Question A BC D E
1
…Represent the shared perceptions of procedures, policies, and practices, both
formal and informal, of the organization?
Work climates Ethical climate Principled climates Egoist climates Ethical codes
2
In an attempt to identify the ethical principles that are used to guide the ethical
decision making within their organizations, companies also develop their own…
Work climates Ethical climate Egoist climates Law and code Ethical codes
3
These occur when the organization has norms that encourage people to make
ethical decisions based on a set of standards
Work climates Ethical climate Principled climates Law and code climate Egoist climates
4
The shared perceptions, policies, and practices, both formal and informal, refer to
which aspect of the organization?
Ethical culture Codes of conduct Law and code Work climates Egoist climates
5Benevolent climates
Represent the shared perceptions
of procedures, policies, and
practices, both formal and
informal, of the organization?
Occur when the organization
has norms that encourage people
to make ethical decisions based
on a set of standards
Represents what organizational
members believe are the forms
of ethical reasoning or behavior
and the expected standards or
norms for ethical decision-
making within the company.
These climates occur when the
organization has norms that
encourage people to make ethical
decision based on looking out for
the welfare of others, particularly
for team members and those
within the company
None of the Above
6
Represents what organizational members believe are the forms of ethical reasoning
or behavior and the expected standards or norms for ethical decision-making within
the company.
Work climates Ethical climate Principled climates Law and code climate Ethical codes
7
To the degree that an entity has expectations that its members will follow codes like
the Hippocratic Oath, refers to
Work climates Ethical climate Egoist climates Law and code climate Ethical codes
8Egoist climates
Occur when the organization has
norms that encourage people to
make ethical decisions based on a
set of standards
Represent the shared
perceptions of procedures,
policies, and practices, both
formal and informal, of the
organization?
Occur when the organization has
norms that encourage people to
make ethical decision based on
looking out for the welfare of
others, particularly for team
members and those within the
company
Represent the shared perceptions
of procedures, policies, and
practices, both formal and
informal, of the organization?
Occur when individuals
believe that the best way is to
make self-interested decisions
9These codes specify how to behave in specific situations Inspirational-Idealistic codes Regulatory codes
Educational/Learning-
Oriented codes
Benevolent codes None of the Above
10
These codes suggest guides for decision making and behavioral reactions when
faced with ethically challenging situations
Inspirational-Idealistic codes Egoistic codes
Educational/Learning-
Oriented codes
Idealstic Codes All of the Above
11
These codes focus on broad virtuous themes such as “Be honest,” “Show integrity
in all matters,” “Practice wise decision making,” etc
Inspirational-Idealistic codes Regulatory codes
Educational/Learning-
Oriented codes
Idealstic Codes Egoistic codes
12
Inspirational-Idealistic, regulatory, educational/learning-oriented codes are three
types of
Work climates Ethical climates Principled climates Law and code Ethical codes
13
Organizations having a(n)…see their organizational unit as having norms and
expectations that encourage ethical decision-making from an egoistic perspective
Independent ethical climate Caring climate Instrumental ethical climate Dependent ethical climate None of the Above
14 All of the following are TRUE about ethical culture except:
Ethical culture has two main
components
Ethical culture has a formal
component
Ethical culture has an informal
component
The formal component is usually
more important than the informal
component
All of the above are true
15
Which of the following DOES not refer to the formal component of an ethical
culture?
Beliefs in heroes, myths, and stories
about how ethical dilemmas were
dealt with
Mission of the organization Vision of the organization Codes of conduct
All of the above are about the
formal aspect of an ethical
culture
16
These climates occur when the organization has norms that encourage people to
make ethical decision based on looking out for the welfare of others, particularly
for team members and those within the company
Independent ethical climate Caring climate instrumental ethical climate Dependent ethical climate None of the Above
17
The mission and vision, codes of conduct and the socialization process are
components of
Work climates Ethical climate Organization Culture Ethical culture All of the above
18
This refers more specifically to the norms and values that guide organizational
members when faced with ethical dilemmas
Organizational culture Ethical value Work climate Caring climate Dependent Ethical climate
19
The degree to which employees agree on their perceptions of the ethical climate
indicates
Organizational culture Climate strength Work climate Caring climate Dependent Ethical climate
20 In…employees become committed to ethical aspirations Values-Based companies Caring climate Compliance program Principled climates All of the Above
21
Which climate usually emphasizes the law and prevention, detection and
punishing violations of the relevant laws rather than an emphasis on values based
on ethical aspirations?
Work climates Values-Based companies Instrumental ethical climate Caring climate Compliance program
22
When subordinates see managers demonstrate high ethical integrity it sends a
positive message to all employees about the importance of organizational values.
This refers best to…
Don’t sweep problems under the
rug
Keep people in the loop Encourage thoughtful dissent Show them that you care Walk the walk
23
Employees informed about what goes on in the organization builds trust in the
openness and fairness of the organization’s value system.This refers best to…
Walk the walk Show them that you care
Don’t sweep problems under the
rug
Keep people in the loop Encourage thoughtful dissent
24
Employees must see that management deals effectively with ethical issues.This
refers best to…
Keep people in the loop
Don’t sweep problems under the
rug
Show them that you care Walk the walk Encourage thoughtful dissent
When does a company have a principled climate type? What are the benefits and implications of such a
climate?
What is an ethical culture? Discuss both formal and informal components of the ethical culture. Illustrate your
answer with specific examples.