Question 1

Almost all of the hazards that workers face are known and visible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  FALSE

Question 2

Discuss how corporate criminal liability has been handled by OSHA since 1970.

Accepted Answer

Few employers in the United States have faced criminal liability for even the most egregious workplaces deaths and injuries. Since the OSH Act was passed in 1970, there have been more than 390,000 workplace fatalities but less than 100 criminal prosecutions.

Question 3

With the adoption of the ____________, the U.S. began to address the need to prevent, or minimize, workplace accidents and health hazards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Securities Act 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
C)  Environmental Protection Agency 
D)  National Insurance Act 
A)  Securities Act 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
C)  Environmental Protection Agency 
D)  National Insurance Act B

Question 4

Typically individual stockholders are not held responsible for the actions of a corporation. Exceptions usually relate to comingling of funds, underinsuring, or similar actions by the corporate leadership. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  risking liability 
B)  piercing the corporate veil 
C)  the privilege of the stockholders 
D)  free market trading of stocks 
A)  risking liability 
B)  piercing the corporate veil 
C)  the privilege of the stockholders 
D)  free market trading of stocks

Question 5

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938:
I. sets maximum hours
II. requires minimum wages
III. requires compliance with child labor standards
IV. covers farmer workers

Accepted Answer

A)  I. and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  I, II and III only 
D)  I, II, III and IV 
A)  I. and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  I, II and III only 
D)  I, II, III and IV

Question 6

OSHA has a wide range of tools available to address the risks that workers face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Henry Shue, firms are not in the business of protecting the interests of their workers, except when this is a means to accomplish the organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain how worker's compensation in the U.S. works.

Accepted Answer

Firms contribute to a fund that is used

Question 9

When an employee files a worker's compensation claim:

Accepted Answer

A)  The employee must prove the company was negligent. 
B)  The employer has the right to raise traditional defenses to negligence to defeat the claim. 
C)  Both a. and b. 
D)  Neither a. not b. 
A)  The employee must prove the company was negligent. 
B)  The employer has the right to raise traditional defenses to negligence to defeat the claim. 
C)  Both a. and b. 
D)  Neither a. not b.

Question 10

According to Guy Mundlak and Issi Rosen-Zvi, hypotheses for the existence of CSR reports include:
I. They have instrumental value to governments.
II. They are a focal point for persuading the corporate world that a new ethical discourse is emerging.
III. They are created to persuade competitors to adopt similar measures and standards of responsibility.
IV. They are created in an attempt to persuade managers and employees that they should be proud of their workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  III and IV only 
B)  I, II and III only 
C)  II, III and IV only 
D)  I, II, III and IV 
A)  III and IV only 
B)  I, II and III only 
C)  II, III and IV only 
D)  I, II, III and IV

Question 11

According to Dr. Michael Silverstein, what are the types of risks workers find on the job today?

Accepted Answer

(1) Dangers that were widely recognized

Question 12

The Workers Rights Consortium:
I. Combats sweatshops by monitoring and investigating working conditions in factories around the world.
II. Is a U.S. government organization.
III. Covers contractors, subcontractors and manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A)  I. only 
B)  I and II only 
C)  I and III only 
D)  I, II, and III 
A)  I. only 
B)  I and II only 
C)  I and III only 
D)  I, II, and III

Question 13

The ADA direct threat provision permits an employer to impose a:

Accepted Answer

A)  "requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace." 
B)  "requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves in the workplace." 
C)  Both a. and b. 
D)  Neither a. nor b. 
A)  "requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace." 
B)  "requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves in the workplace." 
C)  Both a. and b. 
D)  Neither a. nor b.

Question 14

According to Henry Shue, what are the six factors required to make a cost a true harm?

Accepted Answer

A cost is a true harm when (1) the damag

Question 15

Explain what the Workers Rights Consortium is and what it has done to combat sweatshops.

Accepted Answer

The Workers Rights Consortium monitors a

Almost all of the hazards that workers face are known and visible.

Discuss how corporate criminal liability has been handled by OSHA since 1970.

With the adoption of the ____________, the U.S. began to address the need to prevent, or minimize, workplace accidents and health hazards.

Typically individual stockholders are not held responsible for the actions of a corporation. Exceptions usually relate to comingling of funds, underinsuring, or similar actions by the corporate leadership. This is called:

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938: I. sets maximum hours II. requires minimum wages III. requires compliance with child labor standards IV. covers farmer workers

OSHA has a wide range of tools available to address the risks that workers face.

According to Henry Shue, firms are not in the business of protecting the interests of their workers, except when this is a means to accomplish the organizational objectives.

Explain how worker's compensation in the U.S. works.

When an employee files a worker's compensation claim:

According to Dr. Michael Silverstein, what are the types of risks workers find on the job today?

The Workers Rights Consortium: I. Combats sweatshops by monitoring and investigating working conditions in factories around the world. II. Is a U.S. government organization. III. Covers contractors, subcontractors and manufacturers.

The ADA direct threat provision permits an employer to impose a:

According to Henry Shue, what are the six factors required to make a cost a true harm?

Explain what the Workers Rights Consortium is and what it has done to combat sweatshops.

Law, Ethics, Business: An Introduction

The Duty of Loyalty: Whistleblowing

Privacy and Technology

Valuing Diversity: Stereotyping v. Inclusion

Environmental Law and Justice: Responsibility and Survival

Marketing and Technology: Choice and Manipulation

Allocating Risk and Responsibilities in the Global Marketplace: Products Liability

Ownership, Creativity and Innovation: Intellectual Property

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Exam 5: Workers Rights as Human Rights: Health and Safety in the Global Workplace

Almost all of the hazards that workers face are known and visible.

Discuss how corporate criminal liability has been handled by OSHA since 1970.

With the adoption of the ____________, the U.S. began to address the need to prevent, or minimize, workplace accidents and health hazards.

Typically individual stockholders are not held responsible for the actions of a corporation. Exceptions usually relate to comingling of funds, underinsuring, or similar actions by the corporate leadership. This is called:

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938: I. sets maximum hours II. requires minimum wages III. requires compliance with child labor standards IV. covers farmer workers

OSHA has a wide range of tools available to address the risks that workers face.

According to Henry Shue, firms are not in the business of protecting the interests of their workers, except when this is a means to accomplish the organizational objectives.

Explain how worker's compensation in the U.S. works.

When an employee files a worker's compensation claim:

According to Dr. Michael Silverstein, what are the types of risks workers find on the job today?

The Workers Rights Consortium: I. Combats sweatshops by monitoring and investigating working conditions in factories around the world. II. Is a U.S. government organization. III. Covers contractors, subcontractors and manufacturers.

The ADA direct threat provision permits an employer to impose a:

According to Henry Shue, what are the six factors required to make a cost a true harm?

Explain what the Workers Rights Consortium is and what it has done to combat sweatshops.

Law, Ethics, Business: An Introduction

The Duty of Loyalty: Whistleblowing

Privacy and Technology

Valuing Diversity: Stereotyping v. Inclusion

Environmental Law and Justice: Responsibility and Survival

Marketing and Technology: Choice and Manipulation

Allocating Risk and Responsibilities in the Global Marketplace: Products Liability

Ownership, Creativity and Innovation: Intellectual Property

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