Ethics

1. Which among the following are principle concerns with professional ethics’:
   (1) To study ethical dilemmas in professions by application of moral theory
   (2) The study of unique moral obligations created by special social roles
   (3) The practice and consultancy of ethics by a trained professional ethicist
   (4) The ethical challenges of a professional lifestyle
   Which of the following are correct?
   (a) 1 and 2
   (b) 2 and 3
   (c) 1, 2 and 3
   (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Which of the following are true ?
   (1) Ethical dilemmas arise when it is thought that serious good and bad are bound together in the same activity
   (2) Ethics uses the instrument of coercion to oblige its subjects
   (3) Ethical behavior is dependent on the conditions and circumstances under which an action/event takes place
   (4) Codes of Conduct form a part of ethical training
   (a) 1 and 3
   (b) 1, 3 and 4
   (c) 1,2 and 3
   (d) 2, 3 and 4

3. Which of the following statements is most appropriate to describe deontological ethics?
   (a) The central idea is that the right or wrong consideration is what makes the act right or wrong, other things being equal
   (b) The central idea is that an adherence to the codes prescribed under the duty one is employed in makes for the right action
   (c) The central idea is that right and wrong are relative to time and circumstance
   (d) The central idea is that right and wrong are determined by humans according to their subjective conscience Correct

4. Consider the following statements behavior and the type of activity corresponding to them as impediments to responsible action for an engineer :
   Type of Behavior :
   (1) When group comes to agreement at the expense of critical thinking
   (2) When we see things at the microscopic level, we can’t see them at the general and ordinary level
   (3) We tend to interpret situations from very limited perspectives
   (4) An engineer genuinely does not realize that a design poses a safety problem

   Type of Activity
   (a) Microscopic Vision
   (b) Egocentrism
   (c) Groupthink
   (d) Ignorance

   Which of the following are correct?
   (1) 1-a; 2-b; 3-c; 4-d
   (2) 1-b; 2-a; 3-b; 4-d
   (3) 1-c; 2-c; 3-d; 4-a
   (4) 1-d; 2-c; 3-b; 4-d

5. Which of the following statements are true about ‘Morale’ :
   (1) It is a form of ‘attitude’
   (2) It is reflected in positive feelings about the work group
   (3) It instills confidence that difficult goals can be achieved easily
   (4) It is the knowledge of the distinction between right and wrong action

   (a) 1,2 and 3
   (b) 1,2,3 and 4
   (c) 2 and 3
   (d) 2, 3 and 4

6. Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of “practice” vis a vis professional ethics?
   (a) “practice” is a cooperative arrangement to pursue the goods that are internal to a structured communal life

   (b) “practice” is an endeavor to achieve excellence by incessant repetition
   (c) “practice” is the application of knowledge into real time problems
   (d) “practice” is symbolic of the humble admission that humans can never know and learn enough

7. Consider the following sub-specie of “normative ethics”:
   (1) War Ethics
   (2) Applied ethics
   (3) Virtue ethics
   (4) Meta ethics
   Which of the following are correct?
   (a) 2 only
   (b) 1, 2 and 3
   (c) 2 and 3
   (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

8. In the following prominent examples of ‘ethical issues’ that fall under the domain of ‘applied ethics’?
   (1) Euthanasia
   (2) Protection of human and animal subjects in research
   (3) Affirmative action
   (4) Acceptable risk in workplace
   Which of the following are correct?
   (a) 2 and 4
   (b) 1,2 and 3
   (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
   (d) 2, 3 and 4

9. Consider the following options with regard to the ‘Anthropogenic World View’ vis a vis Environmental Ethics
   (1) Humanity perceives itself to be the center and ultimate goal of the Universe
   (2) Humanity perceives environment as a superior actor whose laws and codes are not well understood
   (3) Nature is viewed as a storehouse of resources
   (4) Many large, hierarchical business houses still base their business model on this world view
   Which of the following are correct?
   (a) 1, 2 and 4
   (b) 1, 3 and 4
   (c) 1 and 3
   (d) 1 and 4

10. Which of the following principles is the essential principle of utilitarian school of ethics?
    (a) Greatest Health Principle
    (b) Greatest Happiness Principle
    (c) Greatest Wealth Principle
    (d) Greatest Respect Principle.

