SOUTHERN MASBATE ROOSEVELT COLLEGE, INC.

Katipunan, Placer, Masbate

Dr. Victor V. Lepiten, Sr. Victor Elliot S. Lepiten,III

MIDTERM examination in Ethics

NAME:____________________________________ DATE: ___________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
 Use black ballpen only.
 Avoid erasures or any alteration. Erasures/alteration means wrong.
 Failure to follow simple instructions will automatically deducted to your points .

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Read the statement carefully, and write the letter of the correct answer before the number.
__1. In a professional setting, you discover that your colleagues are engaging in practices that compromise moral
character standards. What action do you take?
a. Ignore the situation to maintain a harmonious work environment.
b. Confront your colleagues privately to express your concerns.
c. Report the immoral/unethical behavior to higher management or the appropriate authorities.
d. Join in reluctantly to avoid being singled-out and maintain professional relationships.
__2. You find yourself in a situation where conforming to societal expectations may lead to success, but it goes against
your true values and beliefs. What do you choose to do?
a. Follow the societal expectations for the sake of success.
b. Strive to find a compromise that aligns with both your values and societal expectations.
c. Prioritize your authentic values, even if it means contradicting certain societal expectations.
d. Seek guidance from friends and family before making a decision.
__3. You’ve been deeply hurt by a close friend’s actions, and they sincerely apologize. What is your response?
a. Immediately forgive and forget, prioritizing the friendship.
b. Take time to reflect on the apology befre deciding to forgive or not.
c. Forgiveness is not immediate, but you choose to work on rebuilding trust over time.
d. Hold onto the hurt nad maintain distance from the firendship, regardless of the apology.
__4. You excel in your field and receive recognition for your achievements. How do you respond to praise and
acknowledgement in the spirit of humility?
a. Embrace the recognition and share your accomplishments with others.
b. Exppress gratitude for the acknowledgement while deflecting attention to the team.
c. Downplay your achievements, attributing success to luck or external factors.
d. Accept the praise gracefully, acknowledging your hard work and dedication.
__5. You’re part of a team working on a crucial project, and a team member is consistently missing deadlines,
jeopardizing the project’s successs. As a responsible member of the team, what action do you take?
a. Take on additional tasks to compensate for your colleague’s delays.
b. Confront the team member privately to understand the reasons for the delays.
c. Discuss the issue with the team collectively and collaborately find a solution.
d. Report the issue to higher-ups without discussing it with the team member first.
__6. During a group meeting, one of your groupmates presents an idea that you strongly disagree with.
How do you respond in a respectful manner?
a. Immediatley express your disagreement and outline your opposing view.
b. Stay silent during the group meeting and discuss your concerns praivately afterward.
c. Dismiss their idea without considering its merits, asserting your own opinion.
d. Acknowledge their perspective and find common ground for compromise.
__7. You’re aware that a co-worker is planning to leave the company soon but hasn’t informed the team yet.
They trust you and share their plans with you in confidence. As a loyal co-worker, what will be your action to take?
a. Respect their confidentiality and keep the information to yourself.
b. Convince them to stay and reconsider their decision before discussing it others.
c. Immediately inform your team about your co-worker’s impending departure.
d. Advise your co-worker to discuss their plans openly with the team to maintain transparency.
__8. You’ve set a personal goal to exercise regularly, but a busy work schedule makes it challenging. What will you do
to maintain self-discipline?
a. Prirotize work commitments and postpone the exercise goal.
b. Stick to the scheduled exercise times, even if it means adjusting work priorities.
c. Find a compromise by incorporating short, intense workouts into your busy schedule.
d. Give up on the exercise goal, considering it impractical given your workload.
__9. You are responsible for reviewing a document before it goes to print. The deadline is tight, but you notice some
errors that need correction. As a conscienteous member of the gtoup, what will you do.
a. Quickly correct the errors yourself to meet the deadline.
