Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A stakeholder is any individual or group

Question 2

Ritchie'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 3

List and define the stages of moral development.

Accepted Answer

According to the model in the book, ther

Question 4

An example of __________ is when everyone is pursuing self-direction, the greater good is ultimately served because people learn to accommodate each other in their own long-term interest.

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian approach 
B)  individualism approach 
C)  moral-justice approach 
D)  justice approach 
E)  social responsibility 
A)  utilitarian approach 
B)  individualism approach 
C)  moral-justice approach 
D)  justice approach 
E)  social responsibility

Question 5

Individuals, at the preconventional level, are concerned with external rewards and punishments and obey authority to avoid detrimental personal consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The __________ approach is the ethical concept that moral behaviors produce the greatest good for the greatest number.

Accepted Answer

A)  defensive 
B)  justice 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  individualism 
E)  moral-rights 
A)  defensive 
B)  justice 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  individualism 
E)  moral-rights

Question 7

MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 5 suggests all of the following when challenging the boss on ethical issues EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  do your research 
B)  begin the meeting by taking the floor 
C)  pay attention to your word choice and demeanor 
D)  take care how you suggest your alternative solution 
E)  be patient 
A)  do your research 
B)  begin the meeting by taking the floor 
C)  pay attention to your word choice and demeanor 
D)  take care how you suggest your alternative solution 
E)  be patient

Question 8

The ethical concept that acts are moral when they promote the individual's best long term interests, which ultimately leads to the greater good, is known as the moral rights approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The __________ ethic was the basis for the state of Oregon's decision to extend Medicaid to 400,000 previously ineligible recipients by refusing to pay for high-cost, high-risk procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)  justice 
B)  moral-rights 
C)  obstructive 
D)  individualism 
E)  utilitarian 
A)  justice 
B)  moral-rights 
C)  obstructive 
D)  individualism 
E)  utilitarian

Question 10

An individual who must make an ethical choice in an organization is called the moral agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Investors, shareholders, emplo

Question 12

Which of the following is not part of the structures and systems pillar of an ethical organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate culture 
B)  code of ethics 
C)  ethics committee 
D)  whistle-blowing mechanisms 
E)  rewarding ethical behavior 
A)  corporate culture 
B)  code of ethics 
C)  ethics committee 
D)  whistle-blowing mechanisms 
E)  rewarding ethical behavior

Question 13

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 14

Managers who are essentially ethical individuals make up the first pillar of an ethical organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The concept that different treatment of people should not be based on arbitrary characteristics is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural justice. 
B)  compensatory justice. 
C)  distributive justice. 
D)  organizational justice. 
E)  moral-justice. 
A)  procedural justice. 
B)  compensatory justice. 
C)  distributive justice. 
D)  organizational justice. 
E)  moral-justice.

Question 16

____________________ is the code of moral principles and values that govern the behaviors of a person or group with respect to what is right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the code of moral principles...

Question 17

Management's obligation to make choices that will contribute to the well being of both the organization and society is known as ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

social res

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT included in the model of personal moral development described in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preconventional level 
B)  Conventional level 
C)  Principled level 
D)  Postconventional level 
E)  All of these are included in the model 
A)  Preconventional level 
B)  Conventional level 
C)  Principled level 
D)  Postconventional level 
E)  All of these are included in the model

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

Ritchie'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

List and define the stages of moral development.

An example of __________ is when everyone is pursuing self-direction, the greater good is ultimately served because people learn to accommodate each other in their own long-term interest.

Individuals, at the preconventional level, are concerned with external rewards and punishments and obey authority to avoid detrimental personal consequences.

The __________ approach is the ethical concept that moral behaviors produce the greatest good for the greatest number.

MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 5 suggests all of the following when challenging the boss on ethical issues EXCEPT:

The ethical concept that acts are moral when they promote the individual's best long term interests, which ultimately leads to the greater good, is known as the moral rights approach.

The __________ ethic was the basis for the state of Oregon's decision to extend Medicaid to 400,000 previously ineligible recipients by refusing to pay for high-cost, high-risk procedures.

An individual who must make an ethical choice in an organization is called the moral agent.

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

Which of the following is not part of the structures and systems pillar of an ethical organization?

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.

Managers who are essentially ethical individuals make up the first pillar of an ethical organization.

The concept that different treatment of people should not be based on arbitrary characteristics is referred to as

____________________ is the code of moral principles and values that govern the behaviors of a person or group with respect to what is right or wrong.

Management's obligation to make choices that will contribute to the well being of both the organization and society is known as ______________________________.

Which of the following is NOT included in the model of personal moral development described in your text?

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Exam 5: Ethics and Social Responsibility

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

Ritchie'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

List and define the stages of moral development.

An example of __________ is when everyone is pursuing self-direction, the greater good is ultimately served because people learn to accommodate each other in their own long-term interest.

Individuals, at the preconventional level, are concerned with external rewards and punishments and obey authority to avoid detrimental personal consequences.

The __________ approach is the ethical concept that moral behaviors produce the greatest good for the greatest number.

MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 5 suggests all of the following when challenging the boss on ethical issues EXCEPT:

The ethical concept that acts are moral when they promote the individual's best long term interests, which ultimately leads to the greater good, is known as the moral rights approach.

The __________ ethic was the basis for the state of Oregon's decision to extend Medicaid to 400,000 previously ineligible recipients by refusing to pay for high-cost, high-risk procedures.

An individual who must make an ethical choice in an organization is called the moral agent.

List three examples of primary stakeholders.

Which of the following is not part of the structures and systems pillar of an ethical organization?

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.

Managers who are essentially ethical individuals make up the first pillar of an ethical organization.

The concept that different treatment of people should not be based on arbitrary characteristics is referred to as

____________________ is the code of moral principles and values that govern the behaviors of a person or group with respect to what is right or wrong.

Management's obligation to make choices that will contribute to the well being of both the organization and society is known as ______________________________.

Which of the following is NOT included in the model of personal moral development described in your text?

Managing in Turbulent Times

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 Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Meeting the Challenge of Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Managerial and Quality Control

Information Technology and E-Business

Operations and Value Chain Management

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