Ethical Issues in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT a core ethical principle in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. Beneficence

  2. Nonmaleficence

  3. Autonomy

  4. Justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Justice is not a core ethical principle in industrial-organizational psychology. The core ethical principles are beneficence, nonmaleficence, and autonomy.

What is the primary goal of industrial-organizational psychologists?

  1. To improve the productivity of organizations

  2. To promote the well-being of employees

  3. To ensure the ethical conduct of organizations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of industrial-organizational psychologists is to improve the productivity of organizations, promote the well-being of employees, and ensure the ethical conduct of organizations.

Which of the following is an example of a beneficent act in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. Providing employees with training and development opportunities

  2. Creating a safe and healthy work environment

  3. Paying employees a fair wage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of beneficent acts in industrial-organizational psychology.

What is the primary ethical concern associated with the use of personality tests in the workplace?

  1. The tests may be biased against certain groups of people.

  2. The tests may invade the privacy of employees.

  3. The tests may be used to discriminate against employees.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns associated with the use of personality tests in the workplace.

Which of the following is an example of a nonmaleficent act in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. Avoiding the use of harmful assessment techniques

  2. Protecting the confidentiality of employee information

  3. Providing employees with accurate information about their job duties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of nonmaleficent acts in industrial-organizational psychology.

What is the primary ethical concern associated with the use of surveillance technologies in the workplace?

  1. The technologies may be used to monitor employees' activities without their knowledge or consent.

  2. The technologies may be used to collect data that is not relevant to the job.

  3. The technologies may be used to discriminate against employees.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns associated with the use of surveillance technologies in the workplace.

Which of the following is an example of an autonomous act in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. Employees have the right to choose their own work hours.

  2. Employees have the right to refuse to participate in unethical activities.

  3. Employees have the right to access their own personnel records.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of autonomous acts in industrial-organizational psychology.

What is the primary ethical concern associated with the use of performance management systems in the workplace?

  1. The systems may be biased against certain groups of people.

  2. The systems may be used to punish employees rather than to improve their performance.

  3. The systems may be used to discriminate against employees.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns associated with the use of performance management systems in the workplace.

Which of the following is an example of a just act in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. Paying employees a fair wage

  2. Providing employees with equal opportunities for promotion

  3. Treating employees with respect and dignity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of just acts in industrial-organizational psychology.

What is the primary ethical concern associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace?

  1. AI systems may be biased against certain groups of people.

  2. AI systems may be used to automate tasks that are currently performed by humans, leading to job losses.

  3. AI systems may be used to make decisions about employees without their knowledge or consent.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns associated with the use of AI in the workplace.

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. A company is considering using a personality test to screen job applicants. The test is known to be biased against certain groups of people.

  2. A company is considering implementing a surveillance system to monitor employees' activities. The system would collect data that is not relevant to the job.

  3. A company is considering using an AI system to make decisions about employees' pay and promotions. The system is known to be biased against certain groups of people.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of ethical dilemmas in industrial-organizational psychology.

What is the best way to resolve an ethical dilemma in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. Consult with an ethics expert.

  2. Consider the ethical principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice.

  3. Weigh the potential benefits and harms of the proposed action.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are steps that can be taken to resolve an ethical dilemma in industrial-organizational psychology.

Which of the following is an example of an ethical code in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. The American Psychological Association's (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

  2. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology's (SIOP) Code of Ethics

  3. The Association for Psychological Science's (APS) Ethical Principles of Psychologists

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of ethical codes in industrial-organizational psychology.

What is the primary purpose of an ethical code in industrial-organizational psychology?

  1. To provide guidance to industrial-organizational psychologists on how to behave ethically.

  2. To protect the public from unethical behavior by industrial-organizational psychologists.

  3. To promote the development of ethical practices in industrial-organizational psychology.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are purposes of an ethical code in industrial-organizational psychology.

Which of the following is an example of an unethical behavior by an industrial-organizational psychologist?

  1. Using a personality test to screen job applicants without their knowledge or consent.

  2. Discriminating against employees based on their race, gender, or religion.

  3. Harassing employees.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of unethical behavior by an industrial-organizational psychologist.

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