Professional Responsibility
Mock Exam
Course Introduction
Professional Responsibility explores the ethical, legal, and social obligations faced by professionals in fields such as law, medicine, engineering, and business. The course examines key principles of professional conduct, including confidentiality, conflicts of interest, client or stakeholder loyalty, and the duties owed to society at large. Students will analyze real-world scenarios, review relevant codes of ethics, and discuss how to navigate difficult dilemmas in professional practice. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong ethical foundation, understanding regulatory frameworks, and cultivating decision-making skills that promote integrity and accountability within professional settings.
Recommended Textbook
Business Ethics How to Design and Manage Ethical Organizations 1st Edition by Denis Collins
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
12 Chapters
769 Verified Questions
769 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/433 Page 2
Chapter 1: Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and
Human Nature
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
60 Verified Questions
60 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7633
Sample Questions
Q1) Applying universal ethical principles such as justice and equality is associated with the preconventional level of moral development.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) A common ethical dilemma involves choosing between the competing values of truth versus loyalty.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which of the following is not considered one of Kohlberg's six stages of moral development?
A) social-contract orientation
B) universal ethical principles orientation
C) obedience-and-punishment orientation
D) blank slate orientation
E) none of the above
Answer: D
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 3
Chapter 2: A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
74 Verified Questions
74 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7634
Sample Questions
Q1) Capitalism was touted by Adam Smith and his followers as ethically superior to government-controlled mercantilism due to its emphasis on individual freedom and competition.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Smith cautioned that owners who do not rely on moral sentiments when dealing with laborers could result in which of the following problems:
A) an overabundance of labor, which could drive wages below subsistence levels
B) excessive application of piece-rate incentives, which could increase productivity in the short term but damage the worker's health in the long run
C) excessive application of division of labor, which could increase productivity in the short term but damage the worker's intellectual abilities in the long term
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Answer: D
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
4
Chapter 3: Hiring Ethical People
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
60 Verified Questions
60 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7635
Sample Questions
Q1) Three major exemptions to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act include:
A) small businesses (under 15 employees) are exempted so as not to overwhelm them with regulatory compliance burdens
B) organizations that serve religious purposes
C) preference for certain occupational qualifications that are related to the essence or central mission of the business
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Q2) Minor exaggeration on resumes is a necessary step in this hyper-competitive economy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) To avoid discrimination,job candidates are allowed to falsify responses to job-related questions on application forms and submitted materials such as resumes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 5
Chapter 4: Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
61 Verified Questions
61 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7636
Sample Questions
Q1) Ethical hazards and risks increase as organizations grow in complexity.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Employees are obligated to follow internal codes of conduct,as well as external "codes" or legislation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In practice,Codes of Ethics seem to have little effect on employee behaviors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Following high-profile corporate scandals including Enron and WorldCom,Congress passed a set of legislations known as _________________,which requires the disclosure of the presence or absence of a Code of Ethics for senior financial officers.
A) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
B) the Corporate Code of Conduct
C) the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
D) the Human Resource Management Code
E) none of the above
Q5) Discuss the relationship between Codes of Ethics and organizational assessment.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Ethical Decision Making
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
64 Verified Questions
64 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7637
Sample Questions
Q1) Dilemmas often arise because people usually have a very short time to respond to an ethical issue.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Individual characteristics that are associated with ethical beliefs,sensitivities,intentions and behaviors include which of the following?
A) more education
B) more work experience
C) religion
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q3) Deontology asserts that actions must treat _______________ with respect and dignity in all situations,and that good actions are those that everyone should do.
A) the immediate stakeholders
B) an individual's self-interest
C) all stakeholders
D) the greatest number
E) none of the above
Q4) Identify the ten "ethical hazard approaching" signs. How can they be managed?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 6: Ethics Training
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
60 Verified Questions
60 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7638
Sample Questions
Q1) Ethics training is not required if organizations clearly post Codes of Conduct and Codes of Ethics throughout the building.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is the most effective method of including web-based training in ethics training programs?
A) as the sole source of information on ethical decision-making
B) as a complement to facilitator-guided face-to-face interactions and group activities
C) as the tool for training long-term employees, instead of group activities and facilitator-guided interactions
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q3) How would you assess the success of an ethics training workshop?
