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Professionalism and Ethics

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What ethical theory are you using if the outcome of a situation determines whether the action is ethical or not?

Consequence-based theory

15

True or False: People change the ethical theory that they adhere to according to the circumstances they are faced with.

True

10

Was the Batho Pele framework developed to ensure professionalism and ethical behaviour in the Private or Public Sector?

Public Sector

10

What is a code of ethics?

A set of rules that helps people when they have to make decisions. It describes the principles that the business considers as important when decisions are made.

25

What is a contract?

A written document or verbal agreement that is legally binding between two or more parties.

25

Name 3 of the 5 things that make a contract legally binding.

Contractual capacity, Sound mind, Reasonable, Legal, Possible

25

Name the type of contract involved in the following instance: John pays R1 500 pm to Old Mutual for in case his house is broken into and items are stolen.

Insurance contract

15

Name 3 things that you will find in an employment contract.

Answers will vary

25

What is a Lease Agreement?

A lessee uses the goods of the lessor for an agreed upon amount but never becomes the owner of the goods.

25

Which one of the following is unethical and illegal: Tax avoidance or Tax evasion

Tax evasion

10

When someone is offered a reward to give a third party an unfair advantage to which he/she/the business is not entitled - what is this called?

A bribe

20

When someone trades shares on the JSE based on knowledge that is confidential - what is this called?

Insider trading

20

Give an example of a conflict of interest.

Answers will vary.

25

Name 3 ways in which a professional person acts.

Answers will vary.

25

Explain the utilitarian theory of ethics.

If the outcome of your action benefits the majority, it is justifiable.

25

True or false: Unethical behaviour leads to an atmosphere of trust in the workplace.

False

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