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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Q11.
What are values?

a.

Standards of right and wrong

b.

Legal provisions

c.

Rules and regulations

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Standards of right and wrong Explanation:Values are defined as standards of right and wrong.
Q12.
Who articulates values?

a.

Organizations and societies

b.

Government agencies

c.

Individuals

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).Individuals Explanation:Values are learnt from contacts and experiences with persons who articulate values.
Q13.
What are the foundations of one's discipline?

a.

Laws

b.

Values

c.

Rules

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Values Explanation:Values constitute the foundations of one's discipline.
Q14.
What is the role of laws in reflecting social values?

a.

Laws reflect social values accurately

b.

Laws usually provide sanction and validity to social values

c.

Laws generally slack in catching up with the change in values

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Laws usually provide sanction and validity to social values Explanation:Laws usually provide sanction and validity to social values.
Q15.
What determines ethical questions?

a.

Values

b.

Legalities

c.

Rules and regulations

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Values Explanation:Ethical questions are determined by values, not by law.
Q16.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between ethics and morality?

a.

They are synonyms

b.

Ethics refers to good and evil while morality refers to right and wrong

c.

Ethics are principles upheld by a person while morality refers to widely held principles in the community

d.

Morality is influenced by religious teachings while ethics are not

Discuss
Answer: (c).Ethics are principles upheld by a person while morality refers to widely held principles in the community Explanation:ethics and morality as related concepts, but ethics are referred to as principles upheld by a person, while morality refers to widely held principles in the community.
Q17.
What is a "moral victory"?

a.

A victory achieved through immoral means

b.

A defeat in which the person did not compromise on principles

c.

A victory in a religious ritual or practice

d.

A victory achieved through personal benefits

Discuss
Answer: (b).A defeat in which the person did not compromise on principles Explanation:A "moral victory" is a situation where a person did not compromise on principles even if by normal mundane considerations, there has been a defeat.
Q18.
Which of the following is a basic theme found in religious texts?

a.

To promote arrogance and pride

b.

To be lost in the trivialities of the material world

c.

To recognise the universality of all living beings

d.

To embrace the extremes of greed, lust, anger, hatred etc

Discuss
Answer: (c).To recognise the universality of all living beings Explanation:All religious texts have the basic theme of recognizing the universality of all living beings.
Q19.
Which of the following is an example of a mundane matter on which individuals have to make choices and on which religious prescriptions may not be uniform?

a.

The importance of doing good and avoiding harm to others

b.

The accountability to a Supreme Almighty

c.

The consequences of one's actions

d.

Lending money on interest

Discuss
Answer: (d).Lending money on interest Explanation:Lending money on interest as a mundane matter on which religious prescriptions may not be uniform.
Q20.
What is the relationship between ethics and personal benefits?

a.

Ethics are more important than personal benefits

b.

Ethics and personal benefits are unrelated

c.

Ethics may conflict with personal benefits

d.

Ethics are always in alignment with personal benefits

Discuss
Answer: (c).Ethics may conflict with personal benefits Explanation:A person who is moral is assumed to uphold and abide by certain principles, which by implication, are deemed to be more important than considerations of personal benefits. Therefore, ethics may conflict with personal benefits.
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