Ethics vs Morality Quiz

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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?

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

What is an example of professional ethics?

Maintaining confidentiality in a business setting (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of professional ethics?

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

What is the main difference between normative and professional ethics?

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

What is the purpose of descriptive ethics?

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

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

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

What is the key characteristic of an amoral person?

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

What is the primary focus of ethics?

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

Which of the following is a moral principle?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between ethics and morality?

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

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

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

What is an immoral person characterized by?

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

Which of the following is an ethical principle?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Loyalty to corporations (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessment of public safety and welfare (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Minimizing environmental harm and promoting sustainability (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Compliance with professional codes of conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessing the ethical implications of designs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important virtue in the field of engineering?

Loyalty to corporations (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Continuous improvement and learning (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting formal experiments and simulations (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Right to internal recognition (B) 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?

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

What is the Greek word origin of 'ethos'?

Character (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of discrimination in a workplace?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between social system and individual?

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

What is the main purpose of ethics in professional contexts?

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

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

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

What is the key difference between law and ethics?

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

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

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

What is the consequence of violating law?

Punishment such as imprisonment or fine (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased trust between the employee and employer (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the nature of ethics compared to law?

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

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

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

How do ethics adapt to changing societal norms and values?

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