Question 1

Society is hurt when business managers behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Deontologists would agree that the increasing medical concern over obesity in the United States justifies federal regulation of high fat,high sugar,low nutrition food advertising during children's television programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher who was a proponent of utilitarian ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Outline the beliefs of the various theories of ethics.

Accepted Answer

​Utilitarian thinkers believe that the r

Question 5

Jamal was recently hired as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company.He notices that all the other sales reps "pad" their expense accounts by claiming meals with clients that never took place and then pocket the extra money.Jamal figures that since everyone else is cheating on their expense accounts,he might as well do the same.What ethics trap is Jamal falling into?

Accepted Answer

A) ​following orders 
B) ​competition 
C) ​conformity 
D) ​lost in a crowd 
A) ​following orders 
B) ​competition 
C) ​conformity 
D) ​lost in a crowd

Question 6

Does ethical behavior maximize profitability?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes,there is concrete evidence that ethical behavior will always maximize profitability. 
B) No,there is concrete evidence that unethical companies will always outperform ethical companies. 
C) Although there is no guarantee that ethical behavior pays in the short or long run,there is evidence that the ethical company is more likely to win financially. 
D) There is strong evidence that ethical behavior pays financially in the long run,but not in the short run. 
A) Yes,there is concrete evidence that ethical behavior will always maximize profitability. 
B) No,there is concrete evidence that unethical companies will always outperform ethical companies. 
C) Although there is no guarantee that ethical behavior pays in the short or long run,there is evidence that the ethical company is more likely to win financially. 
D) There is strong evidence that ethical behavior pays financially in the long run,but not in the short run.

Question 7

Researchers who study happiness find that good health,companionship,and enjoyable leisure activities all contribute more to happiness than money does.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Under utilitarian ethics,if a decision maximizes happiness in the most people and minimizes pain,it is ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

John Rawls' suggestion that society should reward behavior that provides the most benefit to the community as a whole is referred to as​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the difference principle. 
B) ​the veil of ignorance. 
C) ​moral universalism. 
D) ​moral relativism. 
A) ​the difference principle. 
B) ​the veil of ignorance. 
C) ​moral universalism. 
D) ​moral relativism.

Question 10

Wever,Inc.is considering relocating a facility to Mexico.The interests of the various stakeholders affected by this decision may conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​Which person held the belief that the circumstances into which we are born play an important role in our personal outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Immanuel Kant 
B) ​John Stuart Mill 
C) ​Milton Friedman 
D) ​John Rawls 
A) ​Immanuel Kant 
B) ​John Stuart Mill 
C) ​Milton Friedman 
D) ​John Rawls

Question 12

Ethics is the study of how people should behave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Immanuel Kant,the truth should be told,no matter the outcome.This is the idea behind what he called​

Accepted Answer

A) ​moral universalism. 
B) ​the categorical imperative. 
C) ​moral relativism. 
D) ​the veil of ignorance. 
A) ​moral universalism. 
B) ​the categorical imperative. 
C) ​moral relativism. 
D) ​the veil of ignorance.

Question 14

​Your text outlines three practices to help one avoid ethical traps: slow down,remember your Life Principles,and

Accepted Answer

A) ​focus on the matter at hand. 
B) ​do not trust your first instinct. 
C) ​think about what society expects. 
D) ​go with your gut reaction. 
A) ​focus on the matter at hand. 
B) ​do not trust your first instinct. 
C) ​think about what society expects. 
D) ​go with your gut reaction.

Question 15

Alanis tries to talk her supervisor out of a business decision she thinks is unethical.Which of the following best characterizes her reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) loyalty 
B) capitulation 
C) voice 
D) exit 
A) loyalty 
B) capitulation 
C) voice 
D) exit

Question 16

​Theo believes that everyone must develop his or her own ethical rules.So whereas he believes that gay marriage should be legal,he understands that other people might feel differently.Theo would be considered to be a(n)_______ relativist.

