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What is the primary focus of normative ethics?

  • Analyzing moral dilemmas in a business environment
  • Prescribing principles for professional behavior
  • Understanding moral beliefs and behaviors of people
  • Determining what is morally right or wrong (correct)

What is the main difference between normative and descriptive ethics?

  • One is about morality, the other is about business
  • One prescribes what is right or wrong, the other describes moral beliefs (correct)
  • One is about fairness, the other is about justice
  • One is about individuals, the other is about groups

What is the golden rule of normative ethics?

  • Do to others what you want others to do to you (correct)
  • Respect the moral beliefs of others
  • Treat others with fairness and justice
  • Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you

What is the main goal of descriptive ethics?

<p>To understand moral beliefs and behaviors of people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of professional ethics?

<p>Maintaining confidentiality in a business setting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of professional ethics?

<p>Principles for professional behavior in a business environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between normative and professional ethics?

<p>One is about personal behavior, the other is about professional behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of descriptive ethics?

<p>To provide insights into how people reason about moral dilemmas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of morals in guiding decision-making?

<p>To dictate what is right or wrong based on social and cultural values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of an amoral person?

<p>They do not know the difference between right and wrong (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of ethics?

<p>Determining what is good or bad in various situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a moral principle?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between ethics and morality?

<p>Ethics is about right or wrong conduct, while morality is a personal compass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of ethics in guiding decision-making?

<p>To provide a framework for determining right or wrong (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an immoral person characterized by?

<p>They know the difference but do wrong anyway (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an ethical principle?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of engineering ethics in relation to clients and colleagues?

<p>Loyalty to corporations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of engineering ethics in relation to society?

<p>Assessment of public safety and welfare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of engineering ethics in relation to the environment?

<p>Minimizing environmental harm and promoting sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of engineering ethics in relation to professional conduct?

<p>Compliance with professional codes of conduct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of engineering ethics in relation to decision-making?

<p>Assessing the ethical implications of designs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important virtue in the field of engineering?

<p>Loyalty to corporations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of engineering ethics in relation to professional development?

<p>Continuous improvement and learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of engineering ethics in relation to social experimentation?

<p>Conducting formal experiments and simulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the rights that motivates an employee to be a trustful member of the organization?

<p>Right to internal recognition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation where an employer's actions conflict with an employee's right to privacy?

<p>Unlocking and checking the desk of a subordinate in their absence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek word origin of 'ethos'?

<p>Character (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of discrimination in a workplace?

<p>Internally affecting a person's self-identity and self-respect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the right to equal opportunity?

<p>Treating everyone equally, regardless of their background (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between social system and individual?

<p>Social system is external, individual is internal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ethics in professional contexts?

<p>To guide human conduct and decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a factor that can lead to discrimination in a workplace?

<p>An employee's race or political outlook (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between law and ethics?

<p>Law is governed by government, ethics is influenced by individual norms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recognizing an employee's achievements?

<p>To motivate the employee to be a trustful member of the organization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of violating law?

<p>Punishment such as imprisonment or fine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an employer respecting an employee's right to privacy?

<p>Increased trust between the employee and employer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the right to internal recognition?

<p>Recognizing an employee's achievements with fair remuneration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of ethics compared to law?

<p>Ethics do not have a binding nature, law does (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ethics in personal decision-making?

<p>To help people decide what is right or wrong (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ethics adapt to changing societal norms and values?

<p>Ethics adapt to changing societal norms and values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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