Chapter 3 - Ethics Flashcards

1
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What is the first question that should be asked when assessing whether a possible action is ethical? pg. 39

A

is it legal

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2
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What type of responsibility is coaching? pg. 38

A

Daily

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3
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Which is considered to be a more typical ethical challenge? pg. 42

A

allowing a vendor to pay for lunch

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4
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What test asks “would i want to be treated in the way I am considering treating someone else? pg. 41

A

Golden Rule

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5
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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

A

d. they must adhere to local government’s rules

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6
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What is one way you can create a strong ethical environment in your unit? pg. 38

A

model ethical behavior

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7
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What is being demonstrated when you coach your employees on expected behavior? pg. 36

A

Teach the way

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8
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What is the strongest influence on employee behavior? pg. 34

A

Manager Behavior

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9
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What are the most useful local government ethics policies based upon? pg. 33

A

Organizational Values

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10
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How often can you offer simple reminders to keep employees thinking about ethical behavior? pg. 42

A

Once a week

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11
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What is citizen trust in government based upon? pg. 32

A

Behavior of government representatives

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12
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Which is used to define ethics in action that involves public employees being familiar with the standards they are expected to uphold? pg. 35

A

awareness

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13
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How much of your time will you be held to the ethical standards? pg. 36

A

24/7

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14
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Where does ethical behavior in your unit begin? pg. 35

A

supervisor

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15
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what type of ethical decisions will be tougher during your course as a supervisor? pg. 33

A

Between right from right

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16
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What would be the second question you should ask yourself when trying to make an ethical decision? pg. 40

A

would I be happy explaining what I did to my co-workers without shame or embarrassment?

17
Q

Which aspect of the guide to ethical decision making deals with if there is a conflict of interest in fact? pg. 39

A

Appearances

18
Q

What does ethics stand for?

A

Equity
Trust and transparency
Honor
Integrity
Commitment
Stewardship

19
Q

Public employees as accountable to their supervisors, government leaders, and the community. This accountability also extends to their private lives?

A

Accountability

20
Q

Public employees must be genuine in character and willing to do the right thing even when no one is watching?

A

Authenticity

21
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Guide to Ethical Decision Making?

A
  1. The Law- is it legal? Does it meet the spirit of the law?
  2. Policy- am I violating a regulation or policy or breaking a rule that everyone else must follow?
  3. Integrity- am I breaking my word, a trust, a promise, or a value?
  4. Appearances- do I have a conflict of interest in fact or appearances? Am I the only or prime beneficiary of an offer or service?
  5. Clear thinking- is emotion or bias clouding my judgement?
  6. Perspective- when I look back on this situation, will I be proud of my conduct? Is it my finest hour or one I might regret?
22
Q

What would my role model or mentor think or do in the same situation?Should be someone who represents the principles of honesty, trust worthiness, and integrity?

A

The role model test