Name: Papas, Louis Joseph R.
Course and Year: BSCA- 2D
Subject: Philosophy 101
Schedule: MWF( 7:30- 8:30 A.M )
Room: 607
Date: 3/7/25
Chapter 8 - Lesson 2 - “Challenges to Ethical Behavior”
1.) What is one reason public servants today are more unethical than in the past?
A. Lack of strict policies C. Reduced government funding
B. Unfamiliarity and exasperation with ethics in public management D. Overcomplicated ethical rules
2.) What does effective public administration depend on?
A. Political power C. The trust of the citizens
B. Economic stability D. Reduced bureaucracy
3.) Which of the following is NOT an unethical behavior in public service?
A. Fraud C. Conflict of interests
B. Bribery D. Transparent governance
4.) What is a key element of ethical infrastructure?
A. Communication C. Personal values
B. Political ideology D. Social status
5.) According to B.F. Skinner, what changes human behavior?
A. Social expectations C. Ethical training
[Link] of their action D. Personal philosophy
6.) How should organizations approach ethical behavior?
A. The organization itself should exemplify standards of ethical conduct C. Profits must come first
B. Employees should act independently D. Only leaders should be ethical
7.) What is a challenge in ethical decision-making?
A. The individual employee’s best interest [Link] best interest of those impacted C. Over-regulation
B. Lack of laws D. Following traditional values
8.) What does creating a personal code of ethics help with?
A. Making ethical decisions C. Reducing ethical responsibility
B. Gaining social influence D. Following orders without question
9.) What happens when public servants act unethically?
A. Generates public cynicism and damages the leaders and public servants' reputation C. Strengthens policies
B. Increases public trust D. Has no significant impact
10.) What is a key recommendation to improve ethics in public service?
A. Less training C. Allow more freedom
B. Improve ethics in the public service D. Prioritize personal interests