WEBCE – ETHICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
You have been invited to your niece's wedding reception, and the invitation requests an
RSVP. You really don't want to go, and you could simply decline the invitation. But you
respond that you will be in attendance, and you check her bridal registry to select an
appropriate gift to bring. Your decision is based on - Answer -an area of manners; it
would have been impolite to decline.
Stefan's friends would agree that he has many vices. In describing Stefan's character,
they would probably use a term like - Answer -unfaithful
According to John Fletcher Moulton, the opposite of positive law is - Answer -free
choice
Your character is made up of both - Answer -virtues and vices
Mohammed made a $13 purchase and paid for it with a $20 bill. The cashier handed
him a $5 bill and three $1 bills as change. This cashier was somewhat slow, and there
was a long line of people behind Mohammed waiting to check out. What is the most
likely reason why Mohammed told the cashier she gave him too much change? -
Answer -it was the right thing to do
In Lake Wobegon, it is reported that all the children are above average. When it comes
to moral virtues, what's wrong with being average? - Answer -Nothing; it avoids
extremes
Six months ago, Alexandria, the insurance agency manager, told Walker, "I'm putting
you in charge of the Middleton account." Alexandria just discovered that Middleton's
policies have expired and Walker has done nothing about the renewal. This example
illustrates the point that - Answer -responsibility has to be taken
An ethical person has many positive traits. Which of the following traits does not
necessarily suggest that a person is ethical? - Answer -Consistency
In an attempt to increase agency volume, employees of the Owen Insurance Agency
are choosing sides in the debate over the best advertising campaign. One faction
suggests low-key ads that focus on the agency's humble beginnings. Another faction
suggests the agency "blow its horn" and brag about its capabilities and everything it has
done within the community. Which of the following statements does not accurately
characterize this situation? - Answer -A middle-ground approach that shows a proper
level of pride but avoids bragging is probably most desirable
A hotel bellboy walked into a supposedly vacant hotel room and encountered an elderly
man who had just gotten out of the shower. The surprised bellboy said, "Oh, excuse me,
, sir," and slowly backed out of the room. Which of the bellboy's actions was an example
of courtesy? - Answer -Saying "excuse me"
Ronny had a lot of pain and suffering as a result of an accident. Comparable injury
claims are typically settled for around $200,000, but Aileen, the adjuster assigned to the
case, settled Ronny's claim for $250,000 after Ronny hired a well-known plaintiff's
attorney and threatened to sue the insurer. In making the $250,000 settlement, Aileen
presumably decided to do what was most - Answer -practical
Jeannie tells Manuel, who is adjusting her claim, that she will take him out on a date,
"show him a good time," and buy him breakfast if he overlooks an obscure but
applicable exclusion in her policy and pays her claim. Manuel finds Jeannie attractive.
What type of dilemma does Manuel face? - Answer -Moral
Donnie has accepted an attractive job offer in another state, and he will begin work
there in 3 months. Donnie shares this information with Vivian, his department head, and
asks her to keep it strictly confidential, which she promises to do. Two weeks later,
Vivian is asked to approve a promotion for Donnie. What type of dilemma does Vivian
face? - Answer -Truth versus loyalty
A woman who has moral confidence - Answer -knows what her values are and is willing
to stand for those values.
During the Vietnam War, several people became either famous or infamous as the
result of an incident known as the My Lai Massacre. Who was Lieutenant William L.
Calley? - Answer -The leader of the platoon conducting the massacre
What is the relationship between self-respect and ethical behavior? - Answer -Having
respect for oneself and for others allows one to do the right thing.
The My Lai Massacre is an example of an incident in which a group of ethical
individuals aboard a helicopter - Answer -just stepped in and did the right thing
Like many other people, Dirk Rhodes, who owns the insurance agency, has a number
of quirks. Which of them is least likely to be considered a trivial preference? - Answer -
Dirk insists that manuals and reference materials be updated immediately whenever
changes come in
Nobody reads privacy notices, but Alfred has been instructed to include them with
certain mailings he handles. This frustrates Alfred because it adds an additional step to
the mailing process, and the added weight of the privacy document often increases the
postage. What should Alfred do? - Answer -Stop worrying about things that cannot be
changed
You have been invited to your niece's wedding reception, and the invitation requests an
RSVP. You really don't want to go, and you could simply decline the invitation. But you
respond that you will be in attendance, and you check her bridal registry to select an
appropriate gift to bring. Your decision is based on - Answer -an area of manners; it
would have been impolite to decline.
