial strategies to maximize profitability
A. Legal codes and regulations mandated by government entities
30s - Q2
How does the 'rule of law' primarily differ from 'ethical standards'?
D. The rule of law applies to societal norms, whereas ethical standards apply to individual actions.
A. The rule of law is based on individual beliefs, while ethical standards are codified.
C. Ethical standards are legally binding, whereas the rule of law is not.
B. The rule of law is enforceable in courts, while ethical standards are not.
30s - Q3
Which of the following is an example of 'managerial ethics'?
A. Following industry best practices for production
D. Implementing the most efficient operational procedures
B. Managers making decisions that consider what is morally right or wrong
C. Adhering strictly to financial regulations
30s - Q4
What does 'social responsibility' entail for a management team?
B. Making choices that benefit the welfare and interests of the organization exclusively
A. Focus solely on generating profits for shareholders
C. Ensuring the organization contributes to the welfare and interest of all stakeholders
D. Overseeing day-to-day operations without regard to external impact
30s - Q5
An 'ethical dilemma' occurs when:
A. A decision can be easily made based on the rule of law
B. There is a clear choice that benefits the organization financially
D. A manager has to choose between competing organizational policies
C. There are conflicting values or principles involved in a decision
30s - Q6
Ethical dilemma occurs when right or wrong cannot be clearly identified
truefalseTrue or False30s - Q7
What are the sources of ethical values in an organization?
B. Legal compliance, technological advancements, market trends
C. Industry benchmarks, production efficiencies, sales targets
A. personal ethics, organizational culture, organizational systems, external stakeholders
D. Corporate governance, strategic partnerships, investor relations
30s - Q8
Businesses that have earned a reputation for being generous through acts of philanthropy are given the benefit of the doubt when negative events occur
truefalseTrue or False30s - Q9
Businesses that have earned a reputation for being generous through acts of philanthropy are NOT given the benefit of the doubt when negative events occur
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q10
Match the correct description to the source of ethical values
Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s - Q11
What factors influence the formation of a manager's personal ethics?
C. Sales strategies and marketing campaigns
B. Cultural, historical, and family backgrounds
A. Profit margins and financial reports
D. Technological advancements in their industry
30s - Q12
At which stage of moral development are individuals primarily concerned with reward and punishment?
C. Low level of moral development
B. Adolescence
D. High level of moral development
A. Infancy
30s - Q13
Which ethical framework focuses on outcomes that benefit the most people?
D. Ethical egoism
A. Deontological ethics
C. Utilitarian theory
B. Virtue ethics
30s - Q14
Personal liberty within an ethical framework emphasizes:
C. Distribution of organizational roles
B. Freedom of choice and individual rights
D. Adherence to corporate policies
A. Profit maximization
30s - Q15
Distributive justice in an ethical framework is concerned with:
D. Allocation of resources for marketing and sales efforts
A. Ensuring the highest possible return on investment
B. Balancing risks and operational costs
C. Fair and impartial distribution of rewards and administration of rules
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