DECA Business Ethics 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in business ethics?

Accepted Answer

To protect confidential business information from being shared

Answer

An NDA is a legal contract that prevents parties from sharing confidential information with unauthorized individuals or organizations.

Question 2

Which practice violates ethical standards in advertising?

Accepted Answer

Making false claims about a product's benefits

Answer

Making false claims about a product is deceptive advertising and violates both ethical standards and consumer protection laws.

Question 3

In business ethics, 'fairness' most directly relates to:

Accepted Answer

Treating all stakeholders equitably and without bias

Answer

Fairness in business ethics means treating all stakeholders — employees, customers, suppliers — equitably and without discrimination or favoritism.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'greenwashing'?

Accepted Answer

Misleading consumers by falsely claiming products are environmentally friendly

Answer

Greenwashing is the practice of making unsubstantiated or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or company.

Question 5

A business manager discovers that a top-performing employee has been falsifying sales reports. Ethically, the manager should:

Accepted Answer

Address the behavior and apply appropriate consequences

Answer

Ethical management requires addressing dishonest behavior consistently regardless of an employee's performance level to maintain organizational integrity.

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DECA Business Ethics 2