WEBCE – ETHICS TEST Q&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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- unfaithful According to John Fletcher Moulton, the opposite of positive law is - Answer- free choice Your character is made up of both - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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 - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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 h