Question 1

Which of the following does not constitute cheating?
A) Breaking the rules
B) Advancing self interest 
C)Doing whatever it takes
D) Acting responsibly and ethically

Accepted Answer

Acting responsibly and ethically is not considered cheating, as it involves following the rules and maintaining integrity. Breaking the rules (A) and doing whatever it takes (C) both involve compromising ethics to gain an advantage, and advancing self-interest (B) may involve unethical behavior as well.

Question 2

The decade of the ______________ was a time when companies began to cover up their wrong doings rather than deal with the issues head-on.
A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s

Accepted Answer

The 1970s was a time of great corporate scandals, including the Watergate scandal and the Lockheed bribery scandal. In response to these scandals, companies began to cover up their wrongdoings rather than deal with the issues head-on.

Question 3

Which of the following are not regarded as barriers to being an ethical organization?
A) Ill-conceived goals
B) Indirect blindness
C) Fulfilling commitments
D) The slippery slope

Accepted Answer

Fulfilling commitments is actually a positive attribute of an ethical organization, not a barrier. The other options (A,B,D) are all commonly cited barriers to ethical behavior within organizations.

Question 4

The discovery of ethics began with discussions initiated by all of the following individuals except
A) Socrates
B) Aristotle
C) Plato
D) Napoleon

Accepted Answer

The other three individuals, Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato, were ancient Greek philosophers who contributed to the development of ethics. Napoleon, on the other hand, was a French military leader and emperor who lived in the 19th century, long after the discussion and development of ethics had already begun.

Question 5

Refusing to perform any act that would be considered unjust is an example of which of the following specific behaviors of high integrity?
A) Reproaching just acts
B) Processing humility
C) Maintaining reciprocity
D) Take responsibility

Accepted Answer

The answer of Refusing to perform any act that would...

Question 6

The _____________ test is also known as the Golden Rule.
A) Reliability
B) Reciprocity
C) Publicity test
D) Universality

Accepted Answer

The Reciprocity test is often referred to as the Golden Rule, which is the principle of treating others as one wants to be treated.

Question 7

The Dutch tax shelters are viable only to artists who are _______________.
A) U.S. citizens
B) Only Dutch citizens
C) Not U.S. citizens
D) Only German citizens

Accepted Answer

The statement implies that the Dutch tax shelters are not available to U.S. citizens, so option A is incorrect. The statement does not restrict the tax shelter to only Dutch citizens, so option B is incorrect. Option D is incorrect as the statement does not mention German citizens. Hence, option C is correct, which states that the tax shelters are only viable for artists who are not U.S. citizens.

Question 8

Intellectual Property Theft and Cybercrime become commonplace during the
A) 1970s
B) 1980s
C) 1990s
D) 2000s

Accepted Answer

With the proliferation of the internet and digital technology, the 2000s saw a sharp increase in intellectual property theft and cybercrime, becoming commonplace in today's society.

Question 9

The tax shelter established by Promogroup is based on _____________ of royalties that go into and leave the Netherlands.
A) The simple flow
B) The net present value
C) Discounted cash flow
D) Internal rate of return

Accepted Answer

The tax shelter established by Promogroup is based on the simple flow of royalties that go into and leave the Netherlands, as mentioned in the given context. The other options (B, C, and D) are financial analysis methods that are not relevant to the given scenario.

Question 10

The term _______________ is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "a firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values."
A) Reciprocity
B) Accountability
C) Integrity
D) Commitment

Accepted Answer

The definition described in the question is most closely related to the concept of integrity. Reciprocity refers to the exchange of goods or services between two parties, accountability refers to being responsible for one's actions, and commitment refers to a pledge or dedication to a specific goal.

Question 11

All of the following represent one of the thirteen behaviors that can help identify the level of integrity in individual action except
A) Reproaching just acts
B) Possessing humility
C) Maintaining reciprocity
D) Taking responsibility

Accepted Answer

Maintaining reciprocity is not one of the thirteen behaviors that can help identify the level of integrity in individual action.

Question 12

The Ethics Resource Center helped form the first business ethics office at General Dynamics in ____________.
A) 1965
B) 1975
C) 1985
D) 1995

Accepted Answer

The Ethics Resource Center helped form the first business ethics office at General Dynamics in 1985.

Question 13

______________ occurs when the decision maker forms a bias toward individuals in the same group as the decision maker.
A) Implicit prejudice
B) Ingroup favoritism
C) Reciprocity
D) Conflicts of interest

Accepted Answer

Ingroup favoritism occurs when the decision maker favors individuals who belong to the same group as him/her. Implicit prejudice refers to unconscious biases, reciprocity refers to the exchange of favors or benefits, and conflicts of interest arise when the decision maker has personal interests that compete with their professional duties.