b. Bring the errors to the attention of the team and suggest a collaborative effort to fix them.
c. Ignore the errors to ensure the document is delivered on time.
d. Request an extension to thoroughly address the errors and deliver a polished document.
__10. You are a part of a group woring on a tight deadline. Your groupmates are relying on you to complete a crucial
task. Unexpectedly, a personal emergency arises. As a reliable member, what will you do?
a. Inform your groupt immediately about the situation and request their assistance.
b. Pririotize the work commitment, dealing with the personal emergeny afterward.
c. Delegate the task to someone else without providing details about your situation.
d. Choose not to disclose the personal emergency, attempting to manage both responsibilities simultaneously.
__11. Your group members is facing a series of setbacks on a project, and morale is low. How do you, as a group leader
approach the situation in an optimistic way?
a. Acknowledge the challenges openly but emphasize the opportunities for learning and growth.
b. Downplay the setbacks to maintain a positive atmosphere.
c. Shift focus away from the project and engage in team-building activities.
d. Encourage group members to share their concerns and collectively brainstorm solutions.
__12. You witnesss an act of discrimination in your school, and addressing it potentially put you in an uncomfortable
situation. How will you respond in this situation courageously?
a. Speak up immediately, confronting the discrimination regardless of the potential discomfort.
b. Report the incident anonymously to the appropriate authority.
c. Choose to remain silent to avoid any personal/societal pressure.
d. Gather evidence carefully and then address the issue in the appropriate office or authority.
__13. A friend is going through a financial harship, and you are aware of their struggle. How do you respond generously?
a. Share resources and information about financial assistance programs that could benefit them.
b. Offer them a loan with clear terms for repayment.
c. Give them a monetary gift to alleviate their immediate financial burden.
d. Provide emotional support and encourage them to seek additional help if needed.
__14. You’re working on a complex project that faces unexpected challenges, causing delays and setbacks.
How do you respond in this situation, without compromising perseverance?
a. Quickly reassess and modify the project plan to overcome the challenges.
b. Seek input from the group members, collaborate on solutions, and adapt the plan as needed to overcome
obstacles.
c. Consider abandoning the project, as the difficulties seem unbearable.
d. Push through the challenges without adjusting the plan, determined to meet the original deadlines.
__15. In a group discussion, one of your member present a plan that you strongly oppose with. How do you express
your dissent in a polite manner?
a. Interupt immediately to share your opposing view passionately.
b. Wait for an appropriate moment and express your disagreement diplomatically.
c. keep your disagreement to yourslef to avoid causing tension in the discussion.
d. Share your concerns praivately with the member after the meeting.
__16. In a community disoute, a prominent member is accused of wrongdoing. What action promotes Justice?
a. Ignoring the accusation for community harmony.
b. Conducting a fair and impartial investigation.
c. Immediately condemning the accused without evidence.
d. Allowing the accused to decide their own punishment.
__17. Your friend is feeling overwhelmed with work and neglecting their health. What promotes a health-concscious
approach?
a. Encouraging them to continue working without breaks
b. Ignoring their situation as it’s a personal matter.
c. Advising them to prioritize self-care and take regular breaks.
d. Suggesting them to quit their job for better health.
__18. A company is considering dumping waste into a nearby river. How do you prioritize the value of nature?
a. Advocating the proper waste management to protect the river ecosystem.
b. Approving the waste disposal for the sake of convenience.
c. Ignoring the potential environmental impact for short-term gains.
d. Blaming the government for not regulating waste disposal effectively.
__19. In a school, students of different backgrounds face discrimination. How do you contribute to a more equal
environment?
a. Ignoring the discrimination, considering it a normal part of school life.
b. Participating in a discriminatory behavior to fir in.
c. Suggesting that certain groups should be excluded based on stereotypes
d. Advocating for anti-discrimination policies and education.
__20. Your two classmates are engage in a heated argument at class. How do you contribute to a peaceful resolution?
a. Mediating the discussion and encouraging open communication.
