Question 1

Compensatory justice argues that an employees compensation should be based on individual performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The basis for the recent trend among companies to police employee personal habits such as alcohol and tobacco consumption on the job is called the utilitarian ethic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ethical decision approach that requires persons to be guided by standards of equity, fairness and impartiality is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  moral-rights approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  utilitarian approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  discretionary responsibility. 
A)  moral-rights approach. 
B)  individualism approach. 
C)  utilitarian approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  discretionary responsibility.

Question 4

Individualism is popular in the highly organized society of today because it supports immediate self-gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ leadership style matches with the preconventional level of personal moral development.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic 
B)  team oriented 
C)  servant leadership 
D)  guiding/encouraging 
E)  transforming 
A)  autocratic 
B)  team oriented 
C)  servant leadership 
D)  guiding/encouraging 
E)  transforming

Question 6

The right of free consent, the right to privacy, and the right of freedom of conscience are rights that should be considered in the moral rights approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these employee behaviors matches with the postconventional level of personal moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empowered employees, full participation 
B)  Task accomplishment 
C)  Act in own interest 
D)  Work group collaboration 
E)  Autocratic 
A)  Empowered employees, full participation 
B)  Task accomplishment 
C)  Act in own interest 
D)  Work group collaboration 
E)  Autocratic

Question 8

If something is ethical, it must not be illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Social responsibility is management's obligation to make choices and take actions that will contribute to the welfare and interests of society as well as the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The profit-maximizing view of economic responsibility is advocated by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Milton Friedman 
B)  Arthur Anderson 
C)  Donald Trump 
D)  Warren Buffett 
E)  Steve Jobs 
A)  Milton Friedman 
B)  Arthur Anderson 
C)  Donald Trump 
D)  Warren Buffett 
E)  Steve Jobs

Question 11

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Investors, shareholders, emplo

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the moral rights that could be considered during decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to free consent. 
B)  The right to invade privacy. 
C)  The right to free speech. 
D)  The right of freedom of conscience. 
E)  The right to life and safety. 
A)  The right to free consent. 
B)  The right to invade privacy. 
C)  The right to free speech. 
D)  The right of freedom of conscience. 
E)  The right to life and safety.

Question 13

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 14

Although public confidence in business managers is at an all-time low, politics, sports, and non-profit organizations have not been affected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary responsibilities are the four areas of social responsibility which can be used to evaluate corporate social performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The great majority of managers operate at level two, the conventional level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List the four criteria for ethical decision-making described in the book.

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism, indi

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ generally outline the procedures to be used in specific ethical situations, such as marketing practice, conflicts of interest, and observance of laws.

Accepted Answer

Policy-bas

Question 20

Which of the following refers to the code of moral principles and values that govern behaviors with respect to what is right and wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-dealing 
B)  Free domain 
C)  Ethics 
D)  Codified law 
E)  Opportunism 
A)  Self-dealing 
B)  Free domain 
C)  Ethics 
D)  Codified law 
E)  Opportunism

Compensatory justice argues that an employees compensation should be based on individual performance.

The basis for the recent trend among companies to police employee personal habits such as alcohol and tobacco consumption on the job is called the utilitarian ethic.

The ethical decision approach that requires persons to be guided by standards of equity, fairness and impartiality is the:

Individualism is popular in the highly organized society of today because it supports immediate self-gain.

The _____ leadership style matches with the preconventional level of personal moral development.

The right of free consent, the right to privacy, and the right of freedom of conscience are rights that should be considered in the moral rights approach.

Which of these employee behaviors matches with the postconventional level of personal moral development?

If something is ethical, it must not be illegal.

Social responsibility is management's obligation to make choices and take actions that will contribute to the welfare and interests of society as well as the organization.

The profit-maximizing view of economic responsibility is advocated by _____.

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

Which of the following is NOT one of the moral rights that could be considered during decision-making?

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

Although public confidence in business managers is at an all-time low, politics, sports, and non-profit organizations have not been affected.

Economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary responsibilities are the four areas of social responsibility which can be used to evaluate corporate social performance.

The great majority of managers operate at level two, the conventional level.

List the four criteria for ethical decision-making described in the book.

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

_____ generally outline the procedures to be used in specific ethical situations, such as marketing practice, conflicts of interest, and observance of laws.

Which of the following refers to the code of moral principles and values that govern behaviors with respect to what is right and wrong?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 5: Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Compensatory justice argues that an employees compensation should be based on individual performance.

The basis for the recent trend among companies to police employee personal habits such as alcohol and tobacco consumption on the job is called the utilitarian ethic.

The ethical decision approach that requires persons to be guided by standards of equity, fairness and impartiality is the:

Individualism is popular in the highly organized society of today because it supports immediate self-gain.

The _____ leadership style matches with the preconventional level of personal moral development.

The right of free consent, the right to privacy, and the right of freedom of conscience are rights that should be considered in the moral rights approach.

Which of these employee behaviors matches with the postconventional level of personal moral development?

If something is ethical, it must not be illegal.

Social responsibility is management's obligation to make choices and take actions that will contribute to the welfare and interests of society as well as the organization.

The profit-maximizing view of economic responsibility is advocated by _____.

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

Which of the following is NOT one of the moral rights that could be considered during decision-making?

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

Although public confidence in business managers is at an all-time low, politics, sports, and non-profit organizations have not been affected.

Economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary responsibilities are the four areas of social responsibility which can be used to evaluate corporate social performance.

The great majority of managers operate at level two, the conventional level.

List the four criteria for ethical decision-making described in the book.

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

_____ generally outline the procedures to be used in specific ethical situations, such as marketing practice, conflicts of interest, and observance of laws.

Which of the following refers to the code of moral principles and values that govern behaviors with respect to what is right and wrong?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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