Question 1

Trademarks, copyrights, and patents are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual property rights 
B) fundamental rights 
C) tangible property rights 
D) ethical rights 
A) intellectual property rights 
B) fundamental rights 
C) tangible property rights 
D) ethical rights

Question 2

________ confer the exclusive right to manufacture, use, and sell products or processes.

Accepted Answer

A) Patents 
B) Trademarks 
C) Trade secrets 
D) Copyrights 
A) Patents 
B) Trademarks 
C) Trade secrets 
D) Copyrights

Question 3

According to relativists ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a passive acceptance of others' values is unethical 
B) ethical truths differ from group to group 
C) firms and individuals should seek to uphold ethical behavioral standards consistently around the world 
D) ethical truths are absolute 
A) a passive acceptance of others' values is unethical 
B) ethical truths differ from group to group 
C) firms and individuals should seek to uphold ethical behavioral standards consistently around the world 
D) ethical truths are absolute

Question 4

In a short essay, describe how the African MNE Celtel helped improve the conditions for millions of people and businesses around Africa

Accepted Answer

The African MNE Celtel is a leading exem

Question 5

Hudson uses a distinctive sign to enable its customers to easily identify its products. This distinctive sign that the company also uses to distinguish its offerings from that of its competitors is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) patent 
B) copyright 
C) trademark 
D) users' license 
A) patent 
B) copyright 
C) trademark 
D) users' license

Question 6

In a world ever sensitive to social and environmental issues, more and more firms are embracing CSR and sustainability. Such firms are more likely than not to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) develop closer relations with foreign stakeholders to better understand their needs and work jointly toward solutions 
B) minimize their contribution to the local community in order to maximize profits 
C) be reluctant to hire managers from around the world 
D) favor region-specific CSR standards to global CSR standards for foreign operations 
A) develop closer relations with foreign stakeholders to better understand their needs and work jointly toward solutions 
B) minimize their contribution to the local community in order to maximize profits 
C) be reluctant to hire managers from around the world 
D) favor region-specific CSR standards to global CSR standards for foreign operations

Question 7

When making decisions regarding ethical business actions, managers should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) minimize employee empowerment to achieve greater control 
B) focus mainly on the company's obligations to produce profits for its shareholders 
C) place the highest emphasis on enhancing the company's ability to benefit from a common pool of resources 
D) balance their obligation to shareholders with explicit contributions to the broader public good 
A) minimize employee empowerment to achieve greater control 
B) focus mainly on the company's obligations to produce profits for its shareholders 
C) place the highest emphasis on enhancing the company's ability to benefit from a common pool of resources 
D) balance their obligation to shareholders with explicit contributions to the broader public good

Question 8

Ethics and appropriate behavior transcend all international business activities and figure prominently in management decisions about financial performance and competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When using the five-step framework for making ethical decisions, which of the following steps involves investigating which individuals have a stake in the outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) examining the facts 
B) implementing a decision 
C) evaluating alternatives 
D) identifying the ethical problem 
A) examining the facts 
B) implementing a decision 
C) evaluating alternatives 
D) identifying the ethical problem

Question 10

What is a code of ethics? What function does it serve for businesses?

Accepted Answer

A Code of Ethics is a document that desc

Question 11

Define ethics. Provide examples of unethical behavior exhibited by firms.

Accepted Answer

Ethics are moral principles and values t

Question 12

A corporate culture that advocates profit over sustainability and human welfare cannot lead to employee abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true with regard to the rights approach?

Accepted Answer

A) It is based on the belief that the best action treats everyone equally and fairly. 
B) It produces the greatest balance of good over harm to customers, employees, shareholders, the community, and the natural environment. 
C) According to the rights approach, the most important virtues are truth and prudence. 
D) It is based on the belief that, regardless of how you deal with an ethical dilemma, human dignity must be preserved. 
A) It is based on the belief that the best action treats everyone equally and fairly. 
B) It produces the greatest balance of good over harm to customers, employees, shareholders, the community, and the natural environment. 
C) According to the rights approach, the most important virtues are truth and prudence. 
D) It is based on the belief that, regardless of how you deal with an ethical dilemma, human dignity must be preserved.

Question 14

When it comes to ensuring ethical behavior, experienced managers follow a systematic process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the five-step framework for making ethical decisions, which of the following approaches to evaluating actions is being used by a manager who questions whether a proposed action embodies character strengths he/she values?

Accepted Answer

A) rights approach 
B) virtue approach 
C) common good approach 
D) utilitarian approach 
A) rights approach 
B) virtue approach 
C) common good approach 
D) utilitarian approach

Question 16

Ethical behavior is essential for business success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Experienced managers scan operations in each country and potential partners for the possibility of ethical abuses. Such scanning is an ongoing process because company operations and environments evolve continuously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In countries with questionable ethical norms, it is usually ill-advised to maintain ethical standards superior to what is required by local laws and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the framework for arriving at ethical decisions, a course of action must be identified as soon as the ethical problem is detected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following can extend legal protection to Hudson's proprietary software used in its toys?

