Ethics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Ethics, a fundamental topic in the field of IC90 Human Resource Management. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Ethics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q91.
How can criteria like “Return on Investment” and techniques like “Managing by Objectives” lead managers astray?

a.

They focus on the long term

b.

They encourage moral behavior

c.

They focus on the short term

d.

They enhance self-esteem for all persons

Discuss
Answer: (c).They focus on the short term Explanation:Criteria like “Return on Investment” and techniques like “Managing by Objectives” focus on the short term as part of performance appraisals and can therefore lead managers astray.
Q92.
What is the outcome of values in preventing improper actions?

a.

Effective prevention

b.

Detection of violations

c.

Severity of punishments

d.

Vigilance departments

Discuss
Answer: (a).Effective prevention Explanation:Prevention is possible only through values and not through the enforcement of laws. Effective prevention is possible only when the players in the situation, by themselves, desist from improper actions, because they are convinced about the wrongness of the action in question.
Q93.
What is the purpose of auditing an organization’s performance on ethics?

a.

To detect violations of rules

b.

To punish violations after detection

c.

To prevent violations from occurring

d.

To report to the CEO or Board of Directors

Discuss
Answer: (c).To prevent violations from occurring Explanation:A periodical audit regarding the organization’s performance on ethics would contribute to the creation and maintenance of an ethical environment. Effective prevention is possible only when the players in the situation, by themselves, desist from improper actions, because they are convinced about the wrongness of the action in question.
Q94.
Which of the following option is not correct with regard to ethics?

a.

Ethics deals with rights and wrongs

b.

Ethics is not a matter of law

c.

Ethics are not related to values

d.

Ethics has validity in a context

Discuss
Answer: (c).Ethics are not related to values Explanation:Ethics is closely related to values and principles. It deals with determining what is right and wrong based on these values and principles, which are often shaped by cultural, societal, and personal beliefs. Ethics is not necessarily a matter of law, as laws can vary across different cultures and countries, and ethical behavior may exceed or fall short of legal requirements. Ethics has validity in a specific context, as different situations can require different ethical considerations and actions.
Q95.
Which of the following is a synonym for "ethics"?

a.

Law

b.

Morality

c.

Justice

d.

Rights

Discuss
Answer: (b).Morality Explanation:The words “ethics” and “morality” are synonymous.
Q96.
What is the relationship between ethics and law?

a.

Ethics and law are the same thing

b.

What is ethically wrong may be legally correct

c.

Ethics and law are unrelated concepts

d.

Ethics and law are opposites

Discuss
Answer: (b).What is ethically wrong may be legally correct Explanation:Ethics is not a matter of law and what is legally wrong may be ethically correct.
Q97.
What are ethics related to?

a.

Religion

b.

Values

c.

Politics

d.

Morality

Discuss
Answer: (b).Values Explanation:Ethics is related to values.
Q98.
When does an ethical dilemma occur?

a.

When there is no choice to be made

b.

When a choice has to be made between alternatives with implications relating to values

c.

When there is no clash between individual values and organizational values

d.

When there is no conflict between values

Discuss
Answer: (b).When a choice has to be made between alternatives with implications relating to values Explanation:An ethical dilemma exists when a choice has to be made between alternatives with implications relating to values.
Q99.
What does the word "kickback" suggest?

a.

That a commission has been paid

b.

That a bribe has been paid

c.

That something is wrong with the payment of commission

d.

That a payment has been made legally

Discuss
Answer: (c).That something is wrong with the payment of commission Explanation:The word 'kickback' suggests that something is wrong with the payment of commission to the person.
Q100.
When does selfishness become wrong?

a.

When we seek benefits for ourselves

b.

When we harm others to seek benefits for ourselves

c.

When we help others to seek benefits for ourselves

d.

When we don't seek benefits for ourselves

Discuss
Answer: (b).When we harm others to seek benefits for ourselves Explanation:It is not wrong to be selfish but it becomes wrong when we seek benefits for ourselves by causing harm to others.
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