Agricultural Business: Ethics & Management Quiz

Which of the following terms is defined as “conduct based on or authorized by law which is established by society to maintain order and protect people and property from harm”?

• Moral behavior

• Legal behavior

• Ethical behavior

• Mannerly behavior

Which of the following is the first step of the ethical decision making process?

• Study the laws and regulations

• Review the code of ethics

• Identify the ethical problem

• List all possible solutions

In which year was the Animal Welfare Act signed into law?

• 1958

• 1966

• 1969

• 1974

According to the presentation, business ethics may NOT do which of the following?

• Enhance a businesses image

• Help lead businesses to success

• Inspire leaders and employees to do the right thing

• Override personal ethics and morals

Which of the following is considered to be unethical in agribusiness?

• Not disclosing food additives to the consumer

• Concentration of long-term crops

• Having fallow lands

• Management of manure

Jennifer decides to add a vitamin supplement to her diet. Which of the following would be considered an unethical practice in this situation?

• Packing the supplement in a clear container

• Providing antioxidants within the vitamin

• Nondisclosure of ingredients

• The well-being of Jennifer’s health

Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making process?

• Defining the problem

• Listing all the consequences

• Reflecting on the decision

• Overthrowing the decision

Which of the following choices are made based on moral principles and values?

• Legal

• Ethical

• Mannerly

• Injustice

Which of the following is NOT a business's social responsibility provided in the presentation?

• Providing help to the poor

• Supporting education

• Promoting agricultural sustainability

• Providing choices in the business “Code of Ethics”

Which of the following does NOT describe business ethics?

• Business ethics are an approach toward decision making in which a person evaluates a moral principle

• Business ethics are professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision making and actions

• Business ethics are choices made based on moral principles and values

• Business ethics are a set of legal guidelines which govern behavior