SageVantage MARK3330 Business Ethics Chapter 6 Test
Individual moral consciousness is formed almost entirely by individual factors.
False
It is right to assume that higher-level employees are also applying higher-level ethical theories to their decisions.
False
When a contentious issue arises, it is okay to avoid discussing ethical concerns in order to maintain workplace harmony.
False
When a rationalization for unethical behavior is invoked, it is important to first ______.
pause for reflection
To be persuasive, it is best to use the ______ of the person you are trying to persuade.
ethical reasoning
What is the first step in ethical decision-making?
list options
Charlene wants to communicate to her colleagues and managers that she is seriously committed to ethical behavior. What symbolic action can she take to accomplish this goal?
Place a statue of religious figures in her office.
Which statement best summarizes the approach that treats all stakeholders with respect and integrity?
The greatest good for the greatest number of people.
What is the difference between a utilitarian approach and a cultural relativist approach to ethics?
Utilitarianism is consequence-based.
What is the categorical imperative?
a moral rule that applies in all situations
Remy works for a defense company programming a military drone targeting system. He knows the system will be accurate sixty-nine percent of the time. If he adheres to a utilitarian ethical framework, what should he do knowing the accuracy of the drone?
consider the consequences of a substantially inaccurate drone
Why is justifying an action's morality by citing its legality insufficient ethical reasoning?
Ethics are more than just the law.
Ethical intuition refers to a ______ independent of any major reasoning process.
gut reaction
People engage in more systematic ethical decision-making processes when ______ to others.
justifying behaviors
Social group relativism establishes ethical priority according to a given ______.
social group's interests