Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

________ are the laws that govern the products and processes of an industry.

What are three approaches that companies can use to maintain a policy of ethical conduct in its workplace?

What is the significance of a company like Fetzer Vineyards having a company-wide English as a Second Language training program offered as part of its education package to employees?

How can the creation of a personal ethical system be of assistance in making decisions?

When shoppers boycotted Target because the chain had a policy of not allowing solicitors, including the Salvation Army, to collect money outside their doors, Target responded by ________.

Walmart's behavior demonstrates that it places great value on the importance of corporate social responsibility.

A corporation's first responsibility is ________.

One example of a business opportunity created by a concern for ethics and human rights is a company that created a technology to access internet sites that have been censored by the Chinese government.

Which of the following steps would be LEAST likely to improve the culture of ethical and responsible conduct in a business?

Intel consistently scores high as an industry leader in its commitment to strong CSR practices because it supports many charitable groups and is responsive to the needs of the communities where it has facilities.

Patricia often acts without thinking of the consequences. She usually comes home late and even skips her turn to do household chores. When someone asks her if she thinks what she does is right or wrong, she says she doesn't really know and she doesn't really care. Patricia's behavior can be classified as ________.

Interface, a carpet manufacturer, produced a product called COOL carpet and, from its manufacture through its delivery, the carbon dioxide emissions over the full life cycle of the carpet are offset. What does this mean?

Betty's son Bobby is suffering from a sore throat and a runny nose. However, Betty has an important presentation to make at work today. So Betty decides to send Bobby to school. How does this situation relate to the discussion of ethics?

Many firms have a statement that defines the core purpose of the organization and its values. Which of the following would LEAST likely include that statement?

When enough people feel that a particular ethical standard is important, it eventually becomes law.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that ________.

"Nice guys finish last." and "Hard work always pays off" are examples of ________.

The production of toxic materials is moving at a far faster pace than the growth of proper storage facilities and techniques, so disposal becomes more and more expensive.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)monitors legal compliance by investigating complaints of violations of federal laws on a variety of issues, NOT including ________.

Which of the following is the practice of reporting to stockholders about corporate social responsibility and the ethical advances of a company?