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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Q31.
When is selfishness wrong?

a.

When we seek benefits for ourselves by causing harm to others

b.

When we seek benefits for ourselves without causing harm to others

c.

When we do not seek benefits for ourselves

d.

When we seek benefits for others

Discuss
Answer: (a).When we seek benefits for ourselves by causing harm to others Explanation:Selfishness becomes wrong when we seek benefits for ourselves by causing harm to others.
Q32.
What is an ethical dilemma?

a.

A dilemma that has ethical implications

b.

A dilemma that involves only one collective and role

c.

A dilemma that does not have any ethical implications

d.

A dilemma that involves only professional values

Discuss
Answer: (a).A dilemma that has ethical implications Explanation:Dilemmas become ethical only when questions of values, of proprieties are involved.
Q33.
When do ethical dilemmas tend to surface?

a.

When a person's choices are from two different roles simultaneously

b.

When a person has only one role

c.

When a person's choices are not from two different roles simultaneously

d.

When a person is not a member of any collective

Discuss
Answer: (a).When a person's choices are from two different roles simultaneously Explanation:Every person has multiple roles, and ethical dilemmas tend to surface when a person’s choices are from two different roles simultaneously.
Q34.
What is the basis of judging a deed in ethics?

a.

The consequences of the deed

b.

The intentions of the doer

c.

The societal norms

d.

The laws of the society

Discuss
Answer: (b).The intentions of the doer Explanation:The deed is judged by the intentions of the doer in ethics.
Q35.
What is decision making?

a.

Making a choice between alternatives

b.

Evaluating alternatives based on values

c.

Choosing between two duties of the same person

d.

Following values dictated by others

Discuss
Answer: (a).Making a choice between alternatives Explanation:Making a choice between alternatives is called "decision making".
Q36.
What is an ethical dilemma?

a.

When alternatives can be evaluated on economic considerations

b.

When one's values clash with the values being dictated by another person

c.

When a choice has to be made between alternatives

d.

When questions of values or proprieties are involved

Discuss
Answer: (d).When questions of values or proprieties are involved Explanation:Ethical dilemmas occur when questions of values or proprieties are involved.
Q37.
What are intrapersonal dilemmas?

a.

When one's values clash with the values being dictated by another person

b.

When a choice has to be made between alternatives

c.

When there is a clash of two duties of the same person

d.

When there is a clash between two collectives or roles

Discuss
Answer: (c).When there is a clash of two duties of the same person Explanation:Intrapersonal dilemmas are a clash of two duties of the same person.
Q38.
What are the statements used to rationalize ethical dilemmas?

a.

It won't hurt anybody

b.

It is not that important

c.

Others are doing so

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:There are several statements used to rationalize ethical dilemmas, including "It won't hurt anybody," "It is not that important," and "Others are doing so."
Q39.
How can one determine if an action is ethical?

a.

By evaluating alternatives based on values

b.

By determining whether it hurts one's conscience

c.

By choosing between two duties of the same person

d.

By following values dictated by others

Discuss
Answer: (b).By determining whether it hurts one's conscience Explanation:If one answers negatively to questions like "Does it hurt my conscience?" and "Will I feel bad to admit it in public?" the action may seem to be ethical.
Q40.
What is the difference between a business deal and a non-business transaction?

a.

In a business deal, it is acceptable to deduct commission, while in a non-business transaction, it is not.

b.

There is no difference between a business deal and a non-business transaction.

c.

In a non-business transaction, it is acceptable to deduct commission, while in a business deal, it is not.

d.

In a non-business transaction, it is acceptable to charge a higher price than the cost price, while in a business deal, it is not.

Discuss
Answer: (a).In a business deal, it is acceptable to deduct commission, while in a non-business transaction, it is not. Explanation:In a business deal, it is acceptable to deduct commission, while in a non-business transaction, it is not.
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