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Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards

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  1. Which ethical framework judges an action primarily by whether it produces the greatest good for the greatest number?

    Answer: Utilitarianism

    Utilitarianism evaluates actions by their consequences, seeking the greatest overall benefit.

  2. A deontological (duty-based) approach to ethics would require an administrative manager to:

    Answer: Follow moral rules such as honesty even when breaking them would produce better results

    Deontology holds that certain duties, like truthfulness, are binding regardless of the consequences.

  3. During a reduction in force, which action best reflects the ethical principle of procedural justice?

    Answer: Applying consistent, transparent selection criteria to all affected employees

    Procedural justice requires that decision-making processes be consistent, transparent, and applied equally to all.

  4. An administrative manager is pressured by a superior to backdate a purchase order to fit last quarter's budget. The most ethical response is to:

    Answer: Refuse and explain that falsifying records violates professional and legal standards

    Falsifying business records is unethical and often illegal, and following orders does not excuse participation.

  5. What is the primary purpose of a professional code of ethics for certified administrative managers?

    Answer: To establish shared standards of conduct that protect the public and the profession's integrity

    Professional codes exist to define expected conduct, safeguard stakeholders, and maintain trust in the profession.

  6. Which scenario describes 'ethical fading' in the workplace?

    Answer: Framing a decision purely as a business calculation so its moral dimension goes unnoticed

    Ethical fading occurs when moral considerations disappear from a decision because it is framed in purely economic or technical terms.

  7. A manager notices that performance metrics unintentionally encourage staff to cut corners on data accuracy. Ethically, the manager should:

    Answer: Revise the incentive system so it no longer rewards unethical shortcuts

    Managers are responsible for ensuring systems and incentives do not push employees toward unethical behavior.