Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall understanding of the chapter material.
Prompts (Students should answer Yes or No):
1. The first step in ethical decision making is to understand the individual factors that influence the process.
2. “Opportunity” describes the conditions within an organization that limit or permit ethical or unethical behavior.
3. Core values are enduring beliefs about appropriate conduct.
4. The most significant influence on ethical behavior in an organization is the opportunity to engage in (un)ethical behavior.
5. Obedience to authority relates to the influence of corporate culture.