Question 1

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities.
-Instrumental Boycotts

Accepted Answer

A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions. 
A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions. A

Question 2

_______ has been instrumental in developing sustainability theory and practice given the long-term interaction of a wide range of organisations such as charities, NGOs and development agencies with social, economic and environmental issues.

Accepted Answer

Civil Society

Question 3

Which of the following statements on global issues and causes would Crane et al agree with?

Accepted Answer

A)  CSOs have been careful to avoid making use of the tools and phenomena that they criticize in globalization. 
B)  The civil society challenge to globalization has seen existing NGOs start to shift their focus and concentrate on a range of causes mainly relating to aspects of globalization. 
C)  The anti-globalization movement echoes the postmodern take on ethics, with its challenge of society's existing 'grand narratives' and its suggestions for new universal guiding principles. 
D)  Global issues raise the prospect of coordinated global attention from international CSOs and multinational corporations. 
A)  CSOs have been careful to avoid making use of the tools and phenomena that they criticize in globalization. 
B)  The civil society challenge to globalization has seen existing NGOs start to shift their focus and concentrate on a range of causes mainly relating to aspects of globalization. 
C)  The anti-globalization movement echoes the postmodern take on ethics, with its challenge of society's existing 'grand narratives' and its suggestions for new universal guiding principles. 
D)  Global issues raise the prospect of coordinated global attention from international CSOs and multinational corporations. D

Question 4

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities.
-Promotional group aims

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-interest 
B)  Social goals 
C)  Threat of withdrawal 
D)  Mass media publicity 
A)  Self-interest 
B)  Social goals 
C)  Threat of withdrawal 
D)  Mass media publicity

Question 5

What is civil society? Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-profit-distributing organizations. 
B)  Civil society encompasses both public and private organizations. 
C)  Involved in the promotion of societal interests, causes and/or goals. 
D)  Examples include social enterprises, non-governmental organizations, and religious groups. 
A)  Non-profit-distributing organizations. 
B)  Civil society encompasses both public and private organizations. 
C)  Involved in the promotion of societal interests, causes and/or goals. 
D)  Examples include social enterprises, non-governmental organizations, and religious groups.

Question 6

________ has brought multinationals into confrontation with an extended community of CSOs as well as catalysing the growth, and physical presence, of CSOs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ has brought multinationals into confrontation with...

Question 7

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities.
-Punitive Boycotts

Accepted Answer

A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions. 
A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions.

Question 8

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities.
-Sectional group aims

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-interest 
B)  Social goals 
C)  Threat of withdrawal 
D)  Mass media publicity 
A)  Self-interest 
B)  Social goals 
C)  Threat of withdrawal 
D)  Mass media publicity

Question 9

The degree of interaction between business and CSOs has intensified at the same time as it has increased in scope and incidence. Which of the following do Crane et al identify as one of the risks?

Accepted Answer

A)  The CSO loses all public trust and legitimacy 
B)  The business may not reap sufficient benefits from the collaboration to justify its continued involvement. 
C)  Corporations co-opt their CSO partners, threatening the independence that makes the CSO sector such an important balance to corporate power. 
D)  CSO partners co-opt the business managers, undermining the company's principal-agent relationship 
A)  The CSO loses all public trust and legitimacy 
B)  The business may not reap sufficient benefits from the collaboration to justify its continued involvement. 
C)  Corporations co-opt their CSO partners, threatening the independence that makes the CSO sector such an important balance to corporate power. 
D)  CSO partners co-opt the business managers, undermining the company's principal-agent relationship

Question 10

The Marine Stewardship Council, the Ethical Trading Initiative and the HSBC Climate International Partnership are all examples of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Government-business collaborations 
B)  Business-CSO collaborations 
C)  CSO initiatives 
D)  Business initiatives 
A)  Government-business collaborations 
B)  Business-CSO collaborations 
C)  CSO initiatives 
D)  Business initiatives

Question 11

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation.
-Governance of a corporation

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit earning; limits on profit distribution. 
B)  Profit maximizing. 
C)  Based on participation and democracy amongst stakeholders. 
D)  Based on accountability to providers of capital. 
A)  Profit earning; limits on profit distribution. 
B)  Profit maximizing. 
C)  Based on participation and democracy amongst stakeholders. 
D)  Based on accountability to providers of capital.

Question 12

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities.
-Promotional groups exert pressure through

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-interest 
B)  Social goals 
C)  Threat of withdrawal 
D)  Mass media publicity 
A)  Self-interest 
B)  Social goals 
C)  Threat of withdrawal 
D)  Mass media publicity

Question 13

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities.
-Expressive Boycotts

Accepted Answer

A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions. 
A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions.

Question 14

What is the Accountability Charter, which was launched in 2006?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guidelines from the world's largest CSOs for firms on how best to interact with NGOs. 
B)  The charter is to serve as a code of conduct for NGOs on the international stage. 
C)  A set of UN guidelines for CSOs active internationally. 
D)  A set of standards and key performance indicators to help NGOs achieve accountability. 
A)  Guidelines from the world's largest CSOs for firms on how best to interact with NGOs. 
B)  The charter is to serve as a code of conduct for NGOs on the international stage. 
C)  A set of UN guidelines for CSOs active internationally. 
D)  A set of standards and key performance indicators to help NGOs achieve accountability.

Question 15

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities.
-Catalytic Boycotts

Accepted Answer

A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions. 
A)  Aim to force a company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Seek to raise awareness about a company and its policies. 
C)  A general form of displeasure about a company. 
D)  Seek to punish a company for its actions.

