Question 1

Explain the concept of a stakeholder and list five common stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A stakeholder is any individual or group

Question 2

Caleb is a manager at Computer-Care Company.He is expected to consider the effort of each decision alternative on all parties and select the one that optimizes the satisfaction for the greatest number of people.This is an example of the

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  moral-justice approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  soft-line managerial approach. 
A)  utilitarian approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  moral-justice approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  soft-line managerial approach.

Question 3

A(n)__________ is a formal statement of the company's values concerning ethics and social issues; it communicates to employees what the company stands for.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is a formal statement of the...

Question 4

Which ethical approach are companies citing to justify their policing of employee's personal habits on and off the job,such as alcohol and tobacco consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justice approach 
B)  Utilitarian approach 
C)  Individualism approach 
D)  Moral-justice approach 
E)  Discretionary responsibility 
A)  Justice approach 
B)  Utilitarian approach 
C)  Individualism approach 
D)  Moral-justice approach 
E)  Discretionary responsibility

Question 5

When an official is given the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of ethics and legal compliance.S/he is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  a whistle-blower. 
B)  a chief ethics officer. 
C)  vice-president of human resource management. 
D)  a yes-man. 
E)  a political play. 
A)  a whistle-blower. 
B)  a chief ethics officer. 
C)  vice-president of human resource management. 
D)  a yes-man. 
E)  a political play.

Question 6

List and define the stages of moral development.

Accepted Answer

According to the model in the book,there

Question 7

Scenario - Larry Campbell
The pressure was on again. Larry Campbell, the Vice President at ToolTime Hardware, Inc., was receiving requests from men and women inside the firm and outside the firm, asking him to review the company's promotion policies. Of the 52 middle and high level executives, only three were women. The pressure was to review the policies that had led to this perceived imbalance and, if appropriate, take the steps necessary for correction.
-A(n)_______ would outline the procedures Larry should use in this and other ethical situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  principle-based statement 
B)  code of ethics 
C)  corporate credo 
D)  policy-based statement 
E)  ethics committee 
A)  principle-based statement 
B)  code of ethics 
C)  corporate credo 
D)  policy-based statement 
E)  ethics committee

Question 8

The virtue ethics approach to ethical decision making sidesteps debates about what is right,good,or just and bases decisions on prevailing standards of the profession and the larger society,taking the interests of all stakeholders into account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A chief ethics officer is a company executive who oversees all aspects of ethics and legal compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following stages is the stage of personal moral development in which an individual develops an internal set of standards and values?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Principled 
D)  Discretionary 
E)  Social 
A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Principled 
D)  Discretionary 
E)  Social

Question 11

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Investors,shareholde

Question 12

A stakeholder is any group within or outside the organization that has a stake in the organization's performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Economic responsibility defines what society deems as important with respect to appropriate corporate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A situation that arises when all alternative choices or behaviors have been deemed undesirable because of the potentially negative ethical consequences,making it difficult to distinguish right from wrong,is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  a moral agent. 
B)  a social responsibility. 
C)  an ethical dilemma. 
D)  an ethical standard. 
E)  discretionary responsibility. 
A)  a moral agent. 
B)  a social responsibility. 
C)  an ethical dilemma. 
D)  an ethical standard. 
E)  discretionary responsibility.

Question 15

All stakeholders of an organization are its stockholders but not all stockholders are its stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most managers operate at the _________ level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most managers operate at the _________ level....

Question 17

Human beings have fundamental rights and liberties that cannot be taken away by another individual's decision.This ethical decision making approach is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  moral-rights approach. 
D)  dualism approach. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  utilitarian approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  moral-rights approach. 
D)  dualism approach. 
E)  None of these.

Question 18

Robbie's Robots decided to continue operations at one plant while shutting down another.The decision was justified on the basis of what was best for the total corporation.This is an example of the

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  moral-justice approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  illegal approach. 
A)  utilitarian approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  moral-justice approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  illegal approach.

Question 19

Principle-based statements define fundamental values and contain general language about company responsibilities,quality of products,and treatment of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List three of the six moral rights that should be considered during decision making.

Accepted Answer

Students can list any three of the follo

Explain the concept of a stakeholder and list five common stakeholders.

Caleb is a manager at Computer-Care Company.He is expected to consider the effort of each decision alternative on all parties and select the one that optimizes the satisfaction for the greatest number of people.This is an example of the

A(n)__________ is a formal statement of the company's values concerning ethics and social issues; it communicates to employees what the company stands for.

Which ethical approach are companies citing to justify their policing of employee's personal habits on and off the job,such as alcohol and tobacco consumption?

When an official is given the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of ethics and legal compliance.S/he is referred to as

List and define the stages of moral development.

The virtue ethics approach to ethical decision making sidesteps debates about what is right,good,or just and bases decisions on prevailing standards of the profession and the larger society,taking the interests of all stakeholders into account.

A chief ethics officer is a company executive who oversees all aspects of ethics and legal compliance.

Which of the following stages is the stage of personal moral development in which an individual develops an internal set of standards and values?

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

A stakeholder is any group within or outside the organization that has a stake in the organization's performance.

Economic responsibility defines what society deems as important with respect to appropriate corporate behavior.

A situation that arises when all alternative choices or behaviors have been deemed undesirable because of the potentially negative ethical consequences,making it difficult to distinguish right from wrong,is considered

All stakeholders of an organization are its stockholders but not all stockholders are its stakeholders.

Most managers operate at the _________ level.

Human beings have fundamental rights and liberties that cannot be taken away by another individual's decision.This ethical decision making approach is known as the

Robbie's Robots decided to continue operations at one plant while shutting down another.The decision was justified on the basis of what was best for the total corporation.This is an example of the

Principle-based statements define fundamental values and contain general language about company responsibilities,quality of products,and treatment of employees.

List three of the six moral rights that should be considered during decision making.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 4: Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Explain the concept of a stakeholder and list five common stakeholders.

Caleb is a manager at Computer-Care Company.He is expected to consider the effort of each decision alternative on all parties and select the one that optimizes the satisfaction for the greatest number of people.This is an example of the

A(n)__________ is a formal statement of the company's values concerning ethics and social issues; it communicates to employees what the company stands for.

Which ethical approach are companies citing to justify their policing of employee's personal habits on and off the job,such as alcohol and tobacco consumption?

When an official is given the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of ethics and legal compliance.S/he is referred to as

List and define the stages of moral development.

The virtue ethics approach to ethical decision making sidesteps debates about what is right,good,or just and bases decisions on prevailing standards of the profession and the larger society,taking the interests of all stakeholders into account.

A chief ethics officer is a company executive who oversees all aspects of ethics and legal compliance.

Which of the following stages is the stage of personal moral development in which an individual develops an internal set of standards and values?

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

A stakeholder is any group within or outside the organization that has a stake in the organization's performance.

Economic responsibility defines what society deems as important with respect to appropriate corporate behavior.

A situation that arises when all alternative choices or behaviors have been deemed undesirable because of the potentially negative ethical consequences,making it difficult to distinguish right from wrong,is considered

All stakeholders of an organization are its stockholders but not all stockholders are its stakeholders.

Most managers operate at the _________ level.

Human beings have fundamental rights and liberties that cannot be taken away by another individual's decision.This ethical decision making approach is known as the

Robbie's Robots decided to continue operations at one plant while shutting down another.The decision was justified on the basis of what was best for the total corporation.This is an example of the

Principle-based statements define fundamental values and contain general language about company responsibilities,quality of products,and treatment of employees.

List three of the six moral rights that should be considered during decision making.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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