Objective 5.1 Identify the Elements That Can Help Foster an Ethical Organizational Culture CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A technology company has a written code of conduct but employees rarely discuss ethical dilemmas in their daily work. The chief ethics officer wants to make ethics more tangible and interactive. Which initiative would most directly engage employees in applying ethical principles to real situations?

   • ADistribute a wallet card with the company's core values and the ethics hotline number
   • BPublish a monthly newsletter that summarizes recent ethics policy updates
   • CFacilitate small-group workshops where teams work through case studies and role-play ethical decisions
   • DCreate an online training module that employees must complete annually
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2. 12application · medium

   A multinational corporation has operations in several countries with differing legal and cultural norms. The board wants to ensure consistent ethical oversight across all regions. What should the ethics board's structure include to achieve this?

   • AA single ethics officer based at headquarters who makes all decisions
   • BA committee of external consultants who review decisions quarterly
   • CIndependent ethics boards in each country with no central coordination
   • DRegional ethics representatives who report to a central ethics board
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4. 13foundation · easy

   An organization wants to implement an ethics training program that helps employees apply ethical principles in their daily work. Which component is most essential for such a program to be effective?

   • AA detailed handbook that lists all company policies and procedures
   • BA one-time mandatory online course that employees complete at their own pace
   • CInteractive case studies and decision-making frameworks that employees practice and discuss
   • DA short video from the CEO emphasizing the importance of ethics
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5. 14application · medium

   A marketing agency has a high turnover rate among junior staff, who report that they feel pressured to exaggerate product claims. The leadership team wants to reinforce ethical norms and reduce turnover. Which workshop activity would most directly address the junior staff's concern?

   • AA workshop on the history of advertising regulations
   • BA workshop where senior leaders present their own marketing successes
   • CA workshop on improving client communication skills
   • DA workshop where junior staff practice responding to pressure from clients to exaggerate claims
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6. 15application · medium

   A public utility company has an ethics committee that only meets after a major incident occurs. The board wants to shift to a proactive approach where ethical risks are identified before they escalate. What should the committee's responsibilities include to achieve this?

   • AConduct regular reviews of projects and decisions to identify potential ethical risks before implementation
   • BFocus solely on disciplining employees who violate the code of conduct
   • CWait for employees to report concerns and then investigate them
   • DDelegate all ethical decisions to department managers
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