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Sexual harassment can only occur between a man and a woman.
Sexual harassment can only occur between a man and a woman.
False
Gift-giving in a business context can be seen as a way to establish goodwill with partners.
Gift-giving in a business context can be seen as a way to establish goodwill with partners.
True
The harasser's conduct must be welcome for it to be considered harassment.
The harasser's conduct must be welcome for it to be considered harassment.
False
Obscene letters are considered an acceptable form of communication in business.
Obscene letters are considered an acceptable form of communication in business.
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The position of the giver and receiver can influence the perception of gift-giving.
The position of the giver and receiver can influence the perception of gift-giving.
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Work is solely aimed at personal satisfaction and has no social implications.
Work is solely aimed at personal satisfaction and has no social implications.
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According to St. Thomas Aquinas, work can prevent idleness, which is a source of many evils.
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, work can prevent idleness, which is a source of many evils.
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Respecting superior and co-workers is considered a key way to enjoy work and create spiritual values.
Respecting superior and co-workers is considered a key way to enjoy work and create spiritual values.
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One of the basic duties of employers is to ensure that workers are treated as slaves for profit.
One of the basic duties of employers is to ensure that workers are treated as slaves for profit.
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Workers have the obligation to never injure capital or steal from their employer.
Workers have the obligation to never injure capital or steal from their employer.
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The Golden Rule is one of the steps to enjoy work and create spiritual values.
The Golden Rule is one of the steps to enjoy work and create spiritual values.
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It is acceptable for employers to assign tasks exceeding a worker's physical strength.
It is acceptable for employers to assign tasks exceeding a worker's physical strength.
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Being generous is not considered an important practice in developing good work ethics.
Being generous is not considered an important practice in developing good work ethics.
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A citizen who gives an expensive gift to expedite service is engaging in a form of bribery.
A citizen who gives an expensive gift to expedite service is engaging in a form of bribery.
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Office romance always improves productivity among co-workers.
Office romance always improves productivity among co-workers.
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Price gouging is generally regarded as an ethical pricing strategy.
Price gouging is generally regarded as an ethical pricing strategy.
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Unintentional misrepresentation occurs when a person knowingly provides false information.
Unintentional misrepresentation occurs when a person knowingly provides false information.
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The use of exaggerated claims in advertising is a form of deceptive advertising.
The use of exaggerated claims in advertising is a form of deceptive advertising.
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Caveat emptor means the seller is responsible for ensuring the buyer is satisfied.
Caveat emptor means the seller is responsible for ensuring the buyer is satisfied.
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A sympathy strike involves workers in one industry supporting workers in a completely unrelated industry.
A sympathy strike involves workers in one industry supporting workers in a completely unrelated industry.
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A sit-down strike occurs when employees refuse to report to their workplace altogether.
A sit-down strike occurs when employees refuse to report to their workplace altogether.
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Damaged professional reputations can result from affairs that begin in the workplace.
Damaged professional reputations can result from affairs that begin in the workplace.
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Misleading advertising includes deceptive packaging and short weighing practices.
Misleading advertising includes deceptive packaging and short weighing practices.
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Economic strikes are based on the demand for better working conditions that employers want to provide.
Economic strikes are based on the demand for better working conditions that employers want to provide.
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A wildcat strike is conducted with the approval of the union leadership.
A wildcat strike is conducted with the approval of the union leadership.
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Recognition strikes aim to force employers to acknowledge and negotiate with the union.
Recognition strikes aim to force employers to acknowledge and negotiate with the union.
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Recruitment is optional in the context of earnings.
Recruitment is optional in the context of earnings.
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Earnings are intrinsically tied to the recruitment process.
Earnings are intrinsically tied to the recruitment process.
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Efforts to sell products to the public are significant.
Efforts to sell products to the public are significant.
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Products are largely consumed within the public organization.
Products are largely consumed within the public organization.
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Bonuses are determined based on sales to final users.
Bonuses are determined based on sales to final users.
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Members of the scheme are the primary consumers of the products sold.
Members of the scheme are the primary consumers of the products sold.
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Sales efforts are being enforced greatly to the public.
Sales efforts are being enforced greatly to the public.
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Only products consumed internally are considered for bonuses.
Only products consumed internally are considered for bonuses.
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Earnings are linked to the act of recruitment.
Earnings are linked to the act of recruitment.
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Efforts to sell products externally are negligible.
Efforts to sell products externally are negligible.
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Pyramiding is considered legal when income is generated solely on product sales.
Pyramiding is considered legal when income is generated solely on product sales.
