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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Q81.
What are some of the questions that should be asked in order to establish ethical standards in an organization?

a.

Are the actions injurious to customers individually or society as a whole?

b.

Is public interest being held more valid than self-interest?

c.

What is happening at pressure points?

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:The questions to be asked while establishing ethical standards will be of the nature such as are the actions injurious to customers individually or society as a whole, is public interest being held more valid than self-interest, and what is happening at pressure points.
Q82.
What is the role of organizations?

a.

To violate laws to achieve growth

b.

To falsify accounts to support illegal activities

c.

To pay bribes and evade taxes

d.

To achieve effectiveness in achieving results for the organization's growth

Discuss
Answer: (d).To achieve effectiveness in achieving results for the organization's growth Explanation:Organizations are managed for effectiveness, in the sense of achieving results for the organization's growth.
Q83.
Should organizations prohibit or encourage unethical behavior?

a.

Prohibit

b.

Encourage

c.

Both

d.

Neither

Discuss
Answer: (a).Prohibit Explanation:Organizations should prohibit unethical behavior, rather than encouraging it.
Q84.
What is the difference between short-term and long-term focus in business decisions?

a.

Short-term focus produces better balance sheets

b.

Long-term focus can lead to painful choices

c.

Short-term focus is always unethical

d.

Long-term focus is always unethical

Discuss
Answer: (b).Long-term focus can lead to painful choices Explanation:Business decisions based on short-term profit may be good for the balance sheet in the short-term, but ethical standards require a long-term focus which may require difficult choices.
Q85.
What is the relationship between a moral organization and the behavior of its constituents?

a.

A moral organization encourages immoral behavior from its constituents

b.

A moral organization supports and encourages moral behavior from its constituents

c.

A moral organization is indifferent to the behavior of its constituents

d.

A moral organization punishes its constituents for immoral behavior

Discuss
Answer: (b).A moral organization supports and encourages moral behavior from its constituents Explanation:A moral organization would support and encourage moral behavior from its constituents.
Q86.
What can lead managers astray when it comes to ethical decision-making?

a.

Criteria like Return on Investment

b.

Techniques like Managing by Objectives

c.

Short-term focus as part of performance appraisals

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:Criteria like Return on Investment and techniques like Managing by Objectives can lead managers astray by focusing on short-term goals as part of performance appraisals.
Q87.
What is the definition of ethical behavior?

a.

Behavior that satisfies oneself only

b.

Behavior that satisfies others only

c.

Behavior that satisfies both oneself and others

d.

Behavior that satisfies neither oneself nor others

Discuss
Answer: (c).Behavior that satisfies both oneself and others Explanation:Ethical behavior is behavior that satisfies oneself as well as others.
Q88.
What is the importance of a rewards system in communicating ethical behavior?

a.

A rewards system encourages unethical behavior

b.

A rewards system ignores the ethical nature of performance

c.

A rewards system communicates the ethical nature of performance

d.

A rewards system has no impact on ethical behavior

Discuss
Answer: (c).A rewards system communicates the ethical nature of performance Explanation:The rewards system communicates, and that the ethical nature of performance should not be ignored when giving rewards.
Q89.
What is an example of a behavior outside of the workplace that may relate to work?

a.

Revealing corporate secrets

b.

Spending money on personal items

c.

Behaving rudely in public

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Revealing corporate secrets Explanation:There are behaviors outside of the workplace, such as divulging corporate secrets, that may relate to work.
Q90.
What is the impact of short-term focus on business decisions?

a.

It may lead to a good balance sheet for the year

b.

It may compel organizations to make painful choices

c.

It may result in ethical behavior from employees

d.

Both a and b

Discuss
Answer: (d).Both a and b Explanation:Short-term focus on profits may produce a good balance sheet for the year, but ethical standards compel long-term focus, which could mean sometimes painful choices.
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