Question 1

The public demand that businesses give proper consideration to consumer wants and needs in making its decisions is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  consumerism 
B)  political activism 
C)  conservation 
D)  ethics 
A)  consumerism 
B)  political activism 
C)  conservation 
D)  ethics

Question 2

Teresa discovered unlawful conduct at her company and notified authorities.Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,anyone who retaliates against Teresa can be prosecuted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is green marketing?

Accepted Answer

Green marketing is a marketing strategy

Question 4

Halting the production and sale of a potentially dangerous product,even if it hurts profits,is an example of ethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The doctrine of "the right to be heard" would be best reflected by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  product safety 
B)  disclosure of true annual interest rates on revolving charge accounts 
C)  disclosure of sodium content on labels of processed foods 
D)  a firm establishing a consumer appeals board 
A)  product safety 
B)  disclosure of true annual interest rates on revolving charge accounts 
C)  disclosure of sodium content on labels of processed foods 
D)  a firm establishing a consumer appeals board

Question 6

A "green" product that claims to be environmentally friendly must be substantiated in accordance with guidelines presented by the Federal Trade Commission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mica learns that her company is secretly dumping untreated waste into the city sewer systems,and she informs the local EPA office.All of the following describe Mica's ethical situation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  She is acting as a whistle-blower. 
B)  She has a conflict of interest. 
C)  She is showing integrity. 
D)  She is showing loyalty. 
A)  She is acting as a whistle-blower. 
B)  She has a conflict of interest. 
C)  She is showing integrity. 
D)  She is showing loyalty.

Question 8

Which of the following statements best justifies why a company should act in an ethical manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government will take action if a firm fails to act ethically. 
B)  Acting ethically always maximizes profits in the short run. 
C)  Acting ethically will help a company to prosper in the long run. 
D)  The right thing to do is always the least expensive alternative. 
A)  The government will take action if a firm fails to act ethically. 
B)  Acting ethically always maximizes profits in the short run. 
C)  Acting ethically will help a company to prosper in the long run. 
D)  The right thing to do is always the least expensive alternative.

Question 9

Why is it important for a company to create and communicate a code of conduct?

Accepted Answer

A code of conduct defines how an organiz

Question 10

After meeting with employees,a manager realizes she has set performance goals unrealistically high for her department's employees.If she makes employee performance goals more realistic,what will likely happen to the department's ethical climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will improve. 
B)  It will stay about the same. 
C)  It will deteriorate. 
D)  Not enough information is provided to determine the effect. 
A)  It will improve. 
B)  It will stay about the same. 
C)  It will deteriorate. 
D)  Not enough information is provided to determine the effect.

Question 11

Tanisha is a diabetes educator at a local clinic.Recently,she was offered a lavish trip by a sales representative who has been pushing the clinic to use his company's diabetes supplies.Tanisha declined the gift.Which ethical challenge did she face?

Accepted Answer

A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  honesty and integrity 
C)  cultural consequences 
D)  conflict of interest 
A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  honesty and integrity 
C)  cultural consequences 
D)  conflict of interest

Question 12

All of the following are current social issues related to business's responsibilities to employees EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual harassment 
B)  discrimination against workers over 40 years of age 
C)  discrimination against workers under 40 years of age 
D)  quality of life issues 
A)  sexual harassment 
B)  discrimination against workers over 40 years of age 
C)  discrimination against workers under 40 years of age 
D)  quality of life issues

Question 13

A recent study found that 49 percent of employees surveyed "witnessed misconduct on the job" in 2009,an increase over 2007.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Technology has ________ ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  expanded the range of 
B)  reduced the range of 
C)  made little difference on the range of 
D)  eliminated most 
A)  expanded the range of 
B)  reduced the range of 
C)  made little difference on the range of 
D)  eliminated most

Question 15

Businesses should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  do what is right regardless of profits 
B)  find the balance between doing what is right and what is profitable 
C)  do whatever is profitable 
D)  do whatever is in the company's best interests 
A)  do what is right regardless of profits 
B)  find the balance between doing what is right and what is profitable 
C)  do whatever is profitable 
D)  do whatever is in the company's best interests