11. Consider the following ethics of research and experimentation?
    (1) Research that causes harm to humans is morally wrong
    (2) Research that involves humans is justified only when some good can come from it
    (3) A person’s right to liberty is violated if he is a subject to research by coercion
    (4) Informed Consent plays a role in Research Ethics
    Which of the following is correct?
    (a) 1, 2 and 4
    (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    (c) 2 and 3
    (d) 3 and 4

12. What among the following elements takes the most direct and immediate set back in a case of conflict of interest by a public official?
    (a) The reputation of the officer
    (b) The trust that the public holds in the office
    (c) The legitimacy of the office
    (d) The constitution of India

13. Which value did Mahatma Gandhi believe the most?
    (a) Virtue
    (b) Non violence
    (c) Love
    (d) Honesty

14. Consider of the following actions, which can be termed as breach of ‘Professional Ethics’
    (1) A physician who refers patients to a specialist in return for monetary favours
    (2) A scientist who exaggerates the importance of his discoveries to encourage investors in his biotech company
    (3) A lawyer who lies to the Judge
    (4) The reporter who spreads fake news
    Which of the following is correct?
    (a) Only 1
    (b) 1 and 2
    (c) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
    (d) 1, 2 and 4

15. Which of the following are the functions of a code of ethics?
    (1) It can express a shared commitment on the part of a professional society’s members to strive to satisfy certain ethical standards and principles.
    (2) It can help foster an environment in which ethical behavior is the norm
    (3) It can serve as a guide or reminder in specific situations
    (4) A code can be a valuable academic and educational legacy for an organization.
    (a) 1 and 3
    (b) 1,2 and 3
    (c) 1,2,3 and 4
    (d) 1 and 2 Correct

16. Which of the following is the opposite of normative ethics?
    (a) Micro Ethics
    (b) Beta Ethics
    (c) Meta Ethics
    (d) Virtue Ethics

17. What is the process of converting biological materials into useful fuels and chemicals called?
    (a) Centrifugation
    (b) Biomass Conversion
    (c) Biological Fermentation
    (d) Organic Cultivation

18. Consider the following ethical dilemmas and correspond them to the type of ethics Dilemma
    (1) Privacy Versus Social Utility
    (2) Profit Versus Welfare
    (3) Private Gain Versus Public Trust
    (4) Sustainability Versus Development

Type of Ethics
(A) Environmental Ethics
(B) Business Ethics
(C) Administrative Ethics
(D) Technology Ethics

Which is the correct combination?
(a) 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D
(b) 1-D; 2-C; 3-B; 4-A
(c) 1-D; 2-B; 3-C; 4-A
(d) 1-D; 2-A; 3-B; 4-C

19. It is important to have a good ___________ to be successful in your career.
    (a) Appearance
    (b) Attendance
    (c) Attitude
    (d) Respect

20. It is important to be at work __________________ every day and on time unless you are sick or have a family emergency.
    (a) Appearance
    (b) Attendance
    (c) Attitude
    (d) Respect

21. Strong __________________ means you have a high sense of moral and ethical behavior that earns respect of others.
    (a) Cooperation
    (b) Confidence
    (c) Attitude
    (d) Character

22. __________________ is essential at work because you must be able to work with others, especially if you don't always agree with them.
    (a) Communication
    (b) Cooperation
    (c) Honesty
    (d) Integrity

23. __________________ skills such as writing, speaking and body language are important work ethics so that you can be clear in your messages to others.
    (a) Communication
    (b) Cooperation
    (c) Honesty
    (d) Integrity

24. You are a person with a high level of __________________ if you stand by your values even if others put pressure on you to do something that is wrong or if they make fun of you.
    (a) Communication
    (b) Cooperation
    (c) Honesty
    (d) Integrity

25. If you don't have __________________, you can really get in trouble for lying, cheating or deceiving others.
    (a) Communication
    (b) Cooperation
    (c) Honesty
    (d) Integrity

26. If you can keep things at work in order and have a neat workplace, then you have great....................................
    (a) Loyalty
    (b) Organizational Skills
    (c) Productivity
    (d) Respect

27. It is always important to........................ yourself, others and the place where you work.
    (a) Appearance
    (b) Cooperate
    (c) Communicate
    (d) Respect

28. If you have........................, you will be a trusted person because they will see that you are committed to your company.
    (a) Loyalty
    (b) Organizational Skills
    (c) Productivity
    (d) Respect

29. ................ work ethic is important because when you are at work, you are expected to perform your duties without wasting time or getting paid for doing very little.
    (a) Loyalty
    (b) Organizational Skills
    (c) Productivity
    (d) Respect

30. Some jobs cannot be done alone and some can be done much better and faster if you possess the quality of............................
    (a) Responsibility
    (b) Respect
    (c) Teamwork
    (d) Cooperation

31. Having............................means you can be trusted to do what you are expected to do at work.
    (a) Responsibility
    (b) Respect
    (c) Teamwork
    (d) Cooperation

