DECA Business Ethics 1

Question 1

Which ethical principle requires business professionals to be honest and truthful in all their dealings?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Answer

Integrity means being honest and having strong moral principles, which is foundational to ethical business conduct.

Question 2

A DECA member notices a coworker taking money from the cash register. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Report it to management or a supervisor

Answer

Reporting theft to management upholds ethical standards and protects the business, which is the responsible course of action.

Question 3

What term describes a conflict between a personal interest and a professional responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Conflict of interest

Answer

A conflict of interest occurs when personal interests could improperly influence professional decisions or actions.

Question 4

Which document outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviors for employees within an organization?

Accepted Answer

Code of ethics

Answer

A code of ethics is a formal document that establishes standards of conduct and ethical expectations for employees.

Question 5

Whistleblowing in a business context refers to:

Accepted Answer

Reporting illegal or unethical behavior within an organization

Answer

Whistleblowing means reporting unethical or illegal activities by an organization or individual to internal or external authorities.

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