Stefan's friends would agree that he has many vices. In describing Stefan's character,
they would probably use a term like - Answer -unfaithful
According to John Fletcher Moulton, the opposite of positive law is - Answer -free
choice
Your character is made up of both - Answer -virtues and vices
Mohammed made a $13 purchase and paid for it with a $20 bill. The cashier handed
him a $5 bill and three $1 bills as change. This cashier was somewhat slow, and there
was a long line of people behind Mohammed waiting to check out. What is the most
likely reason why Mohammed told the cashier she gave him too much change? -
Answer -it was the right thing to do
In Lake Wobegon, it is reported that all the children are above average. When it comes
to moral virtues, what's wrong with being average? - Answer -Nothing; it avoids
extremes
Six months ago, Alexandria, the insurance agency manager, told Walker, "I'm putting
you in charge of the Middleton account." Alexandria just discovered that Middleton's
policies have expired and Walker has done nothing about the renewal. This example
illustrates the point that - Answer -responsibility has to be taken
An ethical person has many positive traits. Which of the following traits does not
necessarily suggest that a person is ethical? - Answer -Consistency
In an attempt to increase agency volume, employees of the Owen Insurance Agency
are choosing sides in the debate over the best advertising campaign. One faction
suggests low-key ads that focus on the agency's humble beginnings. Another faction
suggests the agency "blow its horn" and brag about its capabilities and everything it has
done within the community. Which of the following statements does not accurately
characterize this situation? - Answer -A middle-ground approach that shows a proper
level of pride but avoids bragging is probably most desirable
A hotel bellboy walked into a supposedly vacant hotel room and encountered an elderly
man who had just gotten out of the shower. The surprised bellboy said, "Oh, excuse me,
, sir," and slowly backed out of the room. Which of the bellboy's actions was an example
of courtesy? - Answer -Saying "excuse me"
Ronny had a lot of pain and suffering as a result of an accident. Comparable injury
claims are typically settled for around $200,000, but Aileen, the adjuster assigned to the
case, settled Ronny's claim for $250,000 after Ronny hired a well-known plaintiff's
attorney and threatened to sue the insurer. In making the $250,000 settlement, Aileen
presumably decided to do what was most - Answer -practical
Jeannie tells Manuel, who is adjusting her claim, that she will take him out on a date,
"show him a good time," and buy him breakfast if he overlooks an obscure but
applicable exclusion in her policy and pays her claim. Manuel finds Jeannie attractive.
What type of dilemma does Manuel face? - Answer -Moral
Donnie has accepted an attractive job offer in another state, and he will begin work
there in 3 months. Donnie shares this information with Vivian, his department head, and
asks her to keep it strictly confidential, which she promises to do. Two weeks later,
Vivian is asked to approve a promotion for Donnie. What type of dilemma does Vivian
face? - Answer -Truth versus loyalty
A woman who has moral confidence - Answer -knows what her values are and is willing
to stand for those values.
During the Vietnam War, several people became either famous or infamous as the
result of an incident known as the My Lai Massacre. Who was Lieutenant William L.
Calley? - Answer -The leader of the platoon conducting the massacre
What is the relationship between self-respect and ethical behavior? - Answer -Having
respect for oneself and for others allows one to do the right thing.
The My Lai Massacre is an example of an incident in which a group of ethical
individuals aboard a helicopter - Answer -just stepped in and did the right thing
Like many other people, Dirk Rhodes, who owns the insurance agency, has a number
of quirks. Which of them is least likely to be considered a trivial preference? - Answer -
Dirk insists that manuals and reference materials be updated immediately whenever
changes come in
Nobody reads privacy notices, but Alfred has been instructed to include them with
certain mailings he handles. This frustrates Alfred because it adds an additional step to
the mailing process, and the added weight of the privacy document often increases the
postage. What should Alfred do? - Answer -Stop worrying about things that cannot be
changed
