LDR 200 - Module 3

Which component of ethical behavior focuses on recognizing that an ethical problem exists? a. component 1: moral sensitivity b. component 2: moral judgment c. component 3: moral motivation d. component 4: moral character

a. component 1: moral sensitivity

When individuals make an ethical decision on the basis of avoiding direct consequences and they obey to avoid punishment, this is an example of which stage of Kohlberg's stages of moral development? a. level 1: preconventional thinking b. level 2: conventional thinking c. level 3: postconventional or principled thinking d. level 4: graduated level of thinking

a. level 1: preconventional thinking

Charolette worked with the company's ethics department. She knew it was not right to use company time for personal matters, however, she often chose to tackle her personal "to do list" while at work. This is a form of ______. a. moral hypocrisy b. motivated forgetting c. moral motivation d. cognitive dissonance

a. moral hypocrisy

When faced with the dilemma of decision-making for "gray area" problems, which format uses the technique of asking yourself five specific questions like "What are the consequences?" or "What can I live with?" a. the Lonergan/Baird Method b. the Moral Compass c. the Foursquare Protocol d. the Five Timeless Questions

a. the Lonergan/Baird Method

A good ethical decision must reflect the morals and values of the larger organization. This reflects which of the five timeless questions? a. What are my core obligations? b. What can I live with? c. What will work in the world as it is? d. Who are we?

d. Who are we?

What is the psychological tension called when our actions and self-images do not match? a. motivated forgetting b. moral disengagement c. slippery slope d. cognitive dissonance

d. cognitive dissonance

Looking for more possible options or alternative courses of action come in which stage of the Five "I" Format? a. identify b. investigate c. isolate d. innovate

d. innovate

When a person convinces themselves that their questionable behavior was morally permissible because of the purpose, other forces, lack of consequences or the victim had it coming, this is a form of ______. a. motivated forgetting b. moral disengagement c. slippery slope d. cognitive dissonance

d. innovate

An ethical scandal leading to the loss of billions of dollars and the loss of thousands of jobs attracts the attention of the public for what reason? a. temporal immediacy b. social consensus c. proximity d. magnitude of consequences

d. magnitude of consequences

Making sense of the data we have gathered takes place during which step of the Lonergan/Baird method? a. be attentive b. be intelligent c. be reasonable d. be responsible

b. be intelligent

Which component of ethical behavior is where a decision maker makes judgements about the right or wrong things to do in the specific context? a. component 1: moral sensitivity b. component 2: moral judgment c. component 3: moral motivation d. component 4: moral character

b. component 2: moral judgement

Most people are at what level of moral development? a. preconventional b. conventional c. postconventional (principled) d. over conventional

b. conventional

The forecasting team needed direction and decisions from their manager, Kathy. They were already 2 days overdue on the project deadline. Kathy didn't want to disappoint any of her colleagues and she was trying to people please all of her coworkers, even to the point of a late project. Which negative motivating factor did Kathy demonstrate? a. greed b. insecurity c. ego d. all of these

b. insecurity

Problem analysis and data collection come in which stage of the Five "I" decision-making format? a. identify b. investigate c. isolate d. innovate

b. investigate

Which item is not a suggested tip for enhancing your ethical sensitivity? a. engage in active listening and role playing b. talk to all your friends about the ethical dilemma c. pay attention to your feelings d. crank up the moral intensity

b. talk to all your friends about the ethical dilemma.

People act like natural scientists according to which ethical decision-making framework? a. the moral compass b. five timeless questions c. foursquare protocol d. Lonergan/Baird Method

d. Lonergan/Baird Method

Forgetting that we have violated moral rules is associated with which cognitive bias? a. overestimating our ethicality b. favoring members of our own group c. forgiving our own unethical behavior d. implicit prejudice

c. forgiving our own unethical behavior

According to Kohlberg, about 20% of Americans can be classified at this level of moral thinking ______. a. level 1: preconventional thinking b. level 2: conventional thinking c. level 3: postconventional or principled thinking d. level 4: graduated level of thinking

c. level 3: post conventional or principled thinking

Which of the following increases your moral motivation? a. punish yourself for doing the wrong thing b. resist emotions c. seek out organizations that reward ethical behaviors d. all of these

c. seek out organizations that reward ethical behaviors