Question 1

Cultural view is based on the belief that ethical decisions treat people impartially and fairly, according to legal rules and standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Stewardship in management means taking personal responsibility to always respect and protect the interests of _____ at large.

Accepted Answer

A)  society 
B)  shareholders 
C)  management 
D)  the environment 
E)  the organization 
A)  society 
B)  shareholders 
C)  management 
D)  the environment 
E)  the organization

Question 3

According to Archie Carroll, an _____ manager disregards the ethics of an act or a decision, but does so unintentionally or unknowingly.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The classical view of CSR is that business should focus on ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The classical view of CSR is that...

Question 5

Values are broad beliefs about what is appropriate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n) _____ strategy actively pursues social responsibility by taking discretionary actions to make things better in the future.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In business practice, the _____ view of ethical understanding and reasoning abilities may result in greed and a tendency to "push the law to its outer limits."

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  religious 
C)  justice 
D)  utilitarian 
E)  moral rights 
A)  individualism 
B)  religious 
C)  justice 
D)  utilitarian 
E)  moral rights

Question 8

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 makes it easier for corporate executives to be tried and sentenced to jail for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual harassment 
B)  nepotism 
C)  financial misconduct 
D)  biodata fraud 
E)  misuse of organizational facilities 
A)  sexual harassment 
B)  nepotism 
C)  financial misconduct 
D)  biodata fraud 
E)  misuse of organizational facilities

Question 9

When rationalizers tell themselves that "no one will ever know about it," they believe that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a questionable behavior is acceptable, especially in ambiguous situations. 
B)  because someone can be found to benefit from the behavior, it is also in the individual's or the organization's best interests. 
C)  a questionable behavior is really "safe" and will never be found out or made public. 
D)  the organization's (on behalf of whom the individual acts questionably) best interests stand above all others. 
E)  as long as people have acted in good faith their behavior is ethical. 
A)  a questionable behavior is acceptable, especially in ambiguous situations. 
B)  because someone can be found to benefit from the behavior, it is also in the individual's or the organization's best interests. 
C)  a questionable behavior is really "safe" and will never be found out or made public. 
D)  the organization's (on behalf of whom the individual acts questionably) best interests stand above all others. 
E)  as long as people have acted in good faith their behavior is ethical.

Question 10

The ____ circle occurs when socially responsible behavior improves financial performance, which leads to more responsible behavior in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____ circle occurs when socially responsible...

Question 11

Demand legitimacy indicates the extent to which a stakeholder's concerns need immediate attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the assumption made in the individualism view of ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not promote honesty or integrity in people. 
B)  People are self-regulating in the quest for long-term advantage for the self. 
C)  The outcome of an ethical decision does not affect the majority of the society. 
D)  Every person works in coordination with another to fulfil each other's goals. 
E)  No individual can take advantage of the freedom allowed in this approach. 
A)  It does not promote honesty or integrity in people. 
B)  People are self-regulating in the quest for long-term advantage for the self. 
C)  The outcome of an ethical decision does not affect the majority of the society. 
D)  Every person works in coordination with another to fulfil each other's goals. 
E)  No individual can take advantage of the freedom allowed in this approach.

Question 13

Terminal values are preferences regarding the means to desired ends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An ethical dilemma is a situation that offers potential benefit or gain and that may also be considered ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ethical dilemma is a situation that...

Question 15

Which of the following is true of a whistleblower?

Accepted Answer

A)  A whistleblower is the first to act unethically in an organization. 
B)  Whistleblowers unintentionally disregard the ethics of an act or a decision. 
C)  Whistleblowers are members of management who specifically look out for unethical behavior among employees. 
D)  A whistleblower exposes the misdeeds of others in organizations. 
E)  Whistleblowers are members of law enforcement specifically trained to deal with financial misconduct. 
A)  A whistleblower is the first to act unethically in an organization. 
B)  Whistleblowers unintentionally disregard the ethics of an act or a decision. 
C)  Whistleblowers are members of management who specifically look out for unethical behavior among employees. 
D)  A whistleblower exposes the misdeeds of others in organizations. 
E)  Whistleblowers are members of law enforcement specifically trained to deal with financial misconduct.

