BU490 BUSINESS ETHICS MODULE 1 QUIZ ANSWERS (ASHWORTH COLLEGE)

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Question 

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1 

Which criteria are used to evaluate moral reasoning? 

Question options: 

Standards universal to all cultures 

Factual evidence limited only to that which supports the conclusion 

Logic and evidence 

Clearly defined choices 

Question 

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2 

Technology now allows for the altering of cells in plants, humans, and animals in a process called 


Genetic engineering 

Nanotechnology 

Biotechnology 

Information engineering 

Question 

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3 

At this first post-conventional stage, the person becomes aware that people hold a variety of conflicting personal 

views and opinions and emphasizes fair ways of reaching consensus by agreement, contract, and due process. 


Social Contract Orientation 

Universal Ethical Principles Orientation 

Interpersonal Concordance Orientation 

Law and Order Orientation 

Question 

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4 

There have been several arguments against business ethics. Which argument best supports the idea that when an 

organization makes money, it improves society, so business ethics are not needed? 


If it's legal, it's ethical 

Profits benefit all 

The Loyal Agent states it 

Conflict is not unusual 

Question 

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5

Because companies intentionally engage in actions such as production and sales, some people believe they should 

be held morally responsible for their decisions and actions. This view considers companies as having to act as 


Moral agents 

Machines 

Individuals 

Regulators 

Question 

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6 

Which of the following component of moral reasoning is based on an individual's conclusions about people, policies, 

institutions, or behaviors? 


Factual information 

Facility for moral judgement 

Ability for emotional reasoning 

Understanding of moral standards 

Question 

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7 

Which of the following is defined as standards of what a group or individual feels is right or wrong, or good or evil? 


Morality 

Ethics 

Standards 

Values 

Question 

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8 

_______ is the theory that, because different societies have different ethical beliefs, there is no rational way of 

determining whether an action is morally right or wrong other than by asking whether the people of this or that society 

believe it to be right or wrong. 


Cultural adaptation 

Universalism 

Ethical relativism 

Ethical adaptation 

Question 

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9 

______criticized Kohlberg's theory on the grounds that it describes male and not female patterns of moral 

development. 


Carol Gilligan 

David Reed 

James Rachels 

Edward Feeman 

Question 

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10 

Which of the following can be described as an example of a moral standard? 


Do not be late for a meeting 

Do not harm others 

Do not use a work computer for personal use 

Do not discuss pay issues with others 

Question 

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11

Which of the following best describes hyper norms as moral standards? 


Norms that differ from one community to the next 

Norms that can only be applied if the community accepts those norms 

Norms that a community accepts because it follows the rules of microsocial norms 

Moral standards that should be applied to all people in societies 

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12 

Which of the following best describes the basis for moral standards? 


Moral standards are based on authority 

Moral standards deal with serious issues 

Moral standards are based on personal experiences 

Moral standards are based on impartial rules 

Question 

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13 

Which of the following best describes an organization's obligations toward society? 


Ethics 

Morals 

Values 

Corporate social responsibility 

Question 

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14 

Which of the following is one of the advantages of ethical decision-making as a long-term business strategy? 


Ethical behavior will increase short- term profits 

Ethical behavior will provide positive press opportunities 

Ethical behavior can ensure positive employee relationships 

Ethical behavior can provide significant competitive advantage 

Question 

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15 

According to World Bank reports, which of the following is a disadvantage of globalization? 


Business operations can move 

Inequalities increase between and within nations 

Consumers have access to lower priced goods 

Developed nations only grew at about 2 percent per capital 

Question 

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16 

With which area are many of the ethical issues related to information technology concerned? 


Privacy 

Costs 

Accessibility 

Biology 

Question 

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17 

A person might find it difficult to avoid a wrong because of coercion or a threat. What type of moral defense could be 

used to reduce responsibility? 


Level of contribution 

Ignorance

Differing moral standards 

Mitigating factors 

Question 

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18 

Which of the following best describes ethical standards? 


Norms of behavior in a society 

Laws that govern acceptable behavior 

How reasonable moral standards are when applied to your life 

Systematic 

Question 

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19 

What condition of moral responsibility has been met when a person fails to prevent an injury or wrong when he or she 

knew there was a potential for injury? 


Causality 

Duty 

Obligation 

Freedom 

Question 

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20 

_______ refers to the reasoning process by which human behaviors, institutions, or policies are judged to be in 

accordance with or in violation of moral standards. 


Critical thinking 

Ethical evaluation 

Interpersonal concordance 

Moral reasoning

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