Q4) It is important to present ethics training materials in a way that targets specific employees for their behavior to provide an example for others in the organization.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
8
Chapter 7: Respecting Employee Diversity
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
67 Verified Questions
67 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7639
Sample Questions
Q1) Both men and women are subject to stereotypes about their physical and personality characteristics in the workplace.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The term "glass ceiling" refers to which of the following situations?
A) advancement of workers beyond a certain level of seniority is stopped due to unsatisfactory performance
B) advancement of a qualified woman or minority group member is prematurely stopped at a lower level due to gender, racial or ethnic discrimination
C) advancement of workers is only allowed for those who are unable to see the invisible barriers to promotion
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q3) Prejudgments about others are usually a reaction to some factor of diversity.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Provide an overview of the competitive advantages of diversity management in the workplace.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 8: Ethics Reporting Systems
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
60 Verified Questions
60 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7640
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following principles is not consistent with the legal obligations of an organization's ombudsperson?
A) independence
B) neutrality and impartiality
C) prosecution of wrongdoing
D) confidentiality
E) informality
Q2) The _______________ of 2002 was enacted directly following high-profile accounting scandals involving Enron,WorldCom,Tyco and other companies that cost investors billions during the early 2000s.
A) Dodd-Frank Act
B) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
C) Civil Rights Act
D) False Claims Act
E) none of the above
Q3) People are often uncomfortable conveying negative information to organizational leaders who welcome ethical discussions.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 10
Chapter 9: Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
64 Verified Questions
64 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7641
Sample Questions
Q1) A tool known as the ____________ can provide ethical leaders with more holistic goals and measurements for evaluating organizational performance.
A) employee performance appraisal
B) balanced scorecard
C) 360 degree evaluation
D) "Great Place to Work" certification
E) none of the above
Q2) Including an ethics component in an employee performance appraisal can be distracting from individual and organizational goals and should be discussed elsewhere.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is possible for managers to operate from all five of the types of power bases when leading an organization.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify and define Torbert's six management role models,which are associated with the different stages of moral development.
Q5) Identify and define the five sources of power available to managers.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 10: Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
65 Verified Questions
65 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7642
Sample Questions
Q1) Employee ____________ is an emotional bond or attachment an employee has to the work task,organization and its members.
A) morality
B) motivation
C) engagement
D) empowerment
E) none of the above
Q2) Higher wages always lead to a more satisfied workplace.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe the categories included in Maslow's hierarchy of needs,and provide an example from the organizational context at each level.
Q4) Harmony must be preserved for teams to function effectively,even if it is artificial.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the factors research consistently finds as most important to employees when considering what they want out of their work.
Q6) Discuss the steps and advantages involved in the team problem-solving process.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 11: Environmental Management
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
65 Verified Questions
65 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7643
Sample Questions
Q1) The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive of 1994 mandates that all businesses operating within the EU are now responsible for:
A) directly recovering and recycling product packaging
B) creating no waste
C) eliminating product packaging
D) using recyclable materials
E) none of the above
Q2) A key aspect of environmental management is managing ____________; failure to do so can significantly disrupt organizational operations,an example of which can be seen in the case of Sony's failure to examine its PlayStation cables for illegal cadmium.
A) science
B) risk
C) regulations
D) innovations
E) none of the above
Q3) Outline the ten aspects of the organizational environmental change process,beginning with the importance of one environmental manager held accountable for initiatives.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
13
Chapter 12: Community Outreach and Respect
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
69 Verified Questions
69 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/7644
Sample Questions
Q1) The double standard problem of international corporate citizenship refers to which of the following concepts?
A) one set of behaviors that meets high expectations in the U.S. and a different set that meets low expectations in underdeveloped and developing nations
B) the relativist imperative that organizations must operate according to the norms of the given society in which they are operating
C) the idea the corporate citizenship and legal compliance are doubly problematic for corporations around the world
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Q2) Sweatshops in developing nations always operate in clear violation of U.S.labor laws and of the labor laws of their host countries.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Discuss the business case for community involvement,including the four areas of primary benefit.
Q4) Identify the steps required in the Community Involvement Management Process.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
14