Question 14

_____________ is derived from the Greek word for character.
A) Honor
B) Reciprocity
C) Ethos
D) Norm

Accepted Answer

The word "ethos" is derived from the Greek word "ethikos," which means character or custom. It refers to a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes that shape the behavior and culture of a community or society. Therefore, Ethos is the best choice.

Question 15

The most ethically related significant event of the United States during the 2000s was the passage of the _____________.
A) Civil Rights Act
B) Sherman Antitrust Act
C) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
D) Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in response to accounting scandals and ethical lapses at companies such as Enron and WorldCom. The act required increased transparency and accountability in financial reporting and established new criminal penalties for corporate fraud. It is considered a significant ethical event because it aimed to restore public trust in corporations and hold executives accountable for unethical practices.

Question 16

Which philosopher stated that a person is not complete until that person is a contributing member of society?
A) Socrates
B) Aristotle
C) Plato
D) Napoleon

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed in the concept of "eudaimonia," which is often translated as "happiness" or "flourishing." In his view, a person can only achieve true happiness and fulfillment by being a contributing member of society and participating in civic life. This idea is reflected in his writings on ethics and politics, particularly in his work "The Nicomachean Ethics."

Question 17

The _____________ test is based on the scenario of whether the individual is comfortable if his or her actions were publicized in a newspaper or on television.
A) Universality
B) Trusted friend
C) Publicity
D) Golden Rule

Accepted Answer

The scenario described is known as the publicity test, which is a common method used in ethics to evaluate whether an action is morally justifiable based on how the individual would feel if their actions were made public.

Question 18

All of the following are examples of avenues along which unintentional unethical behavior may be developed except
A) Implicit prejudice
B) In-group favoritism
C) Maximizing reciprocity
D) Claiming credit for others' actions

Accepted Answer

Maximizing reciprocity is an intentional behavior where an individual tries to maximize a favor or benefit for oneself by offering another person a favor or benefit. Implicit prejudice, in-group favoritism, and claiming credit for others' actions are all avenues along which unintentional unethical behavior can develop.

Question 19

Integrity is derived from the Latin word integri, which means ______________.
A) Reciprocity
B) Wholeness
C) Commitment
D) Reliability

Accepted Answer

Integrity comes from the Latin word integri, meaning wholeness or completeness. Therefore, choice B, wholeness, is the best answer.

Question 20

All of the following are types of tests that an individual can use to evaluate the integrity of his or her actions except
A) Publicity
B) Reliability
C) Trusted friend
D) Golden Rule

Accepted Answer

The "Reliability" test does not specifically evaluate the integrity of actions. Integrity tests typically involve assessing actions against ethical standards or principles, such as considering the public visibility of one's actions (Publicity), consulting a trusted friend for their perspective (Trusted friend), or applying the Golden Rule (treating others as one would wish to be treated). Reliability, while important, is more about consistency and dependability rather than a direct measure of ethical integrity.

Quiz 2: The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics

Which of the following does not constitute cheating?

The decade of the ______________ was a time when companies began to cover up their wrong doings rather than deal with the issues head-on.

Which of the following are not regarded as barriers to being an ethical organization?

The discovery of ethics began with discussions initiated by all of the following individuals except

Refusing to perform any act that would be considered unjust is an example of which of the following specific behaviors of high integrity?

The _____________ test is also known as the Golden Rule.

The Dutch tax shelters are viable only to artists who are _______________.

Intellectual Property Theft and Cybercrime become commonplace during the

The tax shelter established by Promogroup is based on _____________ of royalties that go into and leave the Netherlands.

The term _______________ is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "a firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values."

All of the following represent one of the thirteen behaviors that can help identify the level of integrity in individual action except

The Ethics Resource Center helped form the first business ethics office at General Dynamics in ____________.

______________ occurs when the decision maker forms a bias toward individuals in the same group as the decision maker.

_____________ is derived from the Greek word for character.

The most ethically related significant event of the United States during the 2000s was the passage of the _____________.

Which philosopher stated that a person is not complete until that person is a contributing member of society?

The _____________ test is based on the scenario of whether the individual is comfortable if his or her actions were publicized in a newspaper or on television.

All of the following are examples of avenues along which unintentional unethical behavior may be developed except

Integrity is derived from the Latin word integri, which means ______________.

All of the following are types of tests that an individual can use to evaluate the integrity of his or her actions except