1)The purpose of formally defining an ethics policy includes all of the following reasons EXCEPT
2)Each of the following are part of the USG core values with the exception of
3)The USG Ethics Policy does not apply to members of the Board of Regents, only to system staff and faculty.
4)It is not necessary for individuals copying material to take extra steps to ensure that the material is in the public domain if it does not have a © symbol on it.
5)Members of the USG community engaged in research are only expected to uphold the highest standards of intellectual honesty and integrity in accordance with local university standards. Standards at the state and federal level are optional.
6)There is no expectation of privacy once any personal material is placed on a government system (i.e. laptops, computers, assigned cell phones or blackberries).
7)Effective internal controls are one method that can be employed to assist the USG in achieving its mission. Good internal controls promote each of the following except:
8)Romantic or sexual relationships between employees and people in positions of authority will not be discouraged by the USG as long as it does not affect work performance.
9)Sexual harassment of members of the USG community or students in the USG is prohibited and is subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
10)Compliance with laws, rules and regulations governing USG institutions is both a legal and an ethical mandate. The risks associated with non-compliance can be significant. Significant risks include which of the following:
11)It is appropriate for USG employees to participate in a political campaign during formal work hours.
12)Only members of the USG community in positions of authority bear the responsibility for protecting human health and safety and the environment in those areas for which they are responsible.
13)Retaliation against a member of the USG community for reporting wrongdoing is loosely prohibited by federal law, state law and BOR policy and is up to the interpretation of each institution.
14)The acceptance of a benefit, reward or consideration where the purpose of the gift is to influence a member of the USG community in the performance of his/her official functions is a violation of the USG ethics policy.
15)It is OK to help advance the interest of a friend as long as you are not in a position of authority.
16)I understand and affirm that I will abide by the policies, rules and guidelines presented in this training on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
2)Each of the following are part of the USG core values with the exception of
3)The USG Ethics Policy does not apply to members of the Board of Regents, only to system staff and faculty.
4)It is not necessary for individuals copying material to take extra steps to ensure that the material is in the public domain if it does not have a © symbol on it.
5)Members of the USG community engaged in research are only expected to uphold the highest standards of intellectual honesty and integrity in accordance with local university standards. Standards at the state and federal level are optional.
6)There is no expectation of privacy once any personal material is placed on a government system (i.e. laptops, computers, assigned cell phones or blackberries).
7)Effective internal controls are one method that can be employed to assist the USG in achieving its mission. Good internal controls promote each of the following except:
8)Romantic or sexual relationships between employees and people in positions of authority will not be discouraged by the USG as long as it does not affect work performance.
9)Sexual harassment of members of the USG community or students in the USG is prohibited and is subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
10)Compliance with laws, rules and regulations governing USG institutions is both a legal and an ethical mandate. The risks associated with non-compliance can be significant. Significant risks include which of the following:
11)It is appropriate for USG employees to participate in a political campaign during formal work hours.
12)Only members of the USG community in positions of authority bear the responsibility for protecting human health and safety and the environment in those areas for which they are responsible.
13)Retaliation against a member of the USG community for reporting wrongdoing is loosely prohibited by federal law, state law and BOR policy and is up to the interpretation of each institution.
14)The acceptance of a benefit, reward or consideration where the purpose of the gift is to influence a member of the USG community in the performance of his/her official functions is a violation of the USG ethics policy.
15)It is OK to help advance the interest of a friend as long as you are not in a position of authority.
16)I understand and affirm that I will abide by the policies, rules and guidelines presented in this training on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.