BADM 300 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
CORRECT 100%
A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. - ANSWERTRUE
A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. Sadly, recent
research has found that cheating is so pervasive that some use the label a "global
cheating culture."
In the post-trust era, few employees view their leaders and colleagues skeptically. -
ANSWERFALSE
In the post-trust era, the public overwhelmingly views businesses as operating against
the public's best interests, and the majority of employees view their leaders and
colleagues skeptically.
Competence can be developed through real-world business experiences. -
ANSWERTRUE
People develop competence in many ways: through study, observation, and, most
important, practice and real-world business experiences.
A focus on action implies seeking passive roles within an organization. -
ANSWERFALSE
A focus on action implies that a person seizes business opportunities. You demonstrate
competence by taking an active role in your business and by getting results.
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. - ANSWERTRUE
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. Once an individual is perceived as unconcerned about the
interests of others or disinterested in causes above and beyond him- or herself, others
distrust such a person.
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others. - ANSWERTRUE
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others—that is, seeking to
understand others' needs, wants, opinions, feelings, and aspirations.
Speaking about one's own needs instead of others' needs indicates a sense of
community. - ANSWERFALSE
Speaking about "our needs" or "your needs" as opposed to "my needs" engenders trust
and helps you come up with solutions that achieve mutual benefit.
A sense of accountability takes a stakeholder view that considers the needs of all
groups in society affected by your business. - ANSWERTRUE
, A sense of accountability implies an obligation to meeting the needs and wants of
others. It also involves an enlarged vision of those affected by your business activities. It
takes a stakeholder view that includes all groups in society affected by your business.
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate poor
trust from others. - ANSWERFALSE
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate
substantial trust and goodwill from others.
Character-based traits are crucial in determining trust at the workplace. -
ANSWERTRUE
Character is central in creating trust. Hence, character-based traits are crucial in
determining trust at the workplace.
It is the duty of civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably. -
ANSWERTRUE
Transparency involves sharing all relevant information with stakeholders. It is the duty of
civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably.
Where the law and ethical principles do not provide a clear answer, transparency
seldom helps. - ANSWERFALSE
Where the law and ethical principles do not provide a clear answer, transparency is key.
Decision making needs to be open, documented, and based on the collective
conscience of your work team and affected stakeholders.
Employees often speak up when they observe potentially unethical behavior. -
ANSWERFALSE
Often employees fail to speak up when they observe potentially unethical behavior.
You can create a transparent workplace by being accessible and acknowledging the
concerns of others. - ANSWERTRUE
You can create a transparent workplace by being accessible, acknowledging the
concerns of others, and following through when you don't have immediate answers.
Aligning personal values with corporate values is an important element of character. -
ANSWERTRUE
Aligning personal values with corporate values is an important element of character.
After all, if one is living corporate values that do not match one's personal values, then
there is a lack of integrity.
By avoiding open and honest communication of business problems, employees doom a
business to poor financial performance. - ANSWERTRUE
Nothing short of complete honesty is demanded in the business world. By avoiding
open and honest communication of business problems, employees doom a business to
poor financial performance.
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A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. - ANSWERTRUE
A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. Sadly, recent
research has found that cheating is so pervasive that some use the label a "global
cheating culture."
In the post-trust era, few employees view their leaders and colleagues skeptically. -
ANSWERFALSE
In the post-trust era, the public overwhelmingly views businesses as operating against
the public's best interests, and the majority of employees view their leaders and
colleagues skeptically.
Competence can be developed through real-world business experiences. -
ANSWERTRUE
People develop competence in many ways: through study, observation, and, most
important, practice and real-world business experiences.
A focus on action implies seeking passive roles within an organization. -
ANSWERFALSE
A focus on action implies that a person seizes business opportunities. You demonstrate
competence by taking an active role in your business and by getting results.
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. - ANSWERTRUE
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. Once an individual is perceived as unconcerned about the
interests of others or disinterested in causes above and beyond him- or herself, others
distrust such a person.
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others. - ANSWERTRUE
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others—that is, seeking to
understand others' needs, wants, opinions, feelings, and aspirations.
Speaking about one's own needs instead of others' needs indicates a sense of
community. - ANSWERFALSE
Speaking about "our needs" or "your needs" as opposed to "my needs" engenders trust
and helps you come up with solutions that achieve mutual benefit.
A sense of accountability takes a stakeholder view that considers the needs of all
groups in society affected by your business. - ANSWERTRUE
, A sense of accountability implies an obligation to meeting the needs and wants of
others. It also involves an enlarged vision of those affected by your business activities. It
takes a stakeholder view that includes all groups in society affected by your business.
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate poor
trust from others. - ANSWERFALSE
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate
substantial trust and goodwill from others.
Character-based traits are crucial in determining trust at the workplace. -
ANSWERTRUE
Character is central in creating trust. Hence, character-based traits are crucial in
determining trust at the workplace.
It is the duty of civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably. -
ANSWERTRUE
Transparency involves sharing all relevant information with stakeholders. It is the duty of
civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably.
Where the law and ethical principles do not provide a clear answer, transparency
seldom helps. - ANSWERFALSE
Where the law and ethical principles do not provide a clear answer, transparency is key.
Decision making needs to be open, documented, and based on the collective
conscience of your work team and affected stakeholders.
Employees often speak up when they observe potentially unethical behavior. -
ANSWERFALSE
Often employees fail to speak up when they observe potentially unethical behavior.
You can create a transparent workplace by being accessible and acknowledging the
concerns of others. - ANSWERTRUE
You can create a transparent workplace by being accessible, acknowledging the
concerns of others, and following through when you don't have immediate answers.
Aligning personal values with corporate values is an important element of character. -
ANSWERTRUE
Aligning personal values with corporate values is an important element of character.
After all, if one is living corporate values that do not match one's personal values, then
there is a lack of integrity.
By avoiding open and honest communication of business problems, employees doom a
business to poor financial performance. - ANSWERTRUE
Nothing short of complete honesty is demanded in the business world. By avoiding
open and honest communication of business problems, employees doom a business to
poor financial performance.