Accepted Answer

A) ​individual 
B) ​issue-oriented 
C) ​cultural 
D) ​societal 
A) ​individual 
B) ​issue-oriented 
C) ​cultural 
D) ​societal

Question 17

What word is best associated with deontological ethics?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​happiness 
B) ​outcome 
C) ​obligation 
D) ​benefit 
A) ​happiness 
B) ​outcome 
C) ​obligation 
D) ​benefit

Question 18

Ethical behavior always pays off financially for businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which scenario is an example of a true ethics dilemma?

Accepted Answer

A) The Tipton Company considers running advertisements to publicize the contribution it made to a national charity that offers tutoring to low-income children. 
B) Employees at Spiffy Hair Salon ask management if they can set up a booth at an inner-city street fair to give free haircuts to anyone who needs one. 
C) Sure-Good Soup Company is thinking about using more expensive organic vegetables in its products to promote consumer health,even though company profits might be reduced. 
D) At the request of many customers,Maxim Company considers pulling advertising from a radio talk show that endorses "fringe" conspiracy theories. 
A) The Tipton Company considers running advertisements to publicize the contribution it made to a national charity that offers tutoring to low-income children. 
B) Employees at Spiffy Hair Salon ask management if they can set up a booth at an inner-city street fair to give free haircuts to anyone who needs one. 
C) Sure-Good Soup Company is thinking about using more expensive organic vegetables in its products to promote consumer health,even though company profits might be reduced. 
D) At the request of many customers,Maxim Company considers pulling advertising from a radio talk show that endorses "fringe" conspiracy theories.

Question 20

Why do many major corporations actively encourage ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Unethical behavior always reduces profits. 
B) Unethical behavior can quickly destroy a business. 
C) Unethical acts are always illegal. 
D) Unethical behavior always leads to a reduction in profits. 
A) Unethical behavior always reduces profits. 
B) Unethical behavior can quickly destroy a business. 
C) Unethical acts are always illegal. 
D) Unethical behavior always leads to a reduction in profits.

Exam 2: Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Society is hurt when business managers behave ethically.

Deontologists would agree that the increasing medical concern over obesity in the United States justifies federal regulation of high fat,high sugar,low nutrition food advertising during children's television programs.

Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher who was a proponent of utilitarian ethics.

Outline the beliefs of the various theories of ethics.

Does ethical behavior maximize profitability?

Researchers who study happiness find that good health,companionship,and enjoyable leisure activities all contribute more to happiness than money does.

Under utilitarian ethics,if a decision maximizes happiness in the most people and minimizes pain,it is ethical.

John Rawls' suggestion that society should reward behavior that provides the most benefit to the community as a whole is referred to as​

Wever,Inc.is considering relocating a facility to Mexico.The interests of the various stakeholders affected by this decision may conflict.

​Which person held the belief that the circumstances into which we are born play an important role in our personal outcome?

Ethics is the study of how people should behave.

According to Immanuel Kant,the truth should be told,no matter the outcome.This is the idea behind what he called​

​Your text outlines three practices to help one avoid ethical traps: slow down,remember your Life Principles,and

Alanis tries to talk her supervisor out of a business decision she thinks is unethical.Which of the following best characterizes her reaction?

​Theo believes that everyone must develop his or her own ethical rules.So whereas he believes that gay marriage should be legal,he understands that other people might feel differently.Theo would be considered to be a(n)_______ relativist.

What word is best associated with deontological ethics?​

Ethical behavior always pays off financially for businesses.

Which scenario is an example of a true ethics dilemma?

Why do many major corporations actively encourage ethical behavior?

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John Rawls' suggestion that society should reward behavior that provides the most benefit to the community as a whole is referred to as

Which person held the belief that the circumstances into which we are born play an important role in our personal outcome?

According to Immanuel Kant,the truth should be told,no matter the outcome.This is the idea behind what he called

Your text outlines three practices to help one avoid ethical traps: slow down,remember your Life Principles,and

Theo believes that everyone must develop his or her own ethical rules.So whereas he believes that gay marriage should be legal,he understands that other people might feel differently.Theo would be considered to be a(n)_______ relativist.

What word is best associated with deontological ethics?