Question 16

According to the classical view of CSR, the principal obligation of management should be to owners and shareholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n) ____ manager fails to consider the ethics of her or his behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ manager fails to consider the...

Question 18

The three P's of organizational performance are patience, politeness, and planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Asking and answering spotlight questions when having to make an uncomfortable decision is a powerful way to double-check and test whether a decision is consistent with an individual's personal ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Suave ZN, a franchisee outlet for Eco Motors, an electric car company, sells Chris Johnson, an older model car. Suave ZN sells the older model without informing Chris of the newer, better models released by Eco Motors in the same price band. According to which justice dimension would Suave ZN conduct be considered unethical?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procedural 
B)  Economic 
C)  Distributive 
D)  Commutative 
E)  Interactional 
A)  Procedural 
B)  Economic 
C)  Distributive 
D)  Commutative 
E)  Interactional

Cultural view is based on the belief that ethical decisions treat people impartially and fairly, according to legal rules and standards.

Stewardship in management means taking personal responsibility to always respect and protect the interests of _____ at large.

According to Archie Carroll, an _____ manager disregards the ethics of an act or a decision, but does so unintentionally or unknowingly.

The classical view of CSR is that business should focus on ____.

Values are broad beliefs about what is appropriate behavior.

A(n) _____ strategy actively pursues social responsibility by taking discretionary actions to make things better in the future.

In business practice, the _____ view of ethical understanding and reasoning abilities may result in greed and a tendency to "push the law to its outer limits."

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 makes it easier for corporate executives to be tried and sentenced to jail for _____.

When rationalizers tell themselves that "no one will ever know about it," they believe that:

The ____ circle occurs when socially responsible behavior improves financial performance, which leads to more responsible behavior in the future.

Demand legitimacy indicates the extent to which a stakeholder's concerns need immediate attention.

What is the assumption made in the individualism view of ethical behavior?

Terminal values are preferences regarding the means to desired ends.

An ethical dilemma is a situation that offers potential benefit or gain and that may also be considered ____.

Which of the following is true of a whistleblower?

According to the classical view of CSR, the principal obligation of management should be to owners and shareholders.

A(n) ____ manager fails to consider the ethics of her or his behavior.

The three P's of organizational performance are patience, politeness, and planning.

Asking and answering spotlight questions when having to make an uncomfortable decision is a powerful way to double-check and test whether a decision is consistent with an individual's personal ethical standards.

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Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

Cultural view is based on the belief that ethical decisions treat people impartially and fairly, according to legal rules and standards.

Stewardship in management means taking personal responsibility to always respect and protect the interests of _____ at large.

According to Archie Carroll, an _____ manager disregards the ethics of an act or a decision, but does so unintentionally or unknowingly.

The classical view of CSR is that business should focus on ____.

Values are broad beliefs about what is appropriate behavior.

A(n) _____ strategy actively pursues social responsibility by taking discretionary actions to make things better in the future.

In business practice, the _____ view of ethical understanding and reasoning abilities may result in greed and a tendency to "push the law to its outer limits."

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 makes it easier for corporate executives to be tried and sentenced to jail for _____.

When rationalizers tell themselves that "no one will ever know about it," they believe that:

The ____ circle occurs when socially responsible behavior improves financial performance, which leads to more responsible behavior in the future.

Demand legitimacy indicates the extent to which a stakeholder's concerns need immediate attention.

What is the assumption made in the individualism view of ethical behavior?

Terminal values are preferences regarding the means to desired ends.

An ethical dilemma is a situation that offers potential benefit or gain and that may also be considered ____.

Which of the following is true of a whistleblower?

According to the classical view of CSR, the principal obligation of management should be to owners and shareholders.

A(n) ____ manager fails to consider the ethics of her or his behavior.

The three P's of organizational performance are patience, politeness, and planning.

Asking and answering spotlight questions when having to make an uncomfortable decision is a powerful way to double-check and test whether a decision is consistent with an individual's personal ethical standards.

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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