Question 16

Businesses have responsibilities to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  investors only 
B)  investors and customers 
C)  investors,customers,and employees 
D)  investors,customers,employees,and society 
A)  investors only 
B)  investors and customers 
C)  investors,customers,and employees 
D)  investors,customers,employees,and society

Question 17

Setting appropriate ethical standards is a fairly straightforward task for most managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Business ethics begins with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual employee 
B)  the government 
C)  a firm's investors 
D)  a firm's customers 
A)  the individual employee 
B)  the government 
C)  a firm's investors 
D)  a firm's customers

Question 19

Whistle-blowers always act out of self-interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Paying corporate taxes is an example of corporate philanthropy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The public demand that businesses give proper consideration to consumer wants and needs in making its decisions is known as ________.

Teresa discovered unlawful conduct at her company and notified authorities.Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,anyone who retaliates against Teresa can be prosecuted.

What is green marketing?

Halting the production and sale of a potentially dangerous product,even if it hurts profits,is an example of ethical behaviour.

The doctrine of "the right to be heard" would be best reflected by ________.

A "green" product that claims to be environmentally friendly must be substantiated in accordance with guidelines presented by the Federal Trade Commission.

Mica learns that her company is secretly dumping untreated waste into the city sewer systems,and she informs the local EPA office.All of the following describe Mica's ethical situation EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements best justifies why a company should act in an ethical manner?

Why is it important for a company to create and communicate a code of conduct?

After meeting with employees,a manager realizes she has set performance goals unrealistically high for her department's employees.If she makes employee performance goals more realistic,what will likely happen to the department's ethical climate?

Tanisha is a diabetes educator at a local clinic.Recently,she was offered a lavish trip by a sales representative who has been pushing the clinic to use his company's diabetes supplies.Tanisha declined the gift.Which ethical challenge did she face?

All of the following are current social issues related to business's responsibilities to employees EXCEPT ________.

A recent study found that 49 percent of employees surveyed "witnessed misconduct on the job" in 2009,an increase over 2007.

Technology has ________ ethical issues.

Businesses should ________.

Businesses have responsibilities to ________.

Setting appropriate ethical standards is a fairly straightforward task for most managers.

Business ethics begins with ________.

Whistle-blowers always act out of self-interest.

Paying corporate taxes is an example of corporate philanthropy.

The Changing Face of Business

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: The Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

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Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

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Exam 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The public demand that businesses give proper consideration to consumer wants and needs in making its decisions is known as ________.

Teresa discovered unlawful conduct at her company and notified authorities.Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,anyone who retaliates against Teresa can be prosecuted.

What is green marketing?

Halting the production and sale of a potentially dangerous product,even if it hurts profits,is an example of ethical behaviour.

The doctrine of "the right to be heard" would be best reflected by ________.

A "green" product that claims to be environmentally friendly must be substantiated in accordance with guidelines presented by the Federal Trade Commission.

Mica learns that her company is secretly dumping untreated waste into the city sewer systems,and she informs the local EPA office.All of the following describe Mica's ethical situation EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements best justifies why a company should act in an ethical manner?

Why is it important for a company to create and communicate a code of conduct?

After meeting with employees,a manager realizes she has set performance goals unrealistically high for her department's employees.If she makes employee performance goals more realistic,what will likely happen to the department's ethical climate?

Tanisha is a diabetes educator at a local clinic.Recently,she was offered a lavish trip by a sales representative who has been pushing the clinic to use his company's diabetes supplies.Tanisha declined the gift.Which ethical challenge did she face?

All of the following are current social issues related to business's responsibilities to employees EXCEPT ________.

A recent study found that 49 percent of employees surveyed "witnessed misconduct on the job" in 2009,an increase over 2007.

Technology has ________ ethical issues.

Businesses should ________.

Businesses have responsibilities to ________.

Setting appropriate ethical standards is a fairly straightforward task for most managers.

Business ethics begins with ________.

Whistle-blowers always act out of self-interest.

Paying corporate taxes is an example of corporate philanthropy.

The Changing Face of Business

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: The Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Filters