Chapter 3 - Ethics

Question 1

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

Answer 1

is it legal

Question 2

What type of responsibility is coaching? pg. 38

Answer 2

Daily

Question 3

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

Answer 3

allowing a vendor to pay for lunch

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Golden Rule

Question 5

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

Answer 5

d. they must adhere to local government’s rules

Question 6

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

Answer 6

model ethical behavior

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Teach the way

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Manager Behavior

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Organizational Values

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Once a week

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Behavior of government representatives

Question 12

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

Answer 12

awareness

Question 13

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

Answer 13

24/7

Question 14

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

Answer 14

supervisor

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Between right from right

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Appearances

Question 18

What does ethics stand for?

Answer 18

Equity
Trust and transparency
Honor
Integrity
Commitment
Stewardship

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Accountability

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Authenticity

Question 21

Guide to Ethical Decision Making?

Answer 21

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?

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

The role model test