Ethics Review

Behaving ethically means doing

• what your friends do.

• only what’s legal.

• the right thing.

• what benefits you the most.

Which of the following is an ethical issue:

• Deciding whether to have French fries or a salad

• Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

• Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

• Choosing which movie to see this weekend

Ethical issues deal with __________ choices.

• realistic and unrealistic

• enjoyable and unpleasant

• beneficial and non-beneficial

• right and wrong

Vivian told her parents she was going to the library to study when she was actually going to the movies with friends. Her parents found out, and now they don’t believe Vivian when she tells them where she’s going. Because of her behavior, Vivian is facing a(n)

• consequence.

• ethical principle.

• decision-making process.

• legal problem.

After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example of which consequence of unethical behavior?After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example of which consequence of unethical behavior?

• Lost trust

• A bad example

• Legal problems

• A poor reputation

When Layla is caught stealing from a department store, the court orders her to do community service. Which consequence of unethical behavior is Layla facing?

• Legal problems

• A poor reputation

• A bad example

• Lost trust

Integrity means acting with

• humility.

• leadership skills.

• a sense of humor.

• honesty.

At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with

• viability.

• integrity.

• transparency.

• rule of law.

Marc keeps his friend’s secret instead of sharing it with the rest of his friends. Which ethical principle is Marc illustrating?

• Transparency

• Viability

• Trust

• Accountability

Holden’s group gets a low grade on a project because he didn’t complete his share of the work. He owns up to his mistake and apologizes. Holden is demonstrating

• trust.

• rule of law.

• viability.

• accountability.