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In a pyramiding structure, income can be generated through the process of recruiting others.
In a pyramiding structure, income can be generated through the process of recruiting others.
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Pyramiding typically provides a training program for participants.
Pyramiding typically provides a training program for participants.
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Consumable products in a pyramiding scheme are usually priced reasonably with a few retail sales.
Consumable products in a pyramiding scheme are usually priced reasonably with a few retail sales.
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Pyramiding serves a legitimate economic function by acting as a channel of distribution.
Pyramiding serves a legitimate economic function by acting as a channel of distribution.
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Participants in a pyramiding system earn nothing just by sponsoring others.
Participants in a pyramiding system earn nothing just by sponsoring others.
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Pyramiding schemes typically have a system of consumer product movement.
Pyramiding schemes typically have a system of consumer product movement.
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Legal income from a pyramiding scheme is primarily generated through recruiting new participants.
Legal income from a pyramiding scheme is primarily generated through recruiting new participants.
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A pyramid scheme can sometimes have excellent products that influence its legitimacy.
A pyramid scheme can sometimes have excellent products that influence its legitimacy.
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Pyramiding ensures that all participants earn a fixed income regardless of their sales efforts.
Pyramiding ensures that all participants earn a fixed income regardless of their sales efforts.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Work Ethics
- Work is viewed as both a personal and social activity
- Work is aimed at developing individuals and preserving society
- A person's attitude towards work greatly influences its success or failure
- Work's purpose is economic gain (mental and physical work)
Work Ethics in the Bible
- God is the author of work, blessing and sanctifying it
- Old Testament: God created the world in six days, resting on the seventh
- New Testament: God became man, thereby sanctifying human work
- Work is not drudgery or a curse, but an activity with value
The Theological Meaning of Work (St. Thomas Aquinas)
- Work has four purposes: daily livelihood, prevention of idleness, curbing rebellious flesh, and giving to others
- Idle hands are Devils' workshop
How to Enjoy Work and Create Spiritual Values
- Practice the Golden Rule
- Guard your mouth
- Avoid inappropriate jokes
- Practice ethical behaviour
- Learn to forgive
- Be generous
- Respect superiors and coworkers
- Be considerate
- Perform work to the best of your ability
- Don't bring problems at home to work
- Be grateful
- Inspire others
- Read the Bible daily
- Develop a personal relationship with God
- Smile and enjoy work
Basic Duties of Employers
- Respect the dignity of workers
- Appreciate the work done
- Avoid treating employees as slaves for money
- Don't assign tasks beyond employee capability, health or age
- Give fair wages
- Let employees practice their religion
- Guide and educate employees
- Consider opportunities for promotion
Basic Duties of Workers
- Work honestly
- Comply with agreements
- Avoid injuring property or defrauding the employer
- Refrain from violence or deceit when presenting issues
- Avoid consulting people of bad character or evil intentions
Ethical Issues and Problems in Business
- Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
- Quid Pro Quo: Requiring sexual favors in exchange for employment benefits.
- Hostile Environment: Creating a workplace atmosphere that is intimidating, offensive, or hostile.
- Gift Giving and Bribery: Giving gifts to gain a benefit or influence.
- Advertising: Misrepresentation, concealed costs, deceptive practices.
- Fair Pricing: Concealing true costs or manipulating price for profit.
Office Romance
- A relationship between two people employed by the same organization
- Both benefits and disadvantages may arise
Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) and Pyramiding
- A system where people recruit others to sell products
- Often focuses on recruitment rather than product sales
- Questionable ethics and practices
Misrepresentation
- Deliberate or unintentional distortion of information
- Intentional is 'lying' while unintentional is 'mistaking'
- Important in business as trust is essential
- Types include deceptive packaging, adulteration, misbranding, short weight/count
- The use of 'Weasel words' in advertising can be misrepresenting
Morality of Labor Strikes
- Workers refusing to work to gain better conditions
- Various types of worker strikes including: Sit-down, general, sympathy
- Motivations may include higher pay, better treatment, or improved benefits
- Strikes and their morality
Whistle-blowing
- Disclosing confidential information to expose illegal or unethical behaviour
- Types: External: to the public; Internal: within the organization
The Morality of Advertising
- Plays a crucial role in marketing
- Ethical concerns include deceptive advertising, exaggerated claims, targeting children, and misleading customers
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Explore the multifaceted nature of work ethics through theological perspectives and moral guidelines. This quiz delves into the significance of work in personal development, societal preservation, and spiritual value creation. Understand how biblical principles and teachings from St. Thomas Aquinas inform our approach to work.
