CEA Professional Conduct & Organizational Ethics 4

Question 1

A company publicly commits to sustainability but internally ignores environmental policies. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Greenwashing

Answer

Greenwashing occurs when an organization claims environmental responsibility without genuine internal commitment or action.

Question 2

Which ethical framework evaluates actions based on their adherence to rules or duties regardless of consequences?

Accepted Answer

Deontology

Answer

Deontology judges the morality of actions based on adherence to rules and duties, not on outcomes.

Question 3

An employee reports financial misconduct to regulators after internal channels fail to respond. This person is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower

Answer

A whistleblower is someone who reports illegal or unethical organizational conduct, often after internal remedies have been exhausted.

Question 4

What does 'due diligence' mean in the context of organizational ethics?

Accepted Answer

Conducting thorough investigations to identify ethical risks before making decisions

Answer

Due diligence in ethics means proactively investigating potential risks and harms before taking action or entering into agreements.

Question 5

Which situation BEST illustrates the 'slippery slope' concept in professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

Small ethical compromises that gradually lead to major misconduct

Answer

The slippery slope occurs when minor ethical violations are tolerated, normalizing larger misconduct over time.

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