WEEK 1 KNOWLEDGE CHECK
1.
As part of an effort to hire younger workers, a multinational
organization assures applicants that they will get to visit its offices in
other countries and work with the employees there. However, only
two out of every nine workers actually get selected for such projects.
What moral dilemma best fits this scenario?
A. unethical company
practices
B. company allegiances
C. outright lies
D. cosmetic half-truths
Correct!
The correct answer is: D. A cosmetic half-truth involves
emphasizing a small part of the truth to make it seem more
significant and attractive than it really is. Here, the company
overemphasized the foreign travel opportunities to
encourage candidates to join it.
2.
Hester's organization has put her in charge of setting up their first
office in a different country. She hires a construction firm to oversee
the building operations. A project manager at the firm tells her that
the building work is “almost complete,” but when Hester goes in
person a week later she finds that work hasn't even begun. What
moral dilemma best describes this situation?
A. cosmetic half-truths
B. outright lies
C. unethical company practices
, D. company allegiances
Correct!
The correct answer is: B. Organizational goals may
sometimes compel managers to lie to subordinates or
clients, often to gain time until a better result is possible.
3.
Which of the following could lead to an ethical dilemma as a result of
a cosmetic half-truth?
A. A company asking a salesperson to
promise the impossible to potential buyers B. A
talent acquisition head exaggerating employee benefits to
applicants
C. A software firm supporting an unpopular
non-profit organization
D. A fashion label paying less than minimum
wage to workers
Correct!
The correct answer is: B. A cosmetic half-truth involves
emphasizing or exaggerating a small part of the truth to
make it seem more significant and attractive than it really is.
Concept: Distinguishing between legal and ethical issues
Concepts Mastery Questions
Distinguishing 100% 4 5 6
between legal and ethical issues
4.
Dave is a member of the talent acquisition team at a pharmaceutical
company. He almost always follows official guidelines when
1.
As part of an effort to hire younger workers, a multinational
organization assures applicants that they will get to visit its offices in
other countries and work with the employees there. However, only
two out of every nine workers actually get selected for such projects.
What moral dilemma best fits this scenario?
A. unethical company
practices
B. company allegiances
C. outright lies
D. cosmetic half-truths
Correct!
The correct answer is: D. A cosmetic half-truth involves
emphasizing a small part of the truth to make it seem more
significant and attractive than it really is. Here, the company
overemphasized the foreign travel opportunities to
encourage candidates to join it.
2.
Hester's organization has put her in charge of setting up their first
office in a different country. She hires a construction firm to oversee
the building operations. A project manager at the firm tells her that
the building work is “almost complete,” but when Hester goes in
person a week later she finds that work hasn't even begun. What
moral dilemma best describes this situation?
A. cosmetic half-truths
B. outright lies
C. unethical company practices
, D. company allegiances
Correct!
The correct answer is: B. Organizational goals may
sometimes compel managers to lie to subordinates or
clients, often to gain time until a better result is possible.
3.
Which of the following could lead to an ethical dilemma as a result of
a cosmetic half-truth?
A. A company asking a salesperson to
promise the impossible to potential buyers B. A
talent acquisition head exaggerating employee benefits to
applicants
C. A software firm supporting an unpopular
non-profit organization
D. A fashion label paying less than minimum
wage to workers
Correct!
The correct answer is: B. A cosmetic half-truth involves
emphasizing or exaggerating a small part of the truth to
make it seem more significant and attractive than it really is.
Concept: Distinguishing between legal and ethical issues
Concepts Mastery Questions
Distinguishing 100% 4 5 6
between legal and ethical issues
4.
Dave is a member of the talent acquisition team at a pharmaceutical
company. He almost always follows official guidelines when
