Johnson, Organizational Ethics, Third Edition Instructor Resource
Chapter 1
1. Which ethical perspective argues that decisions should be based on what does the most good
for the greatest number of people?
2. Which theorist is associated with Justice as Fairness theory?
3. The Categorical Imperative has been criticized for:
4. _____________ serves as the foundation for moral rights.
5. A boss bullying an employee is violating which ethical principle?
6. Juanita sets limits on how much her employees use work computers for personal business.
However, she does not completely ban personal use. She is following which ethical principle?
7. Which is a true statement about Aristotelian ethics?
8. According to Aristotle, happiness comes from
9. What is a true statement about altruism?
10. What is the most important virtue according to Confucius?
11. All of the following are true statements about Confucianism EXCEPT:
12. ______________ is the Chinese practice of favoring those with social connections.
13. All of the following are examples of organizational citizenship behavior EXCEPT:
14. The ethic of care is associated with which ethical perspective?
15. Which approach is based on concern for specific individuals?
16. All of the following are components of the Care Ethic EXCEPT:
17. Which of the following is considered strength of altruism?
18. Why should you practice ethical pluralism?
19. What is the goal for utilitarianism?
20. Who declared “what is right for one is right for all”?
21. Which of the following was NOT included in Rawls’ equal liberties?
22. The “Golden Mean” is identified with which ethical perspective?
23. The importance of etiquette (policies, norms, procedures, rituals, etc.) is associated with
which ethical perspective?
24. Which ethical perspective emphasizes choices based on duty?
25. What is NOT a key element of Confucianism?
26. Which ethical perspective is likely to overemphasize relationships?
27. Ethical _________________ means applying multiple ethical approaches to solve the same
problem.
28. According to the ______________ rule, the best choice is the alternative that guarantees
everyone a minimum level of benefits.
29. Philosopher John Rawls argued that members of a democratic society should step behind a
veil of _________________ when making ethical choices
30. According to Immanuel Kant, “treating humanity as an end” means treating people with
_____________.
31. _______________________________ describes routine altruistic acts that increase
productivity and build trusting relationships in the workplace.
32. The _________________ describes choosing the moral middle ground between extremes.
33. The ________________ was developed as an alternative to male-oriented approaches to
ethics.
34. In focusing on what’s best for the group as a whole, Utilitarianism discounts the worth of the
individual.
35. Care appears to be a universal value.
36. According to the Categorical Imperative, acts can be judged as moral or immoral based on
their consequences.
37. Justice as Fairness theory balances freedom and liberty.
38. Justice as Fairness theory protects the intrinsic value of individuals.
39. Respect for persons is the foundation of human rights.
40. Confucian thinkers downplay the importance of power and status.
41. Confucianism emphasizes the importance of character to building healthy relationships.
42. Aristotle lays out specific rules for making ethical decisions.
43. Utilitarianism is a deontological approach to ethics.
44. The term “eudemonia” can be translated as “flourishing.”
45. Explain the difference between Act and Rule Utilitarianism.
46. Name the five components of the ethic of care that separate it from other moral philosophies.
47. Name and explain the two principles of Justice as Fairness theory?
48. How does stepping behind the veil of ignorance improve ethical decision-making?
49. Name and explain the two major tenets of Kant’s moral philosophy.
50. Explain the Golden Mean.
51. How do good habits build good character?
52. Provide examples of li in business relationships.
53. Outline the strengths and weaknesses of Utilitarianism. Do its strengths outweigh its
weaknesses?
54. Are there some behaviors that are always wrong, without exception? If so, what are they?
Provide examples of these behaviors from the organization context.
55. Explain how the principle of respect for persons underlies human rights.
56. Do you think Rawls’ Justice as Fairness theory adequately balances the tension between
liberty and equality?
57. What would you say to someone who excuses unethical behavior by saying that “business is
business”?
58. Should altruism be considered a unique ethical perspective? Why or why not?
59. Evaluate the veil of ignorance as a decision-making tool in an organizational setting.
60. Compare and contrast Confucianism with another perspective described in the chapter. What
similarities and differences do you note between the two theories?
61. What does it mean to you to “live well?”
62. Which ethical perspective do you find most useful? Why?