Accepted Answer

A) a trademark 
B) a patent 
C) a copyright 
D) a users' license 
A) a trademark 
B) a patent 
C) a copyright 
D) a users' license

Trademarks, copyrights, and patents are examples of ________.

________ confer the exclusive right to manufacture, use, and sell products or processes.

According to relativists ________.

In a short essay, describe how the African MNE Celtel helped improve the conditions for millions of people and businesses around Africa

Hudson uses a distinctive sign to enable its customers to easily identify its products. This distinctive sign that the company also uses to distinguish its offerings from that of its competitors is known as a ________.

In a world ever sensitive to social and environmental issues, more and more firms are embracing CSR and sustainability. Such firms are more likely than not to ________.

When making decisions regarding ethical business actions, managers should ________.

Ethics and appropriate behavior transcend all international business activities and figure prominently in management decisions about financial performance and competitive advantage.

When using the five-step framework for making ethical decisions, which of the following steps involves investigating which individuals have a stake in the outcome?

What is a code of ethics? What function does it serve for businesses?

Define ethics. Provide examples of unethical behavior exhibited by firms.

A corporate culture that advocates profit over sustainability and human welfare cannot lead to employee abuse.

Which of the following is true with regard to the rights approach?

When it comes to ensuring ethical behavior, experienced managers follow a systematic process.

In the five-step framework for making ethical decisions, which of the following approaches to evaluating actions is being used by a manager who questions whether a proposed action embodies character strengths he/she values?

Ethical behavior is essential for business success.

Experienced managers scan operations in each country and potential partners for the possibility of ethical abuses. Such scanning is an ongoing process because company operations and environments evolve continuously.

In countries with questionable ethical norms, it is usually ill-advised to maintain ethical standards superior to what is required by local laws and values.

According to the framework for arriving at ethical decisions, a course of action must be identified as soon as the ethical problem is detected.

Which of the following can extend legal protection to Hudson's proprietary software used in its toys?

Introduction: What Is International Business

Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm

The Cultural Environment of International Business

Theories of International Trade and Investment

Political and Legal Systems in National Environments

Government Intervention and Regional Economic Integration

Understanding Emerging Markets

The International Monetary and Financial Environment

Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm

Strategy and Organization in the International Firm

Global Market Opportunity Assessment

Exporting and Global Sourcing

Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies

Marketing in the Global Firm

Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

Filters

Exam 4: Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Corporate Governance

Trademarks, copyrights, and patents are examples of ________.

________ confer the exclusive right to manufacture, use, and sell products or processes.

According to relativists ________.

In a short essay, describe how the African MNE Celtel helped improve the conditions for millions of people and businesses around Africa

Hudson uses a distinctive sign to enable its customers to easily identify its products. This distinctive sign that the company also uses to distinguish its offerings from that of its competitors is known as a ________.

In a world ever sensitive to social and environmental issues, more and more firms are embracing CSR and sustainability. Such firms are more likely than not to ________.

When making decisions regarding ethical business actions, managers should ________.

Ethics and appropriate behavior transcend all international business activities and figure prominently in management decisions about financial performance and competitive advantage.

When using the five-step framework for making ethical decisions, which of the following steps involves investigating which individuals have a stake in the outcome?

What is a code of ethics? What function does it serve for businesses?

Define ethics. Provide examples of unethical behavior exhibited by firms.

A corporate culture that advocates profit over sustainability and human welfare cannot lead to employee abuse.

Which of the following is true with regard to the rights approach?

When it comes to ensuring ethical behavior, experienced managers follow a systematic process.

In the five-step framework for making ethical decisions, which of the following approaches to evaluating actions is being used by a manager who questions whether a proposed action embodies character strengths he/she values?

Ethical behavior is essential for business success.

Experienced managers scan operations in each country and potential partners for the possibility of ethical abuses. Such scanning is an ongoing process because company operations and environments evolve continuously.

In countries with questionable ethical norms, it is usually ill-advised to maintain ethical standards superior to what is required by local laws and values.

According to the framework for arriving at ethical decisions, a course of action must be identified as soon as the ethical problem is detected.

Which of the following can extend legal protection to Hudson's proprietary software used in its toys?

Introduction: What Is International Business

Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm

The Cultural Environment of International Business

Theories of International Trade and Investment

Political and Legal Systems in National Environments

Government Intervention and Regional Economic Integration

Understanding Emerging Markets

The International Monetary and Financial Environment

Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm

Strategy and Organization in the International Firm

Global Market Opportunity Assessment

Exporting and Global Sourcing

Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies

Marketing in the Global Firm

Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

Filters