Chapter 08 Protecting People and Information: Threats and
Safeguards Answer Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
Which of the following is an example of the unethical use of computers?
Topic: Introduction
2.
Which of the following is true of an ethical dilemma?
3.
_____ can be defined as the principles and standards that guide our
behavior toward other people.
4.
Which of the following is true of ethics and ethical people?
5.
David works as process supervisor at an industrial plant. In his company, he
is known by all his colleagues and superiors as an honest worker whose
decisions are always guided by ethical values. Recently, David came to
know that due to the irresponsible disposal of company waste, the local
groundwater has been contaminated. Because of this, a large number of
people living in close proximity to the plant have been suffering from severe
ailments. However, in spite of knowing this, David does not take any action.
Which of the following, if true, most likely explains David’s decision not to
act?
Level of Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Ethics
6.
Which of the following is part of the outermost level of an individual’s
ethical structure?
Topic: Ethics
7.
Among the three levels of an individual’s ethical structure, the _____ level
involves things that most people would not consider bad, such as taking a
couple of paper clips or sending an occasional personal e-mail on company
time.
8.
Which of the following is part of the innermost level of an individual’s
ethical structure?
9.
Among the three levels of an individual’s ethical structure, the _____ level
involves ethical violations that one would consider very serious, such as
embezzling funds or selling company records to a competitor.
10.
Michelle works as an engineer at a software firm and often checks her
personal e-mail while at work. Due to the long hours she puts in at the
office, she does not have any time to check her e-mail at home and hence,
feels that her actions are acceptable. Michelle’s behavior relates to which of
the following levels of her ethical structure?
11.
Palmer Inc. recently found out that a senior researcher at the company,
Jessica Hughes, has been selling the firm’s trade secrets to a leading
competitor. Though Jessica knew that her actions would result in serious
consequences, she went ahead and shared the confidential information
with the rival firm. Jessica’s behavior relates to which of the following levels
of her ethical structure?
12.
An assessment of what is right or wrong can be determined by considering
____, which can be understood as the benefit or harm that will come from a
particular decision.
13.
Peter works as a quality inspection officer at a coffee factory. Due to
personal obligations, he needs to leave work early one day, because of
which certain consignments will be shipped without any quality checks.
Peter is now thinking about the actions that the company will take against
him if they find out about it. Which of the following is Peter considering
before making his decision?
14.
The management at Belle Cosmetics, a company headquartered in Jakarta,
is contemplating whether or not to use palm oil extracts for their hair
products. Though the extracts are proven to nourish hair, using palm oil for
commercial products is a major cause of deforestation in Indonesia. They
feel that using palm oil extracts will make their customers shift their
loyalties to other brands. Which of the following considerations is the
company taking into account while making their decision?
15.
Kelly, who works at an advertising firm, regularly receives calls from friends
and family during office hours. Though she knows that it is not right on her
part to spend a lot of time answering personal calls, she feels that the
management will not take any strict action against her because she always
meets project deadlines and provides quality work. Which of the following is
Kelly considering while making her decision to continue taking calls?
16.
An assessment of what is right or wrong can be determined by considering
____, which refers to the probability that the harm or benefit will occur if
one undertakes an action.
17.
An assessment of what is right or wrong can be determined by considering
the ____, which may be defined as how long it will take for the benefit or
harm to take effect.
18.
_____ refers to the extent to which one identifies with the person or persons
who will receive the benefit or suffer the harm associated with a particular
decision.
19.
An assessment of what is right or wrong can be made by considering _____
which focuses on the number of people that will be affected by one’s
action.
20.
The management at Corpus Inc. is weighing the pros and cons of moving
their factory from Michigan to Vermont. They know that the move will lower
their operating costs, however, they are also aware that several of their
factory workers will be left without a job because of their inability to
relocate. Which of the following considerations is the company taking into
account while making their decision?