Question 1

The three attributes of being a moral person include all of the following except

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A) traits. 
B) behaviors. 
C) attitudes. 
D) decision making. 
A) traits. 
B) behaviors. 
C) attitudes. 
D) decision making.

Question 2

The ethical principle that states,"we should always act so as to produce the greatest ratio of good to evil for everyone" is

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A) deontology. 
B) virtue ethics. 
C) utilitarianism. 
D) hedonism. 
A) deontology. 
B) virtue ethics. 
C) utilitarianism. 
D) hedonism.

Question 3

The principle of caring is derived from utilitarianism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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.
Defend the idea of character education being provided by corporations.

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Corporations are in a uniquely powerful

Question 5

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Discuss the board of directors' role in the firm's ethical climate.

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There is a great deal of criticism of bo

Question 6

The personal level of ethical challenges include situations we face in our personal lives

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A) at work. 
B) and in our families. 
C) outside of the work context. 
D) and spiritual lives. 
A) at work. 
B) and in our families. 
C) outside of the work context. 
D) and spiritual lives.

Question 7

Decisions about ethical situations often present a(n)

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A) conflict of interest. 
B) financial dilemma. 
C) unresolvable problem. 
D) legal problem. 
A) conflict of interest. 
B) financial dilemma. 
C) unresolvable problem. 
D) legal problem.

Question 8

According to research done by Phillip V.Lewis,there is almost a step-by-step process to make a moral decision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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.
Explain the concept of corporate transparency.Evaluate its usefulness in creating an ethical climate within an organization.

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Corporate transparency is the state in w

Question 10

The ethics of care may help managers utilize

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A) deontological principles. 
B) the stakeholder perspective. 
C) utilitarianism. 
D) the principle of rights. 
A) deontological principles. 
B) the stakeholder perspective. 
C) utilitarianism. 
D) the principle of rights.

Question 11

Ethical theories that focus on duties are called

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A) teleological. 
B) virtue theories. 
C) principled rights. 
D) deontological. 
A) teleological. 
B) virtue theories. 
C) principled rights. 
D) deontological.

Question 12

The critical factor in the success of codes of conduct is

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A) who wrote the document. 
B) giving employees the chance for feedback before the document is adopted. 
C) whether or not the codes become "living documents." 
D) the level of precision in defining what is unacceptable behavior. 
A) who wrote the document. 
B) giving employees the chance for feedback before the document is adopted. 
C) whether or not the codes become "living documents." 
D) the level of precision in defining what is unacceptable behavior.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a formulation of Kant's categorical imperative?

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A) Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law. 
B) So act to treat humanity,whether in your own person or in that of any other,in every case as an end and never as merely a means. 
C) Every rational being is able to regard oneself as a maker of universal law. 
D) Act only according to that maxim by which you increase the overall happiness of everyone affected by your action. 
A) Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law. 
B) So act to treat humanity,whether in your own person or in that of any other,in every case as an end and never as merely a means. 
C) Every rational being is able to regard oneself as a maker of universal law. 
D) Act only according to that maxim by which you increase the overall happiness of everyone affected by your action.

Question 14

The ethical principle of justice is a deontological theory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Being a moral manager involves all of the following activities except

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A) role modeling. 
B) communicating about ethics and values. 
C) delegating effectively. 
D) using rewards and discipline effectively. 
A) role modeling. 
B) communicating about ethics and values. 
C) delegating effectively. 
D) using rewards and discipline effectively.

Question 16

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer.
Account for the differences in perceived pressure to compromise personal standards of conduct among senior managers,middle managers,and lower managers.Are the actual pressures really different,or is there a difference in perception,or is there some other reason?

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I doubt that there is any less pressure

