ETHICS COMPEND 2

Theistic Philosophy

A philosophy that focuses on the worship of a god or gods is called a/an

Motive

A reason or desire that acts as a catalyst to spur one to a specific action is called a/an

Post-conventional stage

According to Kohlberg, stage of moral development in which the individual considers universal moral principles which supersede the authority of the group is called

Embalming should be completed as quickly as possible without regard to proper case analysis

All of the following ethical standards apply to the deceased while under the care of the funeral home or embalming service EXCEPT: Thoroughness in the preparation of the body; there should be concern for the dignity of the deceased body; confidentiality and privacy policies should be maintained; embalming should be completed as quickly as possible without regard to proper case analysis

The employee's religious background

All of the following would be considered components of an ethical funeral director's employer-employee relationship EXCEPT: Continuing education; the employee's religious background; personal appearance; training

All Known religious practices

An ethical funeral director is expected to be knowledgeable and give factual representation of all of the following EXCEPT: Disposition options, Merchandise selections, Financial Issues; All known religious practices

Values

Beliefs that are held in high esteem are

Integrity

Fidelity to moral principles is the definition of

Defamation of Competitor

In regards to competitive relationships, which of the following is not a good ethical practice?

Pre-moral Stage

Kohlberg's stage of moral development in which the individual is characterized as not understanding the rules or feeling a sense of obligation to them is the

Confidential Responsibility

Maintaining discreet client relationships would fulfill what ethical practice?

Situational Ethics

Moral principles that vary with circumstances are referred to as

Ethics

Principles of morality, including both the science of good and the nature of right is

Provide professional service to all who apply

The ethical funeral director should

Jewish

Which of the following would be the best example of ethnicity? Native American, Asian, Jewish, Caucasian

They are imposed internally

All of the following are true of laws EXCEPT: They are concerned with conduct, They are imposed internally; They are concerned with the interest of society; they are concerned with acts

Code of Ethics

A system or code of morals of a particular philosopher, religion, group, or profession is called

A Public Agency

All of the following would be considered an allied service EXCEPT: The clergy; a public agency; a florist; a cemeterian

His or her relationship to allied professions

All of the following would be considered part of a funeral director's individual/personal ethics EXCEPT: his or her citizenship; his or her relationship to allied professions; his or her integrity; his or her honesty

Speaking to a local church group

Which of the following denotes good professional ethics in community relationships? Frequenting the local drug dealer, speaking to a local church group, playing poker at the local tavern, joining the local KKK chapter

Fraudulent Promotion

Which of the following is an example of unethical publicity? Dignified Commercials; Printed Advertisements; Goodwill; Fraudulent Promotion

Religion

A culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of sacred beliefs, emotional feelings accompanying the beliefs, and overt conduct, presumably implementing the beliefs and feelings, is known as

Allied

Which of the following terms means related, as in related professions? Clients, Allied, Interns, Employees

Provide environmentally safe working conditions

In regard to employer-employee relationships, the ethical funeral director should

Pre-conventional stage

Kohlberg's stage of moral development in which moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in authority is the

Be discreet in the information he or she releases

When dealing responsibly with the media, an ethical funeral director should

Provide the family with documentation of all business transactions

When with a family during an arrangement conference, it is good ethical practice to

The funeral director's relationship with the clergy

Which of the following is a consideration in the funeral director's community relationships? The relationship with his or her own family, the funeral director's honesty, the funeral director's relationship with the clergy, the funeral director's citizenship

Cleanliness in the preparation room

Which of the following is a good ethical behavior in regard to treatment of the deceased? Allow anyone in the preparation room who wishes to view an embalming operation; Joke about the remains in order to release tension; cleanliness in the preparation room; make large incisions to expose a large portion of the vessels

Good for Self Improvement

Which of the following is a reason to have continued education in funeral service? Good way to meet different people; It reinforces to the employee that you're not as smart as you think; Good for self improvement; Good way to take a vacation at the business's expense

Entrusted care by the family

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in regard to the care of the deceased body? Cleanliness of facilities; entrusted care by the family; accuracy of business and family records; personal appearances

Favoritism

Which of the following is not a good example of ethical employer-employee relationships? Favoritism, Healthy working conditions, adequate compensation, Professional personal appearance

Infidelity

Which of the following is not a good personal ethical trait? Honesty, Infidelity, Good citizenship, community service

Banking Professional

Which of the following is not an allied profession or service to the funeral industry? Banking professional, social workers, vital statistics, nurses

Necromania

Which of the following is not good ethical behavior in regard to treatment of the deceased? Thoroughness of preparation of the deceased, concern for the dignity of the deceased, cleanliness, necromania

Honesty

Which of the following terms is defined as having a sense of honor, and fair dealing? Motives, Morality, Honesty, Ethical

To share time and talents

Which of the following would be an ethical obligation to your professional association? To share time and talents; create dissent among members; spend budgeted association funds for personal use; use association for personal gains

Moral

A term that is synonymous with ethical, and that refers to the customs, values, and standards of practice of a group, age, or theory intended to be timeless is

That ethics are imposed externally

All of the following statements are true of ethics EXCEPT: That ethics are imposed externally; that a standard of ethics is concerned with motives; that ethics is concerned with the interest of society; that ethics is concerned with the interest of the individual

Maintaining the privacy and security of the arrangements

All of the following would be considered fiduciary components of pre-funded funeral arrangements EXCEPT: Maintaining the privacy and security of the arrangements; determining the funding methods; the commissions associated with the arrangements; disclosures