Sergent 4/22/13

Question 1

What does Ethics mean?

Answer 1

The rules of conduct that people should follow

Accepted rules of conduct in a society; they have to do with the struggle with good and bad.

Question 2

What does Value system mean?

Answer 2

Consist of our set of ideas, beliefs, interest, likes, and dislikes that we use everyday to make decisions.

Question 3

What are universal norms?

Answer 3

The normal beliefs of people in most cultures

Question 4

What does conscience mean?

Answer 4

It is the awareness of desire to act properly and the awareness of quilt when improper acts are committed

Question 5

Describe what our beliefs may be based on and what we need to be tolerant of in others.

Answer 5

Our beliefs come from what we learn from our parents or guardians and it is out experiences .
We should be tolerant of the dignity of all people.

Question 6

What does conventional values mean?

Answer 6

Generally accepted and enforced within a given social order as binding upon the members of that social order.

Question 7

What does prudent values mean?

Answer 7

Our behavior; a term that is often a substitute for the word ethics

Question 8

What does morals mean?

Answer 8

Willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking.

Question 9

What does personal values mean?

Answer 9

Acquired from friends, parents, family, church, and school.

Question 10

What does moral values mean?

Answer 10

Moral values provide a point of view that people use to argue for social and personal change to an ideal set of values.

Question 11

True or false:

For a military professional, the greatest value is in rising in the ranks.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

True or false:

Situational ethics may demand that we steal in order to survive.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or false:

Non-universal norms require the observation of all religious values.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or false:

The desire for recognition is a basic physical need.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

True or false:

Having integrity may involve having several different codes of ethics.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

True or false:

No one likes to admit being wrong or making a mistake.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True or false:

A lack of integrity in an organization damages the trust of the organization, our own trust, and mutual respect.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or false:

Integrity at work is just as important as integrity in personal affairs.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

True or false:
General George C. Marshall once said that decisions involving physical courage are much harder than those requiring moral courage.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Multiple choice:
In many southwest Asian countries, one cultural rule is that women must ___________.
A) show their arms, legs, and faces in public.
B) cover their arms, legs, and faces in public.
C) wear wigs in public.
D) cover their hair and faces in private.

Answer 20

B

Question 21

Multiple choice:
Some people believe that a moral code lacks meaning because people always do what they is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) right
B) fun and amusing
C) in their own best interest
D) good for their loved ones

Answer 21

C

Question 22

Multiple choice:
Leaders are admired for their ability to influence and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ other.
A) deceive
B) motivate
C) follow
D) tolerate

Answer 22

B

Question 23

Multiple choice:
When no good option is available in making a decision, a leader may have to choose between that which is bad and that which is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) worse
B) excellent
C) pleasant
D) appropriate

Answer 23

A

Question 24

Multiple choice:
When working in a given profession, one should \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the set of accepted professional standards or work within the system to change them.
A) get around
B) resent
C) alter
D) abide by

Answer 24

D

Question 25

``` Multiple choice: Our actions are ______________ if they do not help achieve the goals of our organization. A) acceptable B) fruitless C) effective D) ethical ```

Answer 25

B

Question 26

Fill in the blank: Moral courage is to know 1)_________ from 2)_______, to posses a firm set of 3)_________, and to do what is right regardless of the 4) _________.

Answer 26

1) Right 2) Wrong 3) Ethics 4) Consciences

Question 27

Fill in the blank: | You can develop moral courage and maturity be learning to set appropriate ________ and achieve them.

Answer 27

Goals

Question 28

Fill in the blank: | Cadets already have a 1) _______, a sense of 2) _______, and a personal code of 3) ________.

Answer 28

1) Conscience 2) Justice 3) Conduct

Question 29

Fill in the blank: | Your conscience causes you to feel the emotion of _______ when you act differently from what you know is right.

Answer 29

Guilt

Question 30

Fill in the blank: | An informed conscience will give you the strength and purpose to build __________.

Answer 30

Character

Question 31

Fill in the blank: | A sense of _________, or fair play, is essential for leadership.

Answer 31

Justice

Question 32

What does ethics mean?

Answer 32

Accepted rules of conduct in a society; they have to do with the struggle with good and bad.

Question 33

What are the four basic rules of ethics based on the writings of philosophers such as Kant and Aquinas?

Answer 33

1) Do good; avoid evil 2) Be fair and equitable 3) respect the dignity of all people 4) Be autonomous (self governing)

Question 34

What are the nine guidelines of human decency?

Answer 34

1) Be honest 2) Keep promises 3) Obey and be loyal to proper authorities 4) Be courageous 5) Grow in knowledge 6) Be willing to work 7) Be moderate (don't do anything to excess) 8) Maintain and enhance your health 9) Don't harm people

Question 35

Short answer: | What are the three Air Force Core Values? What does each one mean?

Answer 35

Integrity first- Character trait, the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking Service before self- this statement tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Excellence in all we do- directs us to develop a passion for continuous improvement and innovation that will propel the Air Force into a long-term, upward spiral of a complements nod performance.

Question 36

Short answer: | What should our personal code of conduct be?

Answer 36

It should be a list of reminders that cause us to practice right behavior.

Question 37

Short answer: | What three steps should you take to get rid of bad habits and form good ones?

Answer 37

1) Begin the change of behavior as strongly as possible. Example: public pledge 2) never break a new habit before it is firmly fixed in your life. 3) Take every chance you get to act on change.