Business Ethics Test REVIEW

Which of the following is NOT an example of confidential information in the workplace? A. A company's employee handbook B. Research information of new products or services C. A company's employee records D. A company's client records

A. A company's employee handbook

Which of the following is a business ethical issue in the 1970's? A. Employee militancy B. Increased tension between employers and employees C. Environmental issues D. Unsafe working conditions in third-world countries

A. Employee militancy

Which of the following types of choices are made based on moral principles and values? A. Ethical choices B. Proper choices C. Legal choices D. Illegal choices

A. Ethical choices

When was the Ethics Resource Center (ERC) established? A. In the 1970's B. In the 1980's C. In the 1990's D. In the 2000's

A. In the 1970's

Which of the following ethical issues is NOT a result of technology advance in the workplace? A. Office politics B. Privacy and confidentiality breaches C. Using company property for personal use D. Ownership dispute about electronic information

A. Office politics

Which of the following steps in the ethical decision-making process involves reviewing alternatives and consequences? A. Selecting the best choice B. Listing all alternatives and the consequences C. Defining the problem D. Evaluating your decision

A. Selecting the best choice

Ethical choices are made based on moral principles and values while legal choices are made according to the law. A. True B.False

A. True

Which of the following is a business ethics development from the 1960's? A.Established codes of conduct and value statements B.Federal Corrupt Practices Act was passed C.ERC forms first business ethics office at General Dynamics D.ERC established international business ethics centers

A.Established codes of conduct and value statements

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits which of the following types of discrimination? A. Age-based wage discrimination B. Sex-based wage discrimination C. Discrimination against people with disabilities D. Race discrimination

B. Sex-based wage discrimination

Which of the following laws requires one and a half times the regular rate of pay for more than 40 hours worked for qualified employees? A. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 B. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 C. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 D. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

B. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

How many alternative solutions should be listed when making an ethical decision? A. TWO B. Three C. Four D. Five

B. Three

Which of the following laws includes sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination? A. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 C. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 D. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Unfair treatment of staff is an example of which of the following? A. Ethical business practice B. Unethical business practice C. Moral business practice D. Appropriate business practice

B. Unethical business practice

Amendment XIV to the U.S. Constitution in 1868 resulted in the prohibition of pay discrimination on the basis of sex. A. True B.False

B.False

Selecting the best choice is final step of the ethical decision-making process. A. True B.False

B.False

Which of the following defines business ethics? A.An approach toward decision making in which a person evaluates moral principles B.Professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision-making and actions C.Choices made based on moral principles and values D.A set of guidelines which govern behavior

B.Professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision-making and actions

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 allows how many weeks of unpaid, job - protected leave per year? A. 9 weeks B. 10 weeks C. 12 weeks D. 15 weeks

C. 12 weeks

Which of the following describes the business ethical climate in the 1960's? A. Healthcare emphasized B. Public pushed for corporate accountability C. Anti-war sentiment D. Major industries riddled by scandal

C. Anti-war sentiment

Which of the following steps in the ethical decision-making process involves devising an accurate problem definition? A. Selecting the best choice B. Listing all alternatives and the consequences C. Defining the problem D. Evaluating your decision

C. Defining the problem

Which of the following is INCORRECT when making an ethical decision? A. It is important to be confident in your choice. B. The choice should be made based on moral principles and values. C. Irrelevant and unimportant information should also be included when defining a problem. D. The process should be repeated if it is not the best decision.

C. Irrelevant and unimportant information should also be included when defining a problem.

Jason is using a company printer to print fliers for his garage sale. Which of the following describes Jason's behavior? A. Illegal behavior B. Ethical behavior C. Unethical behavior D. Appropriate behavior

C. Unethical behavior

Which of the following is NOT a government regulation created to protect employees from unethical business practices? A. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 B.The Equal Pay Act of 1963 C.Amendment XIV to the U.S. Constitution in 1868 D. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

C.Amendment XIV to the U.S. Constitution in 1868

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical behavior occurring in the workplace? A.Workplace harassment B.Discrimination C.Employment contingent upon passing a drug screening D.Personal use of company property

C.Employment contingent upon passing a drug screening

Which of the following defines workplace politics? A.Choices made according to law B.Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment C.Games played in a workplace environment to achieve status, advancement and money D.Professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision-making and actions

C.Games played in a workplace environment to achieve status, advancement and money

Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation in which an employee can apply the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993? A.During birth and care of a newborn child B.After placement of an adopted or foster care child C.When caring for a great-aunt or great-uncle with a serious medical condition D.When unable to work because of a serious medical condition

C.When caring for a great-aunt or great-uncle with a serious medical condition

Which of the following is NOT a reason for participating in unethical business practices? A. Low morale or lack of care for company B. Desire to succeed or advance career C. Extreme pressure to meet deadlines D. Adequate training, background or explanation of company policy

D. Adequate training, background or explanation of company policy

Which of the following questions should NOT be taken into consideration when listing all the alternatives and consequences to solve an ethical problem? A. Is it legal? B. Does it fit my personal values? C. Who will be affected? D. Does it benefit me personally?

D. Does it benefit me personally?

When did openly selling personal data become popular? A. In the 1970's B. In the 1980's C. In the 1990's D. In the 2000's

D. In the 2000's

To which of the following situations does the Family and Medical Leave Act NOT apply? A. Birth and care of a newborn child B. Unable to work because of a serious medical condition C. Care for an immediate family member with a serious medical condition D. Unable to work because of family vacation

D. Unable to work because of family vacation

Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue raised due to technological advances in the workplace? A.Privacy and confidentiality breaches B.Use of company property for personal use C.Ownership disputes about electronic information D.Encourages deceptive advertising

D.Encourages deceptive advertising

Implication

a natural result of an action

Code of Ethics

a set of guidelines which govern behavior

Ethics

an approach toward decision making in which a person valuates moral principles

Colleague

an associate or coworker

Dilemma

any difficult or perplexing situation or problem

Values

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

Legal/Illegal Choices

choices made according to law

Ethical/Unethical Choices

choices made based on moral principles and values

Morale

emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness and confidence

Confidentiality

occurs when information relating to a company, product or person is not available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals

Business Ethics

professional standards of conduct based on moral principles and values, guides decision-making processes and actions

Consequence

the effect, result or outcome of something occurring

Moral Principles

the principles of right and wrong accepted by an individual or a social group

Discrimination

the treatment or consideration of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group, class or category to which that person or thing belong rather than on individual merit

Breach

to break or act contrary to

Evaluate

to consider the value of

Harassment

to disturb persistently; torment or bother continually; persecute

Disclose

to make known; reveal or uncover