Ethical Common Challenges Review

Denial of ___ is when we rationalize that our actions are justified because they won't hurt anyone.

You are being pressured to do something unethical by a superior at work. The most ethical response is to

• Refuse to do it but don't tell anyone

• Do what they are asking but report the incident to your company's ethics hotline

• Do what they are asking without question - if you're caught it will be their fault for pressuring you to do it.

• Refuse and report them to your company's ethics hotline

The most common of the 13 most common ethical challenges in business is

• Conflicts of interest

• Standing up to power

• Sacrificing personal values

• Unfair advantage

An example of a conflict of interest is

• A government official attending a conference on public policy.
• A government official awarding contracts to a company they have a financial stake in.
• A contractor providing free services to a local community event.
• A company donating to a charity run by a government official.

What is the best example of a 'skirting the rules' ethical challenge in business?

• Implementing a corporate social responsibility program.
• Offering employee bonuses for high sales figures.
• Conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Aggressive tax avoidance strategies exploiting loopholes.