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42. Pam found her coworkers had little trust in the organization and its policies
regarding company ethics. This suggests that Pam is working for which kind of
organization?
a. ethically decoupled
b. ethically transformed
c. missional
d. insular
43. Ashton noticed that his company always reacted to destructive behaviors rather
than sought to prevent destructive behaviors. This suggests that Ashton is working for
which kind of organization?
a. ethically decoupled
b. ethically transformed
c. missional
d. insular
44. If a company routinely chooses to tolerate misbehavior from employees rather than
being proactive with bad behaviors, then it is considered which type of organization?
a. ethically decoupled
b. ethically transformed
c. missional
d. insular
45. If a company honors its employees as well as seeks to give power away, then it is
considered to be which type of organization?
a. ethically decoupled
b. ethically transformed
c. missional
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d. insular
46. “To create the most durable and best pencils” is an example of which element?
a. core values
b. code of ethics
c. mission statement
d. implementation guidelines
47. Which of the informal elements of ethics focuses on the words, talk, attitudes, and
values used within an organization?
a. language
b. stories
c. norms
d. rituals
48. Which of the informal elements of ethics focuses on narratives of the organization to
provide meaning, values, and desired behavior?
a. language
b. stories
c. norms
d. rituals
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49. Which of the informal elements of ethics focuses on repeated organizational dramas
to effectively communication organizational ethics?
a. language
b. stories
c. norms
d. rituals
50. Which of the informal elements of ethics are widely accepted organizational
standards of behavior within an organization?
a. language
b. stories
c. norms
d. rituals
True/False
1. When an ethical code acts like a mirror, it confirms whether or not a behavior is
acceptable.
2. Ethically transformed organizations focus primarily on complying to legal
requirements.
3. How employees talk informally can inhibit ethical behavior.
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4. Norms generally exert more influence over behavior than formal rules and policies.
5. A CEO should also serve as the chairperson of the company’s board of directors.
6. When changing ethical culture, choose one component to focus on.
7. Organizational commitment is greatest in instrumental ethical climates.
8. Ethics training is not essential for the socialization process, but can be very helpful.
9. Once ethics training is implemented, an organization does not need to worry about
ongoing ethics violations within the organization.
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10. Core values are guiding principles which should reflect what an organization is
about.
11. One drawback of virtuous organizations is that they struggle to bounce back from
traumatic events.
12. Learning from a crisis might mean fixing the outcome of the crisis.
13. Working with medical students to correct unsafe prescription practices like illegible
handwriting is an example of socialization.
14. While individuals can learn vicariously through the failure of others, organization
cannot.
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15. Corruption within an organization generally happens all at once.
Short Answer
1. ______ is the central identity or character of an organization.
2. ______ are widely accepted standards of behavior that reveal how an organization
“really works.”
3. An organizational story consists of a narrative and its ______.
4. A(n) ______ outlines an organization’s reason for being.
5. ______ play a significant role in promoting systematic ethical change.
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6. In ethically ______ organizations, ethical considerations are disconnected from most
organizational decisions.
7. ______ are repeated organizational dramas.
8. According to the ______ Act, CEOS must personally attest to accuracy of financial
statements.
9. Explain how organizational structure can encourage unethical behavior.
10. What advice would you give a new organizational board member?
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11. Explain the negative impacts of anomie.
12. Why is it important to take a systematic approach to changing ethical culture?
13. Why are empowered employees more likely to make ethical decisions?
14. List six areas typically addressed by codes of ethics.
15. Outline suggestions for dealing with stories that encourage unethical behavior.
16. Name and explain the types of ethical climates.
17. As it relates to organizational virtues, ______ describes how high organizational
character protects organizations from the negative effects of trauma and stress.
Essay
1. What does it mean to “make ethics matter?”
2. Compare and contrast ethically decoupled and ethically transformed organizations.
3. As a consultant, what advice would you give an organization developing its first code
of ethics?
4. Evaluate the ethical impact of your organization’s performance evaluation and reward
system.
5. Provide an example of each type of ritual in your organization. Identify the ethical
messages communicated by these routines.
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6. Evaluate the formal ethics training program at your organization.
7. Describe a new ritual for your organization that could improve the group’s ethical
culture.
8. Tell an organizational story (from your organization or one you’ve heard about from
another organization). What ethical message does this narrative send?
9. What organizational story in your organization would you change? Why? How would
you change it?
10. Evaluate your socialization into an organization from an ethical standpoint. What
suggestions would you make to improve the process?
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11. Has the ethics training you have received on the job been effective? Why or why
12. What role do boards of directors play in creating ethical organizations? What steps
should boards take to increase their effectiveness?
13. Describe the positive consequences of amplifying in a virtuous organization
providing examples for each consequence.
14. Illustrate how one can reduce the ever present risk of moral failure within an
organization providing examples.