Chapter 3 - Ethics Flashcards
What is the first question that should be asked when assessing whether a possible action is ethical? pg. 39
is it legal
What type of responsibility is coaching? pg. 38
Daily
Which is considered to be a more typical ethical challenge? pg. 42
allowing a vendor to pay for lunch
What test asks “would i want to be treated in the way I am considering treating someone else? pg. 41
Golden Rule
Which is not a true statement about vendors? pg. 43
a. they may assist you in collecting product information
b. vendors are concerned about furthering their business
c. cordial relationship make sense
d. they must adhere to local government’s rules
d. they must adhere to local government’s rules
What is one way you can create a strong ethical environment in your unit? pg. 38
model ethical behavior
What is being demonstrated when you coach your employees on expected behavior? pg. 36
Teach the way
What is the strongest influence on employee behavior? pg. 34
Manager Behavior
What are the most useful local government ethics policies based upon? pg. 33
Organizational Values
How often can you offer simple reminders to keep employees thinking about ethical behavior? pg. 42
Once a week
What is citizen trust in government based upon? pg. 32
Behavior of government representatives
Which is used to define ethics in action that involves public employees being familiar with the standards they are expected to uphold? pg. 35
awareness
How much of your time will you be held to the ethical standards? pg. 36
24/7
Where does ethical behavior in your unit begin? pg. 35
supervisor
what type of ethical decisions will be tougher during your course as a supervisor? pg. 33
Between right from right