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Ethics/Integrity Questions
1. Stereotypes make for good hiring and firing practices.
a. True
b. False
2. Which of the following can form the basis of a stereotype in the workplace?
a. Ethnicity and race
b. Gender and sexual orientation
c. Age or political orientation
d. All the above
3. Match the violation below with its correct definition. (refer to Pierpont code of conduct)
Violations
Smoking
Hazing
Abusive Conduct
Plagiarism
Discrimination
Sexual harassment
Definitions
When people are treated less favourably than other people in the same situation only because they belong or are perceived to belong to a certain group or category of people.
Presenting work or ideas from another source as your own, with or without consent of the original author, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement.
Unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature. It can happen to anyone, regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation.
To harass or punish by the imposition of disagreeable tasks.
The use of tobacco and tobacco related products.
Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, coercion and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
4. Which of the following best describes diversity:
a. A group of people with identical characteristics
b. A group of people with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
c. A group of people all sharing the same cultural values
5. Prejudice is an attitude of prejudging people often based on stereotypes.
a. True
b. False
6. Discrimination is the actual behavior of treating people unfairly based on prejudices.
a. True
b. False
7. Which of the following is NOT a Pierpont Core Value?
a. Compassionate
b. Fair
c. Inclusive
8. What characteristic do Pierpont faculty, staff, and students have in common that brings them together as a community?
a. They all enjoy board games
b. They all focus on learning
c. They all are from West Virginia
d. They all have pets
9. What is the benefit of feeling as though you belong in an environment?
a. You are motivated to succeed
b. You feel secure
c. You are meeting important psychological needs
d. All the above
10. I don’t need to worry about Professionalism until I get a job.
a. True
b. False
11. Telling a joke that indirectly insults a person or group is an example of ___________
a. Passive aggression
b. Effective communication
c. Microaggression
d. Good humor
12. Identify whether or not the professional soft skill listed is an attitude or an action.
a. Being accountable
i. Attitude
ii. Action
b. Wanting to improve
i. Attitude
ii. Action
c. Being reliable and trustworthy
i. Attitude
ii. Action
d. Conducting oneself with responsibility
i. Attitude
ii. Action
e. Having pride in your work
i. Attitude
ii. Action
13. The number one reason that an employee gets fired is because of unprofessional performance.
a. True
b. False
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