Johnson, Organizational Ethics, Third EditionInstructor Resource
Introduction
1. All of the following are elements of the definition of organizations EXCEPT:
2. To become an ethical expert
3. _________ refers to the fact that organizations are greater than the sum of their parts.
4. Which of the following is a myth or barrier to ethical transformation?
5. All of the following are part of becoming an ethical expert EXCEPT:
6. Communication networks are part of which organizational element?
7. Alyssa strongly desires to become more ethical. She is demonstrating ________________.
8. Which of the following is a cognitive decision-making skill or competency?
9. _____________ involves judgments about the rightness or wrongness of human behavior.
10. _____________ are sets of expectations, responsibilities, and duties associated with
organizational positions.
11. _____________________ involves the managerial skills needed to build ethical
organizational environments.
12. In the ______________________ myth, organizational members mistakenly believe that
improving ethical performance is easy.
13. Ethical values and standards are set in childhood.
14. In organizations, ethical choices are rare.
15. Status and power differences are part of every interaction between organizational members.
16. Ethics involves judgments about the rightness or wrongness of human behavior.
17. Becoming an ethical expert is similar to becoming an expert in other fields.
18. What would you say to someone who believes that adopting high ethical standards is too
costly?
19. Define organizational ethics.
20. Describe and explain each of the myths or barriers to ethical change.
21. How do ethical experts differ from ethical novices?
22. Compare and contrast moral and strategic thinking. How are they different? How do they
overlap?
23. Is there a difference between ethics and morals? Defend your position.
24. Explain to a friend why it is important to study organizational ethics.
25. Which myth or barrier to ethical change is the greatest obstacle in your organization? How
could it be overcome?
26. What similar ethical issues to you see in both businesses and other organizations?