SAEE Professional Ethics and Conduct 2

Question 1

An employee discovers that a coworker has been falsifying time sheets. What is the most ethical first step?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern through the proper internal channel

Answer

Confront the coworker publicly

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Ignore it to avoid conflict

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Falsify your own time sheet in retaliation

Question 2

Which principle requires professionals to avoid situations where personal interests conflict with their duties?

Accepted Answer

Conflict of interest avoidance

Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Punctuality

Answer

Networking

Question 3

A professional receives an expensive gift from a vendor seeking a contract. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline or disclose it per policy

Answer

Accept it quietly

Answer

Share it with the team

Answer

Demand a larger gift

Question 4

What does maintaining client confidentiality primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive information entrusted to the professional

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The professional's reputation only

Answer

Company profits

Answer

Public marketing efforts

Question 5

Acting with integrity means a professional should:

Accepted Answer

Be honest even when it is difficult

Answer

Tell people what they want to hear

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Hide mistakes to look competent

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Prioritize speed over accuracy

Question 6

Which action best demonstrates accountability in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Owning your mistakes and correcting them

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Blaming others for errors

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Avoiding difficult tasks

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Taking credit for team work

Question 7

A professional code of conduct primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Guide ethical behavior and decision-making

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Increase company revenue

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Replace all laws

Answer

Limit employee creativity