32. It is important to dress appropriately for work and have good personal hygiene including brushing teeth, wearing deodorant (but not strong perfume or cologne) and having neat hair.
    (a) Appearance
    (b) Attendance
    (c) Attitude
    (d) Respect

33. What is business ethics?
    (a) The study of business situations, activities, and decisions where issues of right and wrong are addressed
    (b) Defined as decisions organisations make on issues that could be considered right or wrong
    (c) Ethics that can be applied to an organisation’s practises
    (d) Ethical processes businesses use in order to achieve a good ethical standard

34. Ethics and Law overlap. This is called ............
    (a) Yellow area
    (b) White area
    (c) Black area
    (d) Grey area

35. Teaching Ethics in Business schools will
    (a) Increase awareness about ethics
    (b) Make managers sensitive to ethical issues
    (c) Make future manager aware of implications of unethical practices
    (d) All of the Above

36. A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behaviour of all employees is called :
    (a) code of ethics
    (b) word of ethics
    (c) ethical dilemma
    (d) None of the above

37. What is the classical view of management's social responsibility?
    (a) To create specific environment in work place
    (b) To maximise profits
    (c) To protect and improve society's welfare
    (d) All of the above

38. Which of these is a purpose of shared organisational values?
    (a) Build Team Support
    (b) Influence marketing efforts
    (c) Guide managers' decisions and actions
    (d) All of the above

39. Which of these is a factor that affects ethical and unethical behaviour?
    (a) Ethical dilemma
    (b) Diversity
    (c) Teamwork
    (d) Open communication

40. The term ...................... refers to principles, values and beliefs that define right and wrong behaviour.
    (a) Customer satisfaction
    (b) Empowerment
    (c) Innovation
    (d) Ethics

41. Which of these is a second stage of moral development?
    (a) Principled
    (b) Conventional
    (c) Pre conventional
    (d) None of the above

42. A personality measure of the strength of a person's convictions is called _________.
    (a) Locus of control
    (b) Ego
    (c) Ego Strength
    (d) None of the above

43. _________ is a personality attribute that measures the degree to which people believe they control their own fate.
    (a) Locus of control
    (b) Culture
    (c) Values
    (d) None of the above

44. The three major types of ethical issues include except :
    (a) Communication issues
    (b) Systematic issues
    (c) Corporate issues
    (d) Individual issues

45. Ethics are moral principles and values which ......................
    (a) Guide a firm’s behavior
    (b) Govern the actions of an individual
    (c) Provide employees with rules on how to behave
    (d) Are legally enforceable

46. Truthfulness in marketing communications is an example of:
    (a) Ethics
    (b) Business ethics
    (c) Marketing ethics
    (d) Corporate Social Responsibility

47. Document that consists of all ethical standards that employer expects from employees is classified as :
    (a) ethics code
    (b) descriptive code
    (c) procedural code
    (d) distributive code

48. Fairness of process is classified as :
    (a) descriptive justice
    (b) procedural justice
    (c) distributive justice
    (d) severance justice

49. Justice and fairness of a result of a decision is often classified as
    (a) descriptive justice
    (b) procedural justice
    (c) distributive justice
    (d) severance justice

50. Standards that decided, what kind of conduct employees of organization should possess :
    (a) descriptive justice
    (b) procedural justice
    (c) distributive justice
    (d) ethics

51. The word “Ethics” comes from :
    (a) Ethos
    (b) Eternity
    (c) Elementary
    (d) Essentiality

52. A............................ is a set of principles that people hold themselves to or that are held by organizations or groups.
    (a) code of ethics
    (b) code of honor
    (c) ethical perspective
    (d) persuasive tactic

53. _______________ is the ability to commit to doing what is right no matter the situation.
    (a) Dedication
    (b) Drive
    (c) Devotion
    (d) Morale

54. There are two abilities that you must have to properly understand ethics. The first is the _______________ and the second ability is _______________.
    (a) ability to discern; concentration
    (b) ability to visualize; devotion
    (c) ability to distinguish; dedication
    (d) ability to judge; dedication

55. “We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication.” This is a commitment that would most likely be found in a _______________.
    (a) mission statement
    (b) code of ethics
    (c) code of conduct
    (d) employee handbook

56. ______ are beliefs and attitudes we have that can actually conflict with our ethical decisions.
    (a) Morals
    (b) Principles
    (c) Virtues
    (d) Values

57. According to the text, what undermines persuasion and communication?
    (a) Facts
    (b) Lying
    (c) Storytelling
    (d) Emotion

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