Q&A Hero

Q: Name and explain the two major tenets of Kants moral philosophy.

Q: How does stepping behind the veil of ignorance improve ethical decision-making?

Q: Name and explain the two principles of Justice as Fairness Theory.

Q: Name the five components of the ethic of care that separate it from other moral philosophies.

Q: Explain the difference between Act and Rule Utilitarianism.

Q: Identify the components of moral maturation.

Q: Philosopher ______ held his theory, which fell under the deontological ethics because of its approach with moral reasoning.

Q: Ethical ______ are critical to developing our ethical competence.

Q: ______ involves the managerial skills needed to build ethical organizational environments.

Q: ______ are sets of expectations, responsibilities, and duties associated with organizational positions.

Q: ______ involves judgments about the rightness or wrongness of human behavior.

Q: The ______ was developed as an alternative to male-oriented approaches to ethics.

Q: The ______ describes choosing the moral middle ground between extremes.

Q: ______ describes routine altruistic acts that increase productivity and build trusting relationships in the workplace.

Q: According to Immanuel Kant, treating humanity as an end means treating people with ______.

Q: Philosopher John Rawls argued that members of a democratic society should step behind a veil of ______ when making ethical choices

Q: According to the ______ rule, the best choice is the alternative that guarantees everyone a minimum level of benefits.

Q: Ethical ______ means applying multiple ethical approaches to solve the same problem.

Q: Zane witnessed his boss, Micah, taking money from the cash register and placing it in his pocket. Zane immediately but respectfully confronts Micah knowing there is the risk of retaliation. Zane is evidencing moral courage.

Q: Moral courage is the belief in ones ability to take ethical action and to persist when faced with challenges.

Q: Rawlss principles are designed to foster cooperation and standards within organizations and democracies.

Q: onfucius believed what is right for one is right for all.

Q: tilitarian decision makers are only concerned with developing personal character.

Q: Utilitarian decision makers may reach different conclusions when faced with the same dilemma.

Q: Becoming an ethical expert is different than becoming an expert in other fields.

Q: thics involves judgments about the rightness or wrongness of human behavior.

Q: Acting on professional values is one ethical competency identified as important to those in government and other organizations.

Q: Status and power differences are part of every interaction between organizational members.

Q: The term eudemonia can be translated as flourishing.

Q: Utilitarianism is a deontological approach to ethics.

Q: Aristotle lays out specific rules for making ethical decisions.

Q: Confucianism emphasizes the importance of character to building healthy relationships.

Q: Confucian thinkers downplay the importance of power and status.

Q: Respect for persons is the foundation of human rights.

Q: Justice as Fairness theory protects the intrinsic value of individuals.

Q: Justice, as Fairness Theory, balances freedom and liberty.

Q: According to the Categorical Imperative, acts can be judged as moral or immoral based on their consequences.

Q: Care appears to be a universal value.

Q: In focusing on whats best for the group as a whole, Utilitarianism discounts the worth of the individual.

Q: Ahana is caught in the middle of an argument between two co-workers. Ahana recognizes the problem and is able to effectively advise her co-workers about a responsible and reasonable solution to the problem. Ahana is exhibiting ______ type of ethical development competency. a. cognitive decision-making b. affective prebehavioral disposition c. comprehensive management d. context management

Q: Georgia manages a team of ten employees. Her goal is to create an ethical setting that encourages her team to demonstrate cognitive and affective competence. Georgia is exhibiting ______ type of ethical competence. a. cognitive decision-making b. affective prebehavioral disposition c. comprehensive management d. context management

Q: Knowledge of oneself as a moral actor represents the ______ component of moral maturation: a. moral complexity b. moral efficacy c. metacognitive ability d. moral identity

Q: Moral complexity, metacognitive ability, and moral identity are components of moral ______. a. courage b. conation c. maturation d. ownership

Q: The willingness to face danger, strength of will to overcome ethical challenges and barriers, and maintaining personal principles in the face of outside pressure describes what component of moral ______. a. courage b. efficacy c. maturity d. ownership

Q: Roberto scrapes the car next to him when backing out of his parking space. No one is looking. Roberto knows that reporting this to his insurance company will raise his rates, which he cannot afford. Roberto leaves his telephone number and insurance information anyway. This represents the aspect of moral ______. a. courage b. efficacy c. maturity d. ownership

Q: Principle ______ of John Rawls is often included on job applications or organizational websites. a. 1: principle of equal liberty b. 2a: principle of equal opportunity c. 2b: difference principle d. 3: principle of fair compensation

Q: Jesse decided he would set some personal goals to develop his personal ethics rather than set a set of rules and guidelines. This is the ______ kind of approach. a. Aristotelian ethics b. Rawlss justice as fairness c. Kants categorical imperative d. Utilitarian

Q: Which philosopher argued that we make better ethical decisions if we develop character traits and virtues, rather than by making right choices to follow rules and principles? a. Kant b. Rawls c. Mills d. Aristotle

