39.
An example from the book of someone who may have experienced cognitive dissonance
is:
40.
Which of the following characteristics is NOT part of the behavioral approach, Giving Voice
to Values?
41.
In using the GVV framework, questions to pose for dealing with the opposing points of
view include all of the following except:
42.
In the Doing Good by Being Good case discussed in the chapter, Becca needs to counter
Matt’s reasons and rationalizations for which of the following actions?
43.
Which of the following is NOT one of the levers Larry Davis might use to convince Paul
Jones about the rightness of his point of view in the Ace Manufacturing case discussed in
the chapter?
44.
Assume your values conflict with what you are being asked to do. Under the Giving Voice
to Values methodology which of the following statements reflects the thought process you
might have in developing a game plan to voice your values?
45.
Gabby has just left a meeting with the partner in charge of an audit engagement and was
told to ignore the typical year-end accrual entries because earnings are below financial
analysts’ earnings expectations. Gabby knows this is wrong and wants to act on her values
but she does not want to lose her job. What is the best thing for Gabby to do in this
situation if she chooses to voice her values?
46.
The ethical conflict in A Team Player can be described as:
47.
The ethical conflict Alex is facing in the FDA Liability Concerns can be best characterized
as:
48.
The ethical dilemma for Brenda in “The Tax Return” case can best be described as a:
49.
What ethical action should Daniel take in A Faulty Budget?
50.
In the Gateway Hospital case, Kristen’s best argument to counter the reasons and
rationalizations Troy might give for requesting an extra days’ reimbursement is?
51.
In the LinkedIn and Shut Out case, Kenny:
52.
The “Milton Manufacturing” case illustrates:
53.
The ethical dilemma for Ricardo in the Juggyfroot case can best be described as:
54.
In the Phar-Mor case, Cherelstein’s ethical dilemma can best be described as:
55.
Cynthia Cooper’s actions in the WorldCom case can be best characterized as
demonstrating:
Essay Questions
56.
At which stage of moral development are most accountants and auditors with respect to
their decision making? What factors are responsible for their being at that stage? Given
the stage of moral development you think you are at, how does this relate to the stage of
moral reasoning of most accountants and auditors? What conflicts might exist for you in
the workplace?
57.
How does Kidder’s structure for decision-making relate to the Integrated Model presented
in the chapter?
58.
Explain how virtue interacts with moral development in Thorne’s Integrated Model of
Ethical Decision-making.
59.
Assume your supervisor has reduced the number of hours you charged to the client
because it was over budget. You will not be paid for those hours. What would you do and
why? Use ethical reasoning.