Ethics Quiz

Which of the following is considered a technology advance in the workplace?

• Video games

• E-mail

• Print media

• Traditional mail

Which technology allows employees to work from locations outside the traditional office?

• Telecommuting

• Fax machines

• In-office meetings

• Desktop computers

What type of technology has significantly changed communication in the workplace?

• Typewriters

• Cellular phones

• Pagers

• Radio broadcasting

Which of the following is not listed as a technology advance in the workplace?

• Robots

• Internet networks

• Smart watches

• E-mail

Which of the following is considered an ethical issue related to technology advances in the workplace?

• Privacy and confidentiality breaches

• Regular software updates

• Efficient email management

• Increased productivity

Using company property for personal use is an example of what?

• An ethical practice

• A technological advancement

• An ethical issue

• A recommended policy

What type of dispute is specifically associated with technology in the workplace?

• Salary disputes

• Ownership disputes about electronic information

• Job role assignments

• Workplace safety protocols

What was a significant change in the ethical climate of the 1960s according to the Business Ethics Timeline?

• Increased focus on profit maximization

• Shift from loyalty to an employer to loyalty to ideals

• Decrease in employee rights

• Stability in employee/management relationships

Which of the following was NOT listed as an ethical dilemma in the 1960s?

• Environmental issues

• Civil rights issues

• Economic inequality

• Honesty

How did businesses begin to address ethics in the 1960s?

• By ignoring ethical issues

• By establishing codes of conduct and value statements

• By reducing workforce diversity

• By focusing solely on legal compliance without ethical considerations