Question 16

Boycotts are probably the most widely used form of non-violent direct action. Friedman (1999) suggests a number of purposes that CSOs may have for boycotts: which of the following is not one of Friedman's suggestions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instrumental boycotts aim to force the target company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Catalytic boycotts seek to raise awareness about the company's actions and policies. 
C)  Promotional boycotts aim to shift business from one company to the sector's best performer as a means of encouraging weaker companies to change their policies. 
D)  Punitive boycotts seek to punish the target company for its actions, actively aiming to cause harm (usually by aiming for significant erosion of sales). 
A)  Instrumental boycotts aim to force the target company to change a specific policy. 
B)  Catalytic boycotts seek to raise awareness about the company's actions and policies. 
C)  Promotional boycotts aim to shift business from one company to the sector's best performer as a means of encouraging weaker companies to change their policies. 
D)  Punitive boycotts seek to punish the target company for its actions, actively aiming to cause harm (usually by aiming for significant erosion of sales).

Question 17

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation.
-Governance of a social enterprise

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit earning; limits on profit distribution. 
B)  Profit maximizing. 
C)  Based on participation and democracy amongst stakeholders. 
D)  Based on accountability to providers of capital. 
A)  Profit earning; limits on profit distribution. 
B)  Profit maximizing. 
C)  Based on participation and democracy amongst stakeholders. 
D)  Based on accountability to providers of capital.

Question 18

One of the most prominent issues which CSO's face is how to balance their moral orientation and integrity whilst making a positive contribution to business practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation.
-Role of profit in a corporation

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit earning; limits on profit distribution. 
B)  Profit maximizing. 
C)  Based on participation and democracy amongst stakeholders. 
D)  Based on accountability to providers of capital. 
A)  Profit earning; limits on profit distribution. 
B)  Profit maximizing. 
C)  Based on participation and democracy amongst stakeholders. 
D)  Based on accountability to providers of capital.

Question 20

Which of the below is not a significant benefit of employee volunteering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enhancing firm reputation. 
B)  Tax benefits. 
C)  Enhancing employee morale. 
D)  Better job performance by employees. 
A)  Enhancing firm reputation. 
B)  Tax benefits. 
C)  Enhancing employee morale. 
D)  Better job performance by employees.

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Instrumental Boycotts

_______ has been instrumental in developing sustainability theory and practice given the long-term interaction of a wide range of organisations such as charities, NGOs and development agencies with social, economic and environmental issues.

Which of the following statements on global issues and causes would Crane et al agree with?

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Promotional group aims

What is civil society? Please select all that apply.

________ has brought multinationals into confrontation with an extended community of CSOs as well as catalysing the growth, and physical presence, of CSOs.

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Punitive Boycotts

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Sectional group aims

The degree of interaction between business and CSOs has intensified at the same time as it has increased in scope and incidence. Which of the following do Crane et al identify as one of the risks?

The Marine Stewardship Council, the Ethical Trading Initiative and the HSBC Climate International Partnership are all examples of _________.

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation. -Governance of a corporation

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Promotional groups exert pressure through

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Expressive Boycotts

What is the Accountability Charter, which was launched in 2006?

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Catalytic Boycotts

Boycotts are probably the most widely used form of non-violent direct action. Friedman (1999) suggests a number of purposes that CSOs may have for boycotts: which of the following is not one of Friedman's suggestions?

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation. -Governance of a social enterprise

One of the most prominent issues which CSO's face is how to balance their moral orientation and integrity whilst making a positive contribution to business practice.

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation. -Role of profit in a corporation

Which of the below is not a significant benefit of employee volunteering?

Introducing Business

Framing Business

Corporate Responsibility, Stakeholders, and Citizenship3 Evaluating Business

Making Decisions in Business Ethics: Descriptive

Managing Business

Shareholders and Business

Employees and Business

Consumers and Business

Suppliers, Competitors, and Business

Government, Regulation, and Business

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Exam 10: Civil Society and Business

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Instrumental Boycotts

_______ has been instrumental in developing sustainability theory and practice given the long-term interaction of a wide range of organisations such as charities, NGOs and development agencies with social, economic and environmental issues.

Which of the following statements on global issues and causes would Crane et al agree with?

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Promotional group aims

What is civil society? Please select all that apply.

________ has brought multinationals into confrontation with an extended community of CSOs as well as catalysing the growth, and physical presence, of CSOs.

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Punitive Boycotts

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Sectional group aims

The degree of interaction between business and CSOs has intensified at the same time as it has increased in scope and incidence. Which of the following do Crane et al identify as one of the risks?

The Marine Stewardship Council, the Ethical Trading Initiative and the HSBC Climate International Partnership are all examples of _________.

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation. -Governance of a corporation

Crane et al identify different types of CSOs: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Promotional groups exert pressure through

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Expressive Boycotts

What is the Accountability Charter, which was launched in 2006?

Crane et al identify four different types of boycotts: match the different kinds with their different qualities. -Catalytic Boycotts

Boycotts are probably the most widely used form of non-violent direct action. Friedman (1999) suggests a number of purposes that CSOs may have for boycotts: which of the following is not one of Friedman's suggestions?

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation. -Governance of a social enterprise

One of the most prominent issues which CSO's face is how to balance their moral orientation and integrity whilst making a positive contribution to business practice.

Complete the table summarizing some of the key differences between a social enterprise and a corporation. -Role of profit in a corporation

Which of the below is not a significant benefit of employee volunteering?

Introducing Business

Framing Business

Corporate Responsibility, Stakeholders, and Citizenship3 Evaluating Business

Making Decisions in Business Ethics: Descriptive

Managing Business

Shareholders and Business

Employees and Business

Consumers and Business

Suppliers, Competitors, and Business

Government, Regulation, and Business

Filters