Question 1

The ethics culture in an organization sets high standards and may even push people to behave more ethically than they otherwise would.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Strathum Tech Inc., a manufacturer of refrigerators, used ozone depleting CFCs in its products. It downplayed the significance of ozone depletion for years, claiming that CFCs do not cause any significant harm to the ozone layer. Which of the following strategies of corporate social responsibility did the company employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimalist 
B)  Obstructionist 
C)  Defensive 
D)  Accommodative 
E)  Proactive 
A)  Minimalist 
B)  Obstructionist 
C)  Defensive 
D)  Accommodative 
E)  Proactive

Question 3

In Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development, decisions:

Accepted Answer

A)  are made according to internal principles. 
B)  are likely to be based on following social norms. 
C)  made follow rules to help society run smoothly. 
D)  are likely to be directed toward achieving personal gain. 
E)  are consistent with universal principles. 
A)  are made according to internal principles. 
B)  are likely to be based on following social norms. 
C)  made follow rules to help society run smoothly. 
D)  are likely to be directed toward achieving personal gain. 
E)  are consistent with universal principles.

Question 4

Competitors, labor unions, public-interest groups, and legal institutions are all shareholders of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Strong work group identities that encourage loyalty and self-censorship are barriers to whistle blowing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The triple bottom line for assessing organizational performance evaluates how well organizations are doing on:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic, social, and environmental performance criteria. 
B)  industrial, market, and customer satisfaction criteria. 
C)  ecological, environmental, and financial criteria. 
D)  humanitarian, sociological, and research criteria. 
E)  geological, anthropological, and lean performance criteria. 
A)  economic, social, and environmental performance criteria. 
B)  industrial, market, and customer satisfaction criteria. 
C)  ecological, environmental, and financial criteria. 
D)  humanitarian, sociological, and research criteria. 
E)  geological, anthropological, and lean performance criteria.

Question 7

According to Archie Carroll, an _____ manager is defined as a manager who chooses to behave unethically.

Accepted Answer

A)  amoral 
B)  apathetic 
C)  immoral 
D)  individualist 
E)  ethnocentric 
A)  amoral 
B)  apathetic 
C)  immoral 
D)  individualist 
E)  ethnocentric

Question 8

Which of the following is an instrumental value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Honesty 
B)  Self-respect 
C)  Freedom 
D)  Family security 
E)  Happiness 
A)  Honesty 
B)  Self-respect 
C)  Freedom 
D)  Family security 
E)  Happiness

Question 9

Which of the following is a spotlight question when dealing with ethical dilemmas?

Accepted Answer

A)  What sort of trouble will I get into because of my decision? 
B)  Are there any legal consequences to my decision? 
C)  Who will be affected by my decision? 
D)  How will I feel if my family finds out about my decision? 
E)  How will my career be affected by my decision? 
A)  What sort of trouble will I get into because of my decision? 
B)  Are there any legal consequences to my decision? 
C)  Who will be affected by my decision? 
D)  How will I feel if my family finds out about my decision? 
E)  How will my career be affected by my decision?

Question 10

A(n) _____ strategy does the minimum legal requirements to display social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  defensive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  proactive 
A)  leadership 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  defensive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  proactive

Question 11

Corporate governance involves making sure day-to-day performance is achieved ethically and in socially responsible ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n) _____ strategy accepts social responsibility and tries to satisfy society's basic ethical expectations.

Accepted Answer

A)  resistive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  defensive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  proactive 
A)  resistive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  defensive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  proactive

Question 13

Which strategy of corporate social responsibility meets only economic responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistive 
B)  Obstructionist 
C)  Defensive 
D)  Accommodative 
E)  Proactive 
A)  Resistive 
B)  Obstructionist 
C)  Defensive 
D)  Accommodative 
E)  Proactive

Question 14

An amoral manager chooses to behave unethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cultural ____ suggests there is no one right way to behave; ethical behavior is determined by its cultural context.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cultural ____ suggests there is no one...

Question 16

Stakeholder power:

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates the extent to which stakeholders need immediate attention. 
B)  refers to the managers' ability to maximize profits. 
C)  refers to the shareholders' ability to influence managers. 
D)  refers to the capacity of the stakeholder to positively or negatively affect the operations of the organization. 
E)  indicates the validity and legitimacy of a stakeholder's interests in the organization. 
A)  indicates the extent to which stakeholders need immediate attention. 
B)  refers to the managers' ability to maximize profits. 
C)  refers to the shareholders' ability to influence managers. 
D)  refers to the capacity of the stakeholder to positively or negatively affect the operations of the organization. 
E)  indicates the validity and legitimacy of a stakeholder's interests in the organization.

