Workplace Ethics Quiz

What is whistle-blowing?

• Reporting illegal behavior to authorities

• Spreading gossip about colleagues

• Ignoring unethical practices

• Taking revenge on a supervisor

Which act in Malaysia encourages whistle-blowing?

• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994

• Employment Act 1955

• Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022

• Whistleblower Protection Act 2010

What is a trade secret?

• Employee personal data

• Company financial reports

• Confidential business information

• Publicly available information

What is the primary justification for protecting trade secrets?

• To ensure fair competition

• To promote employee transparency

• To increase employee salaries

• To reduce workplace conflicts

What is the definition of conflict of interest?

• When personal interests interfere with professional duties

• When employees are promoted unfairly

• When companies face financial difficulties

• When employees are paid less than their worth

Which of the following is a form of sexual harassment?

• Offering a promotion for sexual favors

• Providing equal pay for equal work

• Conducting performance reviews

• Encouraging teamwork among employees

What is the purpose of affirmative action?

• To eliminate all forms of discrimination

• To increase company profits

• To promote equal opportunities for underrepresented groups

• To ensure all employees are treated the same

What is the main focus of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

• Employee rights to privacy

• Employee performance evaluations

• Company profit margins

• Workplace safety and health standards

What is the role of employers under OSHA 1994?

• To monitor employee performance

• To maintain a safe and healthy work environment

• To provide training on workplace ethics

• To enforce company policies

What is the difference between internal and external whistle-blowing?

• Internal is anonymous; external is public

• Internal is legal; external is illegal

• Internal is within the organization; external is outside

• Internal is for minor issues; external is for major issues