ASK Ethics Pre-test: Questions 1-10

To follow the spirit of the law, it is important to understand the __________ of that law.

• history

• literal meaning

• consequences

• intention

Listening carefully should enable employees to:

• avoid criticism

• become good speakers

• follow directions

• earn frequent raises

Which benefit of emotional intelligence helps you handle constant change?

• being flexible

• communicating needs effectively

• solving problems

• understanding other people's needs

When Rhea realized that she included the wrong facts in a marketing report, she demonstrated integrity by:

• ignoring the problem so no one would notice

• admitting that she made a mistake and apologizing

• letting her entire team take the blame

• defending her work, even though she knows it is incorrect

What is most likely to occur if you don't have trusting relationships at work?

• Improved sales

• Negative consequences

• Better relationships

• Higher profits

Making a decision when facing an ethical dilemma will most likely make you:

• more satisfied

• less content

• unhappy

• anxious

What should Jana tell this important potential investor about meeting on Monday afternoon?

• Suggest that they meet for lunch at 1:15 p.m. at a restaurant located between the airport and her office

• Tell Susan that Monday is a very bad day and suggest that they schedule a meeting the following week

• Ask Susan to meet her at her office at noon for a lunch meeting

• Advise Susan that she can meet her at the airport lounge at 3:15 p.m.

To have a high tolerance for ambiguity, what must individuals learn to accept?

• Contingency plans are unnecessary

• Failure is not an option

• Outcomes are often uncertain

• Risk is always rewarded

If your supervisor gives you negative feedback, and you are unsure how to correct the problem, what should you do?

• blame a coworker

• continue to perform as usual

• ask the supervisor for more information

• ask a coworker what to do

Tony has offered to help Keith, a new student, find his classes because Tony remembers feeling confused when he was a new student. What trait is Tony showing toward Keith?

• Empathy

• Tact

• Sympathy

• Prejudice