Nature of Ethics: Rules to Live By

Behaving ethically means doing

• what your friends do.

• only what’s legal.

• the right thing.

• what benefits you the most.

Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her

friends. Whitley follows

• ethical principles.

• situational beliefs.

• ethical consequences.

• popular beliefs.

What is one benefit of following ethical principles?

• They are restrictive.

• They simplify your decision-making process.

• They eliminate the need for decisions.

• They change often.

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?

• 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.