Question 17

Ethics ____ seeks to help people understand the ethical aspects of decision making and to incorporate high ethical standards into their daily behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethics ____ seeks to help people understand...

Question 18

An ethical ____ is a personal rule or strategy for making ethical decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ethical ____ is a personal rule...

Question 19

Issue urgency:

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates the extent to which the stakeholder's concerns need immediate attention. 
B)  refers to the managers' ability to maximize profits. 
C)  refers to the shareholders' ability to maximize profits. 
D)  refer to the capacity of the stakeholder to positively or negatively affect the stakes of the organization. 
E)  indicates the validity and legitimacy of a stakeholder's interest in the organization. 
A)  indicates the extent to which the stakeholder's concerns need immediate attention. 
B)  refers to the managers' ability to maximize profits. 
C)  refers to the shareholders' ability to maximize profits. 
D)  refer to the capacity of the stakeholder to positively or negatively affect the stakes of the organization. 
E)  indicates the validity and legitimacy of a stakeholder's interest in the organization.

Question 20

Questions such as "Is it legal?," "Is it right?," "Whom does it affect?," "Who benefits?," and "Who gets hurt?" are referred to as spotlight questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ethics culture in an organization sets high standards and may even push people to behave more ethically than they otherwise would.

In Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development, decisions:

Competitors, labor unions, public-interest groups, and legal institutions are all shareholders of an organization.

Strong work group identities that encourage loyalty and self-censorship are barriers to whistle blowing.

The triple bottom line for assessing organizational performance evaluates how well organizations are doing on:

According to Archie Carroll, an _____ manager is defined as a manager who chooses to behave unethically.

Which of the following is an instrumental value?

Which of the following is a spotlight question when dealing with ethical dilemmas?

A(n) _____ strategy does the minimum legal requirements to display social responsibility.

Corporate governance involves making sure day-to-day performance is achieved ethically and in socially responsible ways.

A(n) _____ strategy accepts social responsibility and tries to satisfy society's basic ethical expectations.

Which strategy of corporate social responsibility meets only economic responsibilities?

An amoral manager chooses to behave unethically.

Cultural ____ suggests there is no one right way to behave; ethical behavior is determined by its cultural context.

Stakeholder power:

Ethics ____ seeks to help people understand the ethical aspects of decision making and to incorporate high ethical standards into their daily behavior.

An ethical ____ is a personal rule or strategy for making ethical decisions.

Issue urgency:

Questions such as "Is it legal?," "Is it right?," "Whom does it affect?," "Who benefits?," and "Who gets hurt?" are referred to as spotlight questions.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

The ethics culture in an organization sets high standards and may even push people to behave more ethically than they otherwise would.

In Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development, decisions:

Competitors, labor unions, public-interest groups, and legal institutions are all shareholders of an organization.

Strong work group identities that encourage loyalty and self-censorship are barriers to whistle blowing.

The triple bottom line for assessing organizational performance evaluates how well organizations are doing on:

According to Archie Carroll, an _____ manager is defined as a manager who chooses to behave unethically.

Which of the following is an instrumental value?

Which of the following is a spotlight question when dealing with ethical dilemmas?

A(n) _____ strategy does the minimum legal requirements to display social responsibility.

Corporate governance involves making sure day-to-day performance is achieved ethically and in socially responsible ways.

A(n) _____ strategy accepts social responsibility and tries to satisfy society's basic ethical expectations.

Which strategy of corporate social responsibility meets only economic responsibilities?

An amoral manager chooses to behave unethically.

Cultural ____ suggests there is no one right way to behave; ethical behavior is determined by its cultural context.

Stakeholder power:

Ethics ____ seeks to help people understand the ethical aspects of decision making and to incorporate high ethical standards into their daily behavior.

An ethical ____ is a personal rule or strategy for making ethical decisions.

Issue urgency:

Questions such as "Is it legal?," "Is it right?," "Whom does it affect?," "Who benefits?," and "Who gets hurt?" are referred to as spotlight questions.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Filters