#1
Which of the following best defines personal ethics?
Ethical principles applied in professional settings
Ethical principles guiding individual behavior
Company policies and procedures
Legal regulations
#2
What is the 'Golden Rule' in ethics?
He who has the gold makes the rules
Treat others as you would like to be treated
All that glitters is not gold
Gold is the root of all evil
#3
What is the concept of 'whistleblowing' in professional ethics?
Blowing a whistle to signal the end of a workday
Reporting illegal or unethical behavior within an organization
Making noise to distract colleagues
Celebrating an achievement
#4
What is the primary purpose of a professional code of ethics?
To maximize profits
To ensure compliance with laws
To provide guidelines for ethical conduct
To minimize competition
#5
In the context of professional ethics, what does the acronym 'CSR' stand for?
Customer Service Representative
Corporate Social Responsibility
Critical Success Ratio
Code of Social Responsibility
#6
What is the role of confidentiality in professional ethics?
To ensure transparency in business dealings
To protect sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure
To encourage sharing of information
To promote competition
#7
In ethical decision-making, what does 'integrity' refer to?
Consistency in decision-making
Adherence to moral and ethical principles
Following the majority opinion
Flexibility in values
#8
What is the concept of 'cultural relativism' in ethical discussions?
The belief that ethics is universal across all cultures
The view that ethical principles are culturally dependent
The promotion of cultural superiority in ethics
The rejection of cultural diversity
#9
What is the primary focus of environmental ethics?
Promoting economic growth
Advocating for social justice
Examining ethical obligations towards the environment
Enhancing technological advancements
#10
What is the significance of 'informed consent' in medical ethics?
Consent provided without any information
Consent given with full understanding of risks and benefits
Consent obtained through deception
Consent given under pressure
#11
Which ethical theory emphasizes the consequences of actions as the determining factor of morality?
Virtue Ethics
Deontological Ethics
Consequentialist Ethics
Relativistic Ethics
#12
Which of the following is not a core value in professional ethics?
Honesty
Integrity
Deception
Respect
#13
What is the main purpose of a conflict of interest policy in professional settings?
To encourage conflicts for innovation
To manage and mitigate conflicts that may compromise integrity
To ignore conflicts for a harmonious work environment
To encourage competition among employees
#14
In professional ethics, what does 'fiduciary duty' refer to?
A duty to disclose confidential information
A duty to act in the best interest of another party
A duty to prioritize personal interests
A duty to avoid all conflicts of interest
#15
Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of individual character and virtues?
Consequentialist Ethics
Deontological Ethics
Virtue Ethics
Relativistic Ethics
#16
In the context of ethics, what does 'ethical relativism' propose?
The existence of absolute ethical principles
The idea that ethical principles are subjective and vary among individuals
The rejection of cultural diversity
The promotion of a single ethical standard for all
#17
What is the 'veil of ignorance' in ethical philosophy?
A metaphor for hiding unethical behavior
A thought experiment encouraging decisions without knowledge of one's own position in society
A technique to deceive others
An ethical code based on ignorance