Question 1

Which of the following is not a reason commonly given for community involvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  moral justification. 
B)  positions the company to help themselves 
C)  companies can develop community support and trust. 
D)  a way to help employees build their resumés 
A)  moral justification. 
B)  positions the company to help themselves 
C)  companies can develop community support and trust. 
D)  a way to help employees build their resumés

Question 2

The business community now encompasses the entire world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Major recipients of health and human services giving are:

Accepted Answer

A)  welfare agencies 
B)  hospitals 
C)  youth agencies 
D)  All of these. 
A)  welfare agencies 
B)  hospitals 
C)  youth agencies 
D)  All of these.

Question 4

It is usually easy to assess the true motives behind businesses' giving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Research Aramark's community involvement program at http://Aramark.com/. Describe the firm's view of social responsibility and community involvement. In what ways do they contribute?What has been the result of their efforts? Have they been recognized?

Accepted Answer

From Aramark's website:
"At ARAMARK, we

Question 6

Strategic philanthropy is when businesses give indiscriminately to many causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Outsourcing refers to the relocation of business processes to a different company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One way in which philanthropy can be made strategic is to

Accepted Answer

A)  consult with a tax professional to get the maximum deductions. 
B)  bring contribution programs into sharper alignment with business endeavors. 
C)  distribute contributions as widely as possible. 
D)  eliminate contributions to inefficient non-profit organizations. 
A)  consult with a tax professional to get the maximum deductions. 
B)  bring contribution programs into sharper alignment with business endeavors. 
C)  distribute contributions as widely as possible. 
D)  eliminate contributions to inefficient non-profit organizations.

Question 9

Business support for the arts has been increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason that businesses give to arts programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  to improve quality of community life 
B)  to improve academic performance for students 
C)  to create a vibrant community 
D)  All of these. 
A)  to improve quality of community life 
B)  to improve academic performance for students 
C)  to create a vibrant community 
D)  All of these.

Question 11

Community involvement is most commonly manifested through

Accepted Answer

A)  donations of money and like-kind gifts. 
B)  donating the time and talents of its employees. 
C)  sponsoring one of its employees for government office. 
D)  beautification projects at the company's place of business. 
A)  donations of money and like-kind gifts. 
B)  donating the time and talents of its employees. 
C)  sponsoring one of its employees for government office. 
D)  beautification projects at the company's place of business.

Question 12

A company may create a positive impact in the community by giving time and talents of its managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Pick a company that you are interested in (maybe you or your parent work there, or it is a company that you would like to work for). Research its giving history. What did you find out? Is it clear how the program fits with the firm's business activities?

Accepted Answer

Students will have a wide variety of ans

Question 14

Leadership is a standard of excellence in Corporate Community Involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires firms employing 100 or more workers to notify workers of a large layoff or shutdown at least ____ in advance.

Accepted Answer

A)  six months 
B)  sixty days 
C)  one year 
D)  one month 
A)  six months 
B)  sixty days 
C)  one year 
D)  one month

Question 16

Firms can provide support to survivors of job losses by providing emotional, directional, tactical and informational support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Some observers worry that in times of crisis, corporate philanthropy becomes a zero sum game in that contributions that go to alleviate the crisis then do not go to causes that need them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
-Discuss how Transparency International fulfills its mission to deter and disclose corporate corruption around the world.

Accepted Answer

The organization measures and

Question 19

Responsibility is considered a standard of excellence in corporate community involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
-Assume that you are the general manager at a plant that will be closing in one year. It is a small plant, and so is not subject to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN). Should you give your employees advance notice of the closing? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Because the plant is not subject to WARN

Which of the following is not a reason commonly given for community involvement?

The business community now encompasses the entire world.

Major recipients of health and human services giving are:

It is usually easy to assess the true motives behind businesses' giving.

Strategic philanthropy is when businesses give indiscriminately to many causes.

Outsourcing refers to the relocation of business processes to a different company.

One way in which philanthropy can be made strategic is to

Business support for the arts has been increasing.

Which of the following is a reason that businesses give to arts programs?

Community involvement is most commonly manifested through

A company may create a positive impact in the community by giving time and talents of its managers.

Leadership is a standard of excellence in Corporate Community Involvement.

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires firms employing 100 or more workers to notify workers of a large layoff or shutdown at least ____ in advance.

Firms can provide support to survivors of job losses by providing emotional, directional, tactical and informational support.

Some observers worry that in times of crisis, corporate philanthropy becomes a zero sum game in that contributions that go to alleviate the crisis then do not go to causes that need them.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer. -Discuss how Transparency International fulfills its mission to deter and disclose corporate corruption around the world.

Responsibility is considered a standard of excellence in corporate community involvement.

The Business and Society Relationship.

Corporate Social Responsibility, Citizenship, and Sustainability.

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics.

Corporate Governance: Foundational Issues.

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs.

Risk, Issue, and Crisis Management.

Business Ethics Essentials

Managerial and Organizational Ethics.

Business Ethics and Technology.

Ethical Issues in the Global Arena.

Business, Government, and Regulation.

Business Influence on Government and Public Policy.

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues.

Sustainability and the Natural Environment.

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues.

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, Safety, and Health.

Employment Discrimination and Workplace Diversity

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Exam 16: Business and Community Stakeholders.

Which of the following is not a reason commonly given for community involvement?

The business community now encompasses the entire world.

Major recipients of health and human services giving are:

It is usually easy to assess the true motives behind businesses' giving.

Strategic philanthropy is when businesses give indiscriminately to many causes.

Outsourcing refers to the relocation of business processes to a different company.

One way in which philanthropy can be made strategic is to

Business support for the arts has been increasing.

Which of the following is a reason that businesses give to arts programs?

Community involvement is most commonly manifested through

A company may create a positive impact in the community by giving time and talents of its managers.

Leadership is a standard of excellence in Corporate Community Involvement.

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires firms employing 100 or more workers to notify workers of a large layoff or shutdown at least ____ in advance.

Firms can provide support to survivors of job losses by providing emotional, directional, tactical and informational support.

Some observers worry that in times of crisis, corporate philanthropy becomes a zero sum game in that contributions that go to alleviate the crisis then do not go to causes that need them.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer. -Discuss how Transparency International fulfills its mission to deter and disclose corporate corruption around the world.

Responsibility is considered a standard of excellence in corporate community involvement.

The Business and Society Relationship.

Corporate Social Responsibility, Citizenship, and Sustainability.

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics.

Corporate Governance: Foundational Issues.

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs.

Risk, Issue, and Crisis Management.

Business Ethics Essentials

Managerial and Organizational Ethics.

Business Ethics and Technology.

Ethical Issues in the Global Arena.

Business, Government, and Regulation.

Business Influence on Government and Public Policy.

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues.

Sustainability and the Natural Environment.

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues.

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, Safety, and Health.

Employment Discrimination and Workplace Diversity

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