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Code of Ethics Multiple Choice Questions 1. A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behaviour of all employees is called code of ethics word of ethics ethical dilemma work standards 2. An empirical inquiry into the actual rules or standards of a particular group is normative justice descriptive justice interpersonal justice Metaethics 3. The HR policy which is based on the philosophy of the utmost good for the greatest number of people is covered under the utilitarian approach approach based on rights approach based on justice None of the above 4. Which of the following is not usually the objective of a code of ethics? to create an ethical workplace to evaluate the ethical components of the proposed actions of the employees to improve the public image of the company to enhance the profits of the business continuously 5. Which of the following is not a core principle of the Society for Human Resource Management’s Code of Ethics? professional responsibility fairness and justice professional development None of the above 6. Which of the following factors shapes the ethical behaviour of the members of an organization? The supervisor’s behaviour organizational culture code of ethics All of the above

Multiple Choice 1. According to Kant, what is the main problem with the golden rule? a. It makes morality depend on a person's desires. b. It makes morality depend solely on the consequences of one's actions. c. It fails to give us any guidance whatsoever. d. It allows lying, which is never permissible. 2. What does Kant mean by a maxim? a. A bit of folksy wisdom. b. An objective moral law. c. A misleading moral command. d. A principle of action that one gives to oneself. 3. What is the fundamental principle of morality, according to Kant? a. Never lie. b. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. c. Act only on maxims that are universalizable. d. Always maximize happiness. 4. Which of the following best characterizes Kant's moral theory? a. It is a version of utilitarianism. b. It is a version of consequentialism, but it is not utilitarian. c. It is neutral on the issue of whether consequentialism is true. d. It is inconsistent with consequentialism. 5. What did Kant believe is the relationship between rationality and morality? a. Morality and rationality are fundamentally opposed. b. Rationality requires us to be moral. c. Morality and rationality are completely independent. d. Rationality might sometimes require immorality but not often. 6. What is a categorical imperative, according to Kant? a. A command of reason that depends on our desires. b. A command of reason that does not depend on our desires. c. A principle of action that one gives to oneself. d. A principle of action that one gives to others. 7. What is a hypothetical imperative, according to Kant? a. A command of reason that depends on our desires. b. A command of reason that does not depend on our desires. c. A principle of action that one gives to oneself. d. A principle of action that one gives to others. 8. Which of the following did Kant believe to be the central moral virtue? a. Integrity. b. Benevolence. c. Compassion. d. None of the above.

9. When did Kant believe that it is permissible to lie? a. Whenever doing so brings about more good than harm. b. Whenever doing so is necessary to avoid a catastrophe. c. Whenever the subject matter is insignificant. d. Never. 10. According to the text, what is wrong with the principle of universalizability? a. It fails to explain what's wrong with lying. b. It permits the actions of principled fanatics. c. It falsely claims that the central moral virtue is benevolence. d. It makes the morality of actions solely a matter of their consequences.

1. A(n) ______ 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 2. ________ are beliefs and attitudes we have that can actually conflict with our ethical decisions. a. Morals b. Principles c. Virtues d. Values 3. ________ is the degree to which others can depend on us. Like reputation, it can take a lifetime to build and only seconds to destroy. a. Likability b. Persuasiveness c. Reliability d. Eloquence 4. ________ are the true reasons for our actions when we have something to lose or gain as a result. a. b. c. d.

Motives Schemes Plans Ruses

1. A very brief way to sum up Rawls' approach to justice is the phrase: a. b. c. d.

Justice as fairness Fairness as reward Justice as freedom Justice as virtue

2. To what domain did Rawls direct his views of justice? a. b. c. d.

The political domain The medical domain The financial domain The private domain

3. Which of the following is the best way to sum up the focus of Rawls' principles of justice? a. Equal basic rights and fair opportunities b. Punishment for the rich and reward for the poor c. Greater access to resources for those who have proven their worthiness to make the most of them d. Equal distribution of property and limitations to most individual freedoms