Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 9: Workplace Ethics

Interactive Practice Tests

1
The willingness to be accountable for an action or situation is called
A)responsibility
B)company culture
C)job description
D)résumé
2
The principles of conduct of a group or society are called
A)confidentiality
B)honesty
C)ethics
D)prejudice
3
Doing what needs to be done without being told is an example of
A)initiative
B)cooperation
C)confidentiality
D)loyalty
4
Keeping track of how you spend your time at work in order to identify ways to make better use of that time is one way you can
A)become self-managing.
B)show company loyalty.
C)maintain your values.
D)earn a promotion.
5
Employers generally expect new workers to
A)make many mistakes.
B)be willing to learn.
C)work overtime.
D)take a few office supplies.
6
The key skill you will need to follow directions is
A)taking notes.
B)doing two tasks at once.
C)speaking clearly.
D)listening carefully.
7
People who complain when doing tasks they don't like are not being
A)loyal.
B)ethical.
C)responsible.
D)cooperative.
8
If you are the victim of an unethical action by your employer, it's a good idea to
A)keep a written record of the incident.
B)send a memo to all coworkers.
C)confront your employer.
D)ignore the incident.
9
Most importantly, employers today seek employees who
A)can do one task well.
B)fit in to their organization's structure.
C)do a lot of things well
D)volunteer outside of the workplace.
10
Taking on more responsibility at work
A)makes your job more interesting.
B)demonstrates your honesty.
C)helps maintain confidentiality.
D)shows you are willing to follow directions.
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