WebCe – Ethics Questions and Answers with complete solution Rated A+

WebCe – Ethics Questions and Answers with complete solution Rated A+ You have been invited to your niece's wedding reception, and the invitation requests an RSVP. You really don't want to go, and you could simply decline the invitation. But you respond that you will be in attendance, and you check her bridal registry to select an appropriate gift to bring. Your decision is based on - an area of manners; it would have been impolite to decline. Stefan's friends would agree that he has many vices. In describing Stefan's character, they would probably use a term like - unfaithful According to John Fletcher Moulton, the opposite of positive law is - free choice Your character is made up of both - virtues and vices Mohammed made a $13 purchase and paid for it with a $20 bill. The cashier handed him a $5 bill and three $1 bills as change. This cashier was somewhat slow, and there was a long line of people behind Mohammed waiting to check out. What is the most likely reason why Mohammed told the cashier she gave him too much change? - it was the right thing to do In Lake Wobegon, it is reported that all the children are above average. When it comes to moral virtues, what's wrong with being average? - Nothing; it avoids extremes Six months ago, Alexandria, the insurance agency manager, told Walker, "I'm putting you in charge of the Middleton account." Alexandria just discovered that Middleton's policies have expired and Walker has done nothing about the renewal. This example illustrates the point that - responsibility has to be taken An ethical person has many positive traits. Which of the following traits does not necessarily suggest that a person is ethical? - Consistency In an attempt to increase agency volume, employees of the Owen Insurance Agency are choosing sides in the debate over the best advertising campaign. One faction suggests low-key ads that focus on the agency's humble beginnings. Another faction suggests the agency "blow its horn" and brag about its capabilities and everything it has done within the community. Which of the following statements does not accurately characterize this situation? - A middle-ground approach that shows a proper level of pride but avoids bragging is probably most desirable A hotel bellboy walked into a supposedly vacant hotel room and encountered an elderly man who had just gotten out of the shower. The surprised bellboy said, "Oh, excuse me, sir," and slowly backed out of the room. Which of the bellboy's actions was an example of courtesy? - Saying "excuse me" Ronny had a lot of pain and suffering as a result of an accident. Comparable injury claims are typically settled for around $200,000, but Aileen, the adjuster assigned to the case, settled Ronny's claim for $250,000 after Ronny hired a well-known plaintiff's attorney and threatened to sue the insurer. In making the $250,000 settlement, Aileen presumably decided to do what was most - practical Jeannie tells Manuel, who is adjusting her claim, that she will take him out on a date, "show him a good time," and buy him breakfast if he overlooks an obscure but applicable exclusion in her policy and pays her claim. Manuel finds Jeannie attractive. What type of dilemma does Manuel face? - Moral Donnie has accepted an attractive job offer in another state, and he will begin work there in 3 months. Donnie shares this information with Vivian, his department head, and asks her to keep it strictly confidential, which she promises to do. Two weeks later, Vivian is asked to approve a promotion for Donnie. What type of dilemma does Vivian face? - Truth versus loyalty The Baldwin Agency needs a new up-to-date computer system. However, a new computer system would be so expensive that the agency would be unable to pay employee bonuses for the next 2 or 3 years. Which of the following statements is most likely incorrect? - This is a truth versus loyalty dilemma It wasn't cheap, but Herminia finally managed to convince the elderly owner of a small lakefront home to sell it to her. Herminia plans to tear down the home and erect a three-story luxury residence for herself that would comply with current building codes. However, she is getting a lot of flak from residents of the nursing home across the street who would no longer be able to enjoy a lake view from their balconies. What type of dilemma does Herminia face? - Individual versus community The gate attendant at a major airport thought she detected alcohol on the breath of the pilot who was boarding a passenger plane. It might have been the pilot's aftershave or cologne. It was not the attendant's job to screen the crew, and she could get into trouble by delaying a flight. But she notified authorities, and the pilot was taken off the flight. The story made the TV news. Why do you think the gate attendant risked her job in taking this action? - As a professional, she was committed to doing the right thing. A woman who has moral confidence - knows what her values are and is willing to stand for those values. During the Vietnam War, several people became either famous or infamous as the result of an incident known as the My Lai Massacre. Who was Lieutenant William L. Calley? - The leader of the platoon conducting the massacre What is the relationship between self-respect and ethical behavior? - Having respect for oneself and for others allows one to do the right thing. The My Lai Massacre is an example of an incident in which a group of ethical individuals aboard a helicopter - just stepped in and did the right thing