Question 1

Ethical and unethical behaviors are determined by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual 
B)  the culture 
C)  both the individual and the culture 
D)  neither the individual nor the culture 
A)  the individual 
B)  the culture 
C)  both the individual and the culture 
D)  neither the individual nor the culture

Question 2

Some actions,such as stealing during periods of natural disaster,may be illegal yet considered ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In setting ethical standards,perhaps the most effective step that a company can take is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adopt a code of ethics 
B)  demonstrate top management support of ethical standards 
C)  engage employees in ethics training 
D)  take an accommodative stance 
A)  adopt a code of ethics 
B)  demonstrate top management support of ethical standards 
C)  engage employees in ethics training 
D)  take an accommodative stance

Question 4

Under a defensive stance to social responsibility,companies meet only their minimum legal requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizational stakeholders can best be defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals and businesses that own stock in a company 
B)  individuals and groups that are directly affected by the practices of an organization 
C)  the officers and key employees of an organization 
D)  competitors 
A)  individuals and businesses that own stock in a company 
B)  individuals and groups that are directly affected by the practices of an organization 
C)  the officers and key employees of an organization 
D)  competitors

Question 6

Ethics are beliefs about what is right and wrong or good and bad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Whistle-blowers may report wrongdoing to their direct supervisors,as well as to outside agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Enron employee Sherron Watkins was a(n)________,reporting concerns about the company's accounting practices.

Accepted Answer

A)  whistle-blower 
B)  informant 
C)  auditor 
D)  ombudsman 
A)  whistle-blower 
B)  informant 
C)  auditor 
D)  ombudsman

Question 9

A company adopting a(n)________ stance to social responsibility would likely install pollution control equipment dictated by the law,but would be unlikely to install higher quality equipment,even if it might further limit pollution.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The Ronald McDonald House is a good example of a proactive stance to social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An employee who detects and tries to put an end to a company's unethical,illegal,and/or socially irresponsible actions by publicizing them is referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  buyer's remorse 
B)  whistle-blower 
C)  corporate lookout 
D)  government inspector 
A)  buyer's remorse 
B)  whistle-blower 
C)  corporate lookout 
D)  government inspector

Question 12

When evaluating a decision based on the ethical norm of utility,a manager will consider which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair? 
B)  Does the decision respect the rights of the individuals involved? 
C)  Is the decision consistent with people's responsibility to each other? 
D)  Does the decision optimize the benefits for those who are affected by it? 
A)  Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair? 
B)  Does the decision respect the rights of the individuals involved? 
C)  Is the decision consistent with people's responsibility to each other? 
D)  Does the decision optimize the benefits for those who are affected by it?

Question 13

Describe the stakeholder model of social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Companies that strive to be responsible

Question 14

Which of the following has NOT been identified as a basic consumer right?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumers have a right to safe products. 
B)  Consumers have a right to low prices. 
C)  Consumers have a right to be informed about a product. 
D)  Consumers have a right to choose what they buy. 
A)  Consumers have a right to safe products. 
B)  Consumers have a right to low prices. 
C)  Consumers have a right to be informed about a product. 
D)  Consumers have a right to choose what they buy.

Question 15

A business's social responsibility to investors includes following proper accounting procedures,providing appropriate information to shareholders about financial performance,and managing the organization to protect shareholder rights and investments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ is using advertising to project a green image without adopting substantive environmentally friendly changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumerism 
B)  Environmentalism 
C)  Quality control 
D)  Greenwashing 
A)  Consumerism 
B)  Environmentalism 
C)  Quality control 
D)  Greenwashing

Question 17

Which of the following firms has a policy against selling handguns and other weapons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beretta 
B)  Home Depot 
C)  Procter & Gamble 
D)  Target & Wal-Mart 
A)  Beretta 
B)  Home Depot 
C)  Procter & Gamble 
D)  Target & Wal-Mart

Ethical and unethical behaviors are determined by ________.

Some actions,such as stealing during periods of natural disaster,may be illegal yet considered ethical.

In setting ethical standards,perhaps the most effective step that a company can take is to ________.

Under a defensive stance to social responsibility,companies meet only their minimum legal requirements.

Organizational stakeholders can best be defined as ________.

Ethics are beliefs about what is right and wrong or good and bad.

Whistle-blowers may report wrongdoing to their direct supervisors,as well as to outside agencies.

Enron employee Sherron Watkins was a(n)________,reporting concerns about the company's accounting practices.

A company adopting a(n)________ stance to social responsibility would likely install pollution control equipment dictated by the law,but would be unlikely to install higher quality equipment,even if it might further limit pollution.

The Ronald McDonald House is a good example of a proactive stance to social responsibility.

An employee who detects and tries to put an end to a company's unethical,illegal,and/or socially irresponsible actions by publicizing them is referred to as a ________.

When evaluating a decision based on the ethical norm of utility,a manager will consider which of the following questions?

Describe the stakeholder model of social responsibility.

Which of the following has NOT been identified as a basic consumer right?

A business's social responsibility to investors includes following proper accounting procedures,providing appropriate information to shareholders about financial performance,and managing the organization to protect shareholder rights and investments.

________ is using advertising to project a green image without adopting substantive environmentally friendly changes.

Which of the following firms has a policy against selling handguns and other weapons?

The U.S.Business Environment

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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Exam 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Ethical and unethical behaviors are determined by ________.

Some actions,such as stealing during periods of natural disaster,may be illegal yet considered ethical.

In setting ethical standards,perhaps the most effective step that a company can take is to ________.

Under a defensive stance to social responsibility,companies meet only their minimum legal requirements.

Organizational stakeholders can best be defined as ________.

Ethics are beliefs about what is right and wrong or good and bad.

Whistle-blowers may report wrongdoing to their direct supervisors,as well as to outside agencies.

Enron employee Sherron Watkins was a(n)________,reporting concerns about the company's accounting practices.

A company adopting a(n)________ stance to social responsibility would likely install pollution control equipment dictated by the law,but would be unlikely to install higher quality equipment,even if it might further limit pollution.

The Ronald McDonald House is a good example of a proactive stance to social responsibility.

An employee who detects and tries to put an end to a company's unethical,illegal,and/or socially irresponsible actions by publicizing them is referred to as a ________.

When evaluating a decision based on the ethical norm of utility,a manager will consider which of the following questions?

Describe the stakeholder model of social responsibility.

Which of the following has NOT been identified as a basic consumer right?

A business's social responsibility to investors includes following proper accounting procedures,providing appropriate information to shareholders about financial performance,and managing the organization to protect shareholder rights and investments.

________ is using advertising to project a green image without adopting substantive environmentally friendly changes.

Which of the following firms has a policy against selling handguns and other weapons?

The U.S.Business Environment

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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