AFAB 130 MIDTERM EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.What is Ethics?
- ANSWERS-In its simplest terms, Ethics is the study of "how to live life
well" (Beabout & Wennemann)
-6 Moral principles upon which decisions or actions of an individual or a
group are based.
*The principle of autonomy - Respect the autonomy of others
*The principle of non-maleficence - Do not inflict harm on others
*The principle of beneficence - Promote the good of others
*The principle of justice - Give others what is owed or due to them;
give others what they deserve
*The principle of truth-telling - Disclose all relevant information
honestly and intelligibly; do not intentionally deceive
*The principle of promise-keeping - Be faithful to just agreements;
honor contracts
\.What are Morals?
,- ANSWERS-Concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human
behavior
\.What is Safety Ethics?
- ANSWERS-Don't do any harm, be honest in your dealings, do a good
job
Personal safety ethics are considered to be safety related ethics that an
individual strongly believes in.
Professional safety ethics are more company mandated, and don't
necessarily align themselves with personal safety ethics.
\.What is meant by "whistle blowing'?
- ANSWERS-The disclosure by a person, usually an employee in a
government agency or private enterprise, to the public or to those in
authority, of mismanagement, corruption, illegality, or some other
wrongdoing.
\.What is meant by "pencil whipping"?
- ANSWERS-It is signing for a job that has not been performed.
, \.What is meant by "not knowing when to act"? - ANSWERS-Procedural
violations in aviation maintenance are inevitable because:
-There are too many procedures
-Maintenance procedures are part of federal regulations
-Practically impossible for management or the FAA to ensure consistent
compliance
-Increased emphasis on on-time performance rather than safety has
encouraged shortcuts
\.What are the 5 theories of ethics (Beabout & Wennemann)?
What are the problems with applying each? - ANSWERS-
Egoism:Selfishness or pursuit of self-interest.
Conventional Morality:Morality based on the conventions of one's
society or social circles.
Utilitarianism: Judging actions by their ability to produce the greatest
benefit for the greatest number of people.
Duty Ethics: Duty-based judgment of actions; to do one's moral duty.
Virtue Ethics: To act in accordance with certain basic human virtues
such as , wisdom, justice, temperance, and prudence.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.What is Ethics?
- ANSWERS-In its simplest terms, Ethics is the study of "how to live life
well" (Beabout & Wennemann)
-6 Moral principles upon which decisions or actions of an individual or a
group are based.
*The principle of autonomy - Respect the autonomy of others
*The principle of non-maleficence - Do not inflict harm on others
*The principle of beneficence - Promote the good of others
*The principle of justice - Give others what is owed or due to them;
give others what they deserve
*The principle of truth-telling - Disclose all relevant information
honestly and intelligibly; do not intentionally deceive
*The principle of promise-keeping - Be faithful to just agreements;
honor contracts
\.What are Morals?
,- ANSWERS-Concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human
behavior
\.What is Safety Ethics?
- ANSWERS-Don't do any harm, be honest in your dealings, do a good
job
Personal safety ethics are considered to be safety related ethics that an
individual strongly believes in.
Professional safety ethics are more company mandated, and don't
necessarily align themselves with personal safety ethics.
\.What is meant by "whistle blowing'?
- ANSWERS-The disclosure by a person, usually an employee in a
government agency or private enterprise, to the public or to those in
authority, of mismanagement, corruption, illegality, or some other
wrongdoing.
\.What is meant by "pencil whipping"?
- ANSWERS-It is signing for a job that has not been performed.
, \.What is meant by "not knowing when to act"? - ANSWERS-Procedural
violations in aviation maintenance are inevitable because:
-There are too many procedures
-Maintenance procedures are part of federal regulations
-Practically impossible for management or the FAA to ensure consistent
compliance
-Increased emphasis on on-time performance rather than safety has
encouraged shortcuts
\.What are the 5 theories of ethics (Beabout & Wennemann)?
What are the problems with applying each? - ANSWERS-
Egoism:Selfishness or pursuit of self-interest.
Conventional Morality:Morality based on the conventions of one's
society or social circles.
Utilitarianism: Judging actions by their ability to produce the greatest
benefit for the greatest number of people.
Duty Ethics: Duty-based judgment of actions; to do one's moral duty.
Virtue Ethics: To act in accordance with certain basic human virtues
such as , wisdom, justice, temperance, and prudence.