b. Ignoring the argument and hoping it resolves itself.
c. Taking sides to escalate the conflict.
d. Avoiding the classmates to stay out of the disagreement.
__21. You notice a new member struggling to adapt to the team. How will you respond in a kind way?
a. Wait for them to approach you, respecting their space and independence.
b. Introduce yourself and offer assistance in helping them integrate into the team.
c. Ignore the situation, assuming they’ll figure things out on their own.
d. Organize a team event to make them feel included and welcomed.
__22. You’re in a leadership role, and two team members are competing for a promotion. One excels in recent projects,
while the other has consistently shown dedication over the years. As an effective leader, how do you approach
the decision.
a. Base the decision solely on recent performance to prioritize current contributions.
b. Consider both recent performance and long-term dedication to make a balanced decision.
c. Focus on long-term dedication, valuing loyalty over recent project success.
d. Implement a fair evaluation process, seeking input from team members and assessing various aspects
before meking a decision.
__23. You have a close friend who is facing a difficult time due to personal challenges. How will you respond with
compassion?
a. Provide practical help, such as assissting with tasks or responsibilities.
b. Respect their space and wait for them to reach out if they need support.
c. Offer emotional support, actively listening and emphathizing with their struggles.
d. Suggest professional help, like counseling, to address their challenges
__24. You discover that a group member has made a significant error on a project report. It could potentially lead to
negative consequences for the group. What is your honest response to this situation?
a. Confront the member privately and ask them to correct the error.
b. Report the error to the group and suggest a collaborative effort to rectify it.
c. Ignore the mistake, assuming someone else will catch it.
d. Fix the error without mentioning it to the group members.
__25. Your gorup is working on a project, and one member is consistently excluded. How do you promote equality?
a. Participating in the exclusion to avoid conflict.
b. Ensuring the excluded member is included and valued in the project.
c. Ignoring the situation, aassuming it’s the individual personal choice.
d. Justifying the exclusion based on personal preferences.
__26. A community garden is at risk of being replaced by a parking lot. How do you express the importance of nature
in this situation?
a. Criticizing the community garden as a waste of space.
b. Ignoring the situation, considering it relevant to urban development.
c. Advocating for the preservation of the community garden for its ecological and social benefits.
d. Supporting the parking lot construction for increased convenience.
__27. Your partner makes a mistake that affects you. How do you respond to uphold the value of love?
a. Retaliating with anger and blame.
b. Ignoring the mistake to avoid conflict.
c. Communicating openly about how the mistake impacted you and finding a solution together.
d. Ending the relationship immediately without discussion.
__28. A community restricts certain religious practices. How do you stand up for freedom?
a. Complying with the restriction to avoid conflict.
b. Supporting further limitations on religious practices for social cohesion.
c. Ignoring the restrictions as they don’t affect your personal beliefs.
d. Advocating for religious freedom and tolerance within the community.
__29. Your friend achieves a significant milestone. How do you celebrate their success and express love?
a. Criticizing their success to highlight your own accomplishments.
b. Ognoring the milestone as it’s not relevant to your own life.
c. Genuine enthusiasm, celebration, and support for their accomplishment.
d. Downplaying their achievement to avoid jealousy.
__30. A nation is facing internal conflict. How should leaders prioritize the value of peace?
a. Engaging in open dialogue and addressing the root causes of conflict.
b. Suppressing dissent to maintain control.
c. Ignoring the conflict as it doesn’t affect the ruling class.
d. Promoting further division to weaken opposition forces.

II. ENUMERATION
Give what is being asked. Use the vacant portion below/back for your answer.
1-10. Schwartz Concept of Universal Values.
11-20. Basic Universal Human Values.

“Ngunit ang sinumang nagkukulang ng karunungan sa inyo, ay humingi siya sa Dios na nagbibigay ng sagana sa lahat at
hindi nanunumbat” - Santiago 1:5

Prepared by:
Mr. Junriv S. Rivera
Instructor