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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Q51.
What protects whistle-blowers from punitive action by the employer in India?

a.

The codes of discipline

b.

The laws in India

c.

The policies, programmes and directions of the top management

d.

The employer's trust in the employee

Discuss
Answer: (b).The laws in India Explanation:The laws in India have made "whistle blowing legitimate and protect the whistle blower from punitive action by the employer.
Q52.
What are organisational values?

a.

The aggregate of the values of its members

b.

The values that have evolved since their inception

c.

The personal values of individuals in organisational roles

d.

The values set by industry rules and laws

Discuss
Answer: (b).The values that have evolved since their inception Explanation:Organisational values are not the aggregate or resultant of the values of its members but have evolved since their inception.
Q53.
Which of the following is an example of an individual in an organisational role conducting themselves in accordance with organisational values?

a.

A salesman promoting a product which he knows is not of the quality claimed for it

b.

A cashier talking about withdrawals from the safe for purposes other than legitimate organisational expenditures

c.

Officers of the Manville Corporation of the USA protecting its employees from inhalation of asbestos fibre

d.

Professionals exposing actual operations and results in statutory returns

Discuss
Answer: (a).A salesman promoting a product which he knows is not of the quality claimed for it Explanation:An example of an individual in an organisational role conducting themselves in accordance with organisational values is a salesman being required to promote a product which he knows is not of the quality claimed for it.
Q54.
How are disputes about code violations in organisations adjudicated?

a.

By internal adjudicators

b.

By industry regulators

c.

By the government

d.

By external arbitrators

Discuss
Answer: (a).By internal adjudicators Explanation:Disputes about code violations in organisations are adjudicated upon by internal adjudicators.
Q55.
Who sets the values of an organisation?

a.

The founders

b.

The industry regulators

c.

The employees

d.

The government

Discuss
Answer: (a).The founders Explanation:Values of organisations are usually set by the founders but do evolve and change.
Q56.
Which factor affects organisational values more strongly?

a.

Individual employees

b.

Senior management

c.

Industry rules and laws

d.

External stakeholders

Discuss
Answer: (b).Senior management Explanation:Those at the top of the hierarchy may have a stronger influence on organisational values.
Q57.
What does ethics in business relate to?

a.

Legalities

b.

Proprieties

c.

Rules

d.

Regulations

Discuss
Answer: (b).Proprieties Explanation:Ethics in business relates to proprieties and not legalities or regulations.
Q58.
How are ethics observable in business decisions?

a.

In the number of directors

b.

In the legalities governing the business

c.

In the decisions made by individuals on behalf of the organization

d.

In the company's market position

Discuss
Answer: (c).In the decisions made by individuals on behalf of the organization Explanation:Ethics in business is observable in the decisions made by individuals on behalf of the organization.
Q59.
What is an example of a decision that may have opposite impacts on different components of the environment?

a.

Recruitment policies

b.

Wage policies

c.

Financial window dressings

d.

Refusal to deal with certain manufacturers

Discuss
Answer: (a).Recruitment policies Explanation:Recruitment policies may have issues of equal opportunity to all, support to the weaker sections, development of local persons and so on. Not all of them are congruent.
Q60.
Why do some wage policies create difficulties in getting and retaining skilled personnel?

a.

They focus on competition in the market for skilled personnel

b.

They do not consider the effect on the general levels of wages in the local market

c.

They are not competitive enough

d.

They are not legally compliant

Discuss
Answer: (a).They focus on competition in the market for skilled personnel Explanation:Some wage policies focus on competition in the market for skilled personnel, creating difficulties in getting as well as retaining, without looking at the effect on the general levels of wages in the local market.
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