Q: Which philosopher helped bridge the divide of ethical thought between individual freedom and social justice? a. John Rawls b. Immanuel Kant c. Jeremy Bentham d. John Stuart Mill

Q: Which theorist believed, What is right for one is right for all? a. Confucius b. Immanuel Kant c. John Rawls d. Aristotle

Q: A limited number of flu shots were available at the hospital this season. Dr. Parr chose to prioritize flu shots for the infants under the age of 2, and any adult over the age of 80. This is an example of the ______ ethical approach. a. Kants categorical imperative b. Rawlss justice as fairness c. Utilitarian d. Aristotelian live well

Q: Utilitarians consider ______term consequences when making ethical determinations. a. short b. long c. medium d. short- and long-

Q: Ethical ______ are the key element to developing our ethical competence. a. theories b. solutions c. temptations d. dilemmas

Q: The number within a group that makes for a formation of an organization is ______ or more people. a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 12

Q: Ethical experts develop expertise by ______. a. learning in situations that reward successful behaviors b. building on knowledge from prior generations c. putting forth a sustained effort d. all of these

Q: What kind of approach is best when it comes to organizational ethics? a. practical approach b. analytical approach c. complex approach d. all of these

Q: Which of the following is a cognitive decision-making skill or competency? a. moral courage b. moral sensitivity c. moral reasoning d. exercising business citizenship

Q: Alyssa strongly desires to become more ethical. She is demonstrating ______. a. cognitive decision-making competence b. affective pre-behavioral disposition competence c. context management competence d. none of these

Q: Communication networks are part of which organizational element? a. socially constructed b. goal directed c. systems d. structured interaction

Q: All of the following are part of becoming an ethical expert EXCEPT ______. a. practice b. study only on your own c. master both theory and skills d. gain experience

Q: ______ refers to the fact that organizations are greater than the sum of their parts. a. Hierarchy b. Synergy c. Socially constructed d. none of these

Q: To become an ethical expert ______. a. learn in a well structured environment b. practice ethical problem solving c. learn from previous ethical experts d. all of these

Q: All of the following are elements of the definition of organizations EXCEPT ______. a. three or more people b. goal directed c. unstructured interaction d. socially constructed

Q: Which ethical perspective is likely to overemphasize relationships? a. Aristotelian ethics b. Confucian ethics c. utilitarianism d. Kants categorical imperative

Q: What is NOT a key element of Confucianism? a. relationships b. etiquette (policies, norms, and procedures) c. personal virtues d. risk

Q: Which ethical perspective emphasizes choices based on duty? a. Kants categorical imperative b. Confucianism c. justice as fairness theory d. utilitarianism

Q: The importance of etiquette (policies, norms, procedures, rituals, etc.) is associated with which ethical perspective? a. justice as fairness theory b. Aristotelian ethics c. altruism d. Confucianism

Q: The Golden Mean is identified with which ethical perspective? a. Confucianism b. Aristotelian ethics c. utilitarianism d. Kants categorical imperative

Q: Which of the following was NOT included in Rawls equal liberties? a. freedom of speech and thought b. right to vote c. freedom to own personal property d. freedom to profit from the highest gains possible

Q: Who declared what is right for one is right for all? a. Immanuel Kant b. John Rawls c. Jeremy Bentham d. John Stuart Mill

Q: What is the goal for utilitarianism? a. Maximize profits. b. Maximize the good effects or outcomes of decisions. c. Pursue what is best for ones self. d. Define personal goals and virtues.

Q: Why should you practice ethical pluralism? a. find a better solution to a dilemma b. integrate multiple perspectives c. new insights for better decision-making d. all of these

Q: All of the following are considered strengths of altruism EXCEPT ______. a. promotes character b. prevents ethical abuses c. recognizes that altruism is rare d. promotes healthy relationships

Q: All of the following are components of the Care Ethic EXCEPT ______. a. value emotions b. separate the public and private spheres c. specific needs over universal principles d. people are interdependent

Q: Which approach is based on concern for specific individuals? a. ethic of care b. utilitarianism c. justice as fairness d. none of these

Q: The ethic of care is associated with which ethical perspective? a. Aristotelian ethics b. Confucianism c. altruism d. categorical imperative

Q: All of the following are examples of organizational citizenship behavior EXCEPT ______. a. staying after hours to help a colleague b. teaching a newcomer about office procedures c. showing up on time for work everyday d. volunteering to clean up after the office party

Q: ______ is the Chinese practice of favoring those with social connections. a. Guanxi b. Li c. Etiquette d. none of these

Q: All of the following are true statements about Confucianism, EXCEPT ______. a. advocates for the Golden Rule b. promotes personal virtue or character c. emphasizes that people are social creatures d. forbids making a profit

Q: What is the most important virtue according to Confucius? a. benevolence b. persistence c. friendliness d. discernment