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.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Ethics mcq questions that explore various aspects of Ethics problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Ethics principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace IC90 Human Resource Management tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Ethics MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential IC90 Human Resource Management topic.

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Q101.
What influences the creation of values?

a.

Religious teachings

b.

Legal teachings

c.

Moral teachings

d.

Political teachings

Discuss
Answer: (a).Religious teachings Explanation:Religious teachings have strong influences in the creation of values and therefore in the determination of ethics.
Q102.
What is an interpersonal dilemma?

a.

When one's values clash with the values being dictated by another person, parent / boss or organization / society

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: (a).When one's values clash with the values being dictated by another person, parent / boss or organization / society Explanation:Interpersonal dilemmas are when one's values clash with the values being dictated by another person, parent / boss or organization / society.
Q103.
When is prevention possible in terms of unethical behavior?

a.

When the players in the situation, by themselves, desist from improper actions because they are convinced about the wrongness of the action in question

b.

When the enforcement of laws is sufficient to deter unethical behavior

c.

When punishment is severe enough to deter unethical behavior

d.

When the mechanisms for detection are effective enough to catch all instances of unethical behavior

Discuss
Answer: (a).When the players in the situation, by themselves, desist from improper actions because they are convinced about the wrongness of the action in question Explanation: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.
Q104.
Which of the following statements is true?

a.

Organizational values are determined by laws and rules

b.

Ethics in business lies in the number of directors

c.

Neglecting duty is ethical

d.

Individuals have an influence in determining organizational values

Discuss
Answer: (d).Individuals have an influence in determining organizational values Explanation:Organizational values are usually set by the founders but do evolve and change, and as an open system, organizational values are affected by every employee, especially those at the top of the hierarchy. Therefore, individuals have an influence in determining organizational values.
Q105.
What is the significance of spirituality in ethical behavior?

a.

It helps individuals to cheat in order to achieve personal ends

b.

It helps individuals to retain faith in the performance of duty being its own reward

c.

It helps individuals to ignore the consequences of their actions

d.

It encourages individuals to neglect their duties

Discuss
Answer: (b).It helps individuals to retain faith in the performance of duty being its own reward Explanation:Spirituality helps individuals to retain faith in the performance of duty being its own reward, and to see non-performance of duty (including abuse of authority) being harmful in the long run, both to self and the organization.
Q106.
What should individuals in organizations do to manage ethics?

a.

Ignore ethical issues and act as they see fit

b.

Only seek out the viewpoints of those in positions of authority

c.

Refuse to compromise under any circumstances

d.

Recognize ethical issues, seek out different points of view, and accept responsibility for their subordinates' actions

Discuss
Answer: (d).Recognize ethical issues, seek out different points of view, and accept responsibility for their subordinates' actions Explanation:Individuals in organizations have to recognize ethical issues, think through consequences of alternatives, seek out different points of view, decide what is right, be willing to decide in the midst of ambiguity and uncertainty, live with the necessity to compromise, but have some limits in the event of being forced to compromise, and accept responsibility for what their subordinates may do.
Q107.
Which of the following statements is true?

a.

Ethics in business is determined by laws and rules

b.

Doing one's duty is always unethical

c.

Dereliction of duty is cheating and unethical

d.

Bending the propriety of one's function to achieve personal ends is ethical

Discuss
Answer: (c).Dereliction of duty is cheating and unethical Explanation:Doing one's duty is ethical, neglecting duty is unethical, dereliction of duty is cheating and unethical, and bending the propriety of one's function to achieve personal ends is cheating.
Q108.
What does the word "kickback" suggest?

a.

It is ethical to pay commission

b.

There is something wrong with the payment of commission

c.

Earning of profit while doing business is ethical

d.

Earning of profit while doing favours to neighbours is ethical

Discuss
Answer: (b).There is something wrong with the payment of commission Explanation:The word "kickback" typically refers to a form of bribery or illegal payment made to someone in exchange for a favor or service. As such, it suggests that there is something unethical or improper about the payment of commission.
Q109.
Ethics in business depends upon:

a.

Number of directors

b.

Rules governing the business

c.

Proprieties

d.

Nature of legalities

Discuss
Answer: (c).Proprieties Explanation:The values of an organization determine its ethical behavior, not the laws or rules of the industry. Doing one's duty is ethical, and bending the propriety of one's function to achieve personal ends is cheating and unethical. This indicates that proprieties are a key factor in determining ethics in business.
Q110.
Which of the following will be termed as ethical practice?

a.

Dereliction of duty

b.

Bending the propriety of one's function to achieve personal ends

c.

Misuse of authority

d.

Doing one's duty

Discuss
Answer: (d).Doing one's duty Explanation:Doing one's duty is ethical, while neglecting duty, dereliction of duty, bending the propriety of one's function to achieve personal ends, and misuse of authority are considered unethical practices.
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