Question 1

External groups often conduct their own evaluations of businesses,but firms typically ignore these reports in favour of internal evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A strategy that emphasizes a firm's commitment to environmentally friendly products and production is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) Corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G)business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing 
A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) Corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G)business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing

Question 3

Although social responsibility in a business is commendable,most companies are not judged by their interactions within the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A strategy that promotes environmentally friendly products and production methods is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  consumerism 
B)  recycling 
C)  ethical awareness 
D)  green marketing 
A)  consumerism 
B)  recycling 
C)  ethical awareness 
D)  green marketing

Question 5

What are the objectives of the consumerism movement?

Accepted Answer

Consumerism refers to the movement calli

Question 6

Many electric products contain toxins such as lead and mercury and are difficult to reuse or recycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A formal statement that defines how an organization expects and requires employees to resolve ethical questions is a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) Corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G)business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing 
A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) Corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G)business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing

Question 8

Walmart's survey of its suppliers about their sustainability practices was a first step in developing a "sustainability index".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

On-the-job ethical dilemmas are very rare but can be quite significant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If companies provide a code of conduct and ethical training,there is no need to hire a compliance officer or to provide an anonymous employee hotline to report unethical behaviour they have witnessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How could loyalty versus truth create an ethical dilemma for a businessperson?

Accepted Answer

Businesses expect their employees to be

Question 12

The foundation of an ethical climate is

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical leadership 
B)  ethical action 
C)  ethical awareness 
D)  ethical reasoning 
A)  ethical leadership 
B)  ethical action 
C)  ethical awareness 
D)  ethical reasoning

Question 13

In addition to financial assessments,Dominic has arranged for his company to conduct a(n)________ to evaluate activities that relate to social issues,such as employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

Accepted Answer

A)  social audit 
B)  EEOC evaluation 
C)  code of conduct 
D)  social responsibility inventory 
A)  social audit 
B)  EEOC evaluation 
C)  code of conduct 
D)  social responsibility inventory

Question 14

The legal requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act vary from state to state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some companies measure social performance by conducting a(n)_____ that identifies and evaluates the company's activities that relate to social issues.

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) Corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G)business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing 
A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) Corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G)business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing

Question 16

Ethical __________ charges each employee personally to uphold the company's core values and be willing to base their actions on them.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership 
B)  awareness 
C)  action 
D)  reasoning 
A)  leadership 
B)  awareness 
C)  action 
D)  reasoning

Question 17

It is not always easy to distinguish between right and wrong in many business situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A code of conduct is a formal document that identifies and evaluates all company activities related to social issues,such as conservation,employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following can improve ethical reasoning in a company?

Accepted Answer

A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  practical training sessions 
C)  mission statement 
D)  organizational culture 
A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  practical training sessions 
C)  mission statement 
D)  organizational culture

Question 20

Corporate philanthropy is the notion that businesses should give back to the communities where they earn their profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

External groups often conduct their own evaluations of businesses,but firms typically ignore these reports in favour of internal evaluations.

A strategy that emphasizes a firm's commitment to environmentally friendly products and production is _____.

Although social responsibility in a business is commendable,most companies are not judged by their interactions within the community.

A strategy that promotes environmentally friendly products and production methods is called ________.

What are the objectives of the consumerism movement?

Many electric products contain toxins such as lead and mercury and are difficult to reuse or recycle.

A formal statement that defines how an organization expects and requires employees to resolve ethical questions is a(n)_____.

Walmart's survey of its suppliers about their sustainability practices was a first step in developing a "sustainability index".

On-the-job ethical dilemmas are very rare but can be quite significant.

If companies provide a code of conduct and ethical training,there is no need to hire a compliance officer or to provide an anonymous employee hotline to report unethical behaviour they have witnessed.

How could loyalty versus truth create an ethical dilemma for a businessperson?

The foundation of an ethical climate is

In addition to financial assessments,Dominic has arranged for his company to conduct a(n)________ to evaluate activities that relate to social issues,such as employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

The legal requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act vary from state to state.

Some companies measure social performance by conducting a(n)_____ that identifies and evaluates the company's activities that relate to social issues.

Ethical __________ charges each employee personally to uphold the company's core values and be willing to base their actions on them.

It is not always easy to distinguish between right and wrong in many business situations.

A code of conduct is a formal document that identifies and evaluates all company activities related to social issues,such as conservation,employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

Which of the following can improve ethical reasoning in a company?

Corporate philanthropy is the notion that businesses should give back to the communities where they earn their profits.

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

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Exam 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

External groups often conduct their own evaluations of businesses,but firms typically ignore these reports in favour of internal evaluations.

A strategy that emphasizes a firm's commitment to environmentally friendly products and production is _____.

Although social responsibility in a business is commendable,most companies are not judged by their interactions within the community.

A strategy that promotes environmentally friendly products and production methods is called ________.

What are the objectives of the consumerism movement?

Many electric products contain toxins such as lead and mercury and are difficult to reuse or recycle.

A formal statement that defines how an organization expects and requires employees to resolve ethical questions is a(n)_____.

Walmart's survey of its suppliers about their sustainability practices was a first step in developing a "sustainability index".

On-the-job ethical dilemmas are very rare but can be quite significant.

If companies provide a code of conduct and ethical training,there is no need to hire a compliance officer or to provide an anonymous employee hotline to report unethical behaviour they have witnessed.

How could loyalty versus truth create an ethical dilemma for a businessperson?

The foundation of an ethical climate is

In addition to financial assessments,Dominic has arranged for his company to conduct a(n)________ to evaluate activities that relate to social issues,such as employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

The legal requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act vary from state to state.

Some companies measure social performance by conducting a(n)_____ that identifies and evaluates the company's activities that relate to social issues.

Ethical __________ charges each employee personally to uphold the company's core values and be willing to base their actions on them.

It is not always easy to distinguish between right and wrong in many business situations.

A code of conduct is a formal document that identifies and evaluates all company activities related to social issues,such as conservation,employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

Which of the following can improve ethical reasoning in a company?

Corporate philanthropy is the notion that businesses should give back to the communities where they earn their profits.

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

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