CPM CPM Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Question 1

Which ethical framework focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism

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Virtue ethics

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Deontological ethics

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Relativism

Question 2

A CPM manager discovers a colleague is falsifying expense reports. The FIRST appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report it to HR or the ethics hotline

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Ignore it to avoid conflict

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Confront the colleague privately

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Share the information with the team

Question 3

Which principle requires managers to act in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders rather than personal gain?

Accepted Answer

Fiduciary duty

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Transparency

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Equity

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Accountability

Question 4

Conflict of interest in management MOST commonly arises when:

Accepted Answer

Personal interests could improperly influence professional decisions

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A manager oversees too many employees

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A project exceeds its budget

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Two departments share the same resources

Question 5

Which element is central to building an ethical organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

Tone at the top from senior leadership

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Strict hierarchical authority

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Maximum profit orientation

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Minimal employee autonomy

Question 6

Whistleblower protections in the U.S. are primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent retaliation against employees who report illegal or unethical conduct

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Reward employees financially for reporting

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Allow employees to bypass their managers

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Eliminate internal grievance procedures