Compliance, Ethics, and Culture CGEIT Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–37

1. 36foundation · easy

   Why is it important to integrate ethical considerations into compliance and governance processes?

   • ATo promote a culture of integrity and accountability that goes beyond mere rule-following.
   • BTo ensure that all employees think the same way.
   • CTo shift responsibility from the organization to individual employees.
   • DTo reduce the need for compliance audits.
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2. 37expert · hard

   An IT manager at a software company discovers that a vendor has been overbilling for services. The manager's bonus is tied to staying under budget. The manager is considering whether to confront the vendor or quietly accept the overbilling to avoid conflict. Which ethical principle is most directly relevant to this decision?

   • AEthical relativism, because the manager should follow the norms of the industry.
   • BVirtue ethics, because the manager should cultivate the character trait of being a loyal employee.
   • CDeontology, because the manager has a duty to act honestly and report the overbilling regardless of consequences.
   • DUtilitarianism, because the manager should consider the greatest good for the greatest number.
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