Ethical Behavior Quiz

What is ethics?

• The standard of behavior by which conduct is judged

• The values and standards enforceable by the courts

• Personal moral principles

• Unwritten rules for interactions

Which statement is true regarding legal and ethical standards?

• Legal standards are always ethical

• Ethical standards are always legal

• Legal and ethical standards are the same

• Legal standards may not always be ethical

What are ethics based on?

• Laws and regulations

• Personal moral principles

• Company policies

• Social norms

What are some ethical dilemmas that managers may face?

• Conflicts between company owners and workers

• Conflicts between company owners and customers

• Conflicts between company owners and the community

• All of the above

According to deontological theory, what should people adhere to when analyzing an ethical dilemma?

• Predicting the consequences of an action

• Following their obligations and duties

• Comparing the dilemma to similar examples

• Weighing the competing factors at the moment

What is the foundation of utilitarian ethical theory?

• Predicting the consequences of an action

• Following obligations and duties

• Comparing the dilemma to similar examples

• Weighing the competing factors at the moment

What is the difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism?

• Act utilitarianism considers personal feelings, while rule utilitarianism follows laws

• Act utilitarianism follows laws, while rule utilitarianism considers personal feelings

• Act utilitarianism seeks fairness, while rule utilitarianism seeks the greatest benefit

• Act utilitarianism seeks the greatest benefit, while rule utilitarianism seeks fairness

What does casuist ethical theory involve?

• Predicting the consequences of an action

• Following obligations and duties

• Comparing the dilemma to similar examples

• Weighing the competing factors at the moment

What is moral relativism?

• The belief that ethical truths depend on individuals and groups

• The belief that ethical truths are universal and unchanging

• The belief that ethical truths are determined by laws and regulations

• The belief that ethical truths are subjective and personal

According to virtue ethics, how should ethical dilemmas be solved?

• By predicting the consequences of an action

• By following obligations and duties

• By comparing the dilemma to similar examples

• By developing and nurturing a set of virtues