Objective 5.1 Identify the Elements That Can Help Foster an Ethical Organizational Culture CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is a primary responsibility of an organizational ethics board?

   • ADeveloping the organization's marketing strategy
   • BManaging the organization's financial audits
   • CProviding oversight and guidance on ethical issues and resolving ethical dilemmas
   • DHandling all employee disciplinary actions
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2. 22application · medium

   A nonprofit organization has a diverse staff but notices that ethical discussions tend to be dominated by a few senior voices. The executive director wants to ensure all employees feel comfortable sharing their perspectives on ethical issues. Which workshop design would best foster inclusive participation?

   • AA large all-staff meeting where the executive director presents ethical scenarios and asks for comments
   • BAn anonymous online forum where employees can post their views on ethical dilemmas
   • CSmall breakout groups with a trained facilitator who ensures each person has a chance to speak
   • DA panel of senior leaders discussing their own ethical challenges
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4. 23expert · hard

   A company has an ethics program that includes a hotline, training, and an ethics board. However, a survey shows that employees do not trust the hotline because they believe reports are not acted upon. The ethics board wants to improve trust but has a limited budget. Which investment would most directly address the trust issue?

   • APublish a quarterly report summarizing the types of reports received and the actions taken, while protecting confidentiality
   • BHire more ethics board members to review reports faster
   • CInvest in a new hotline software with better call routing
   • DIncrease the budget for employee recognition awards
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5. 24expert · hard

   A mid-sized company has a limited budget for ethics initiatives. The ethics committee wants to implement a training program, but the CFO is skeptical about the return on investment. The committee must justify the budget request. Which argument best supports the need for sustained ethics resourcing?

   • AEthics training is the only way to improve employee morale
   • BEthics training is required by law in all industries
   • CEthics training reduces the risk of costly regulatory fines and reputational damage, which can far exceed the training budget
   • DEthics training guarantees that employees will never act unethically
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6. 25application · medium

   A healthcare startup is growing quickly and has begun making decisions that affect patient data privacy. The founders want to ensure ethical considerations are consistently reviewed before product launches. They have a small budget and want a sustainable oversight mechanism. What should they establish?

   • AAn external ethics consultant hired for a single project review
   • BA one-time ethics training session for all employees
   • CA cross-functional ethics board with representatives from legal, engineering, and product, meeting monthly
   • DA policy that all product decisions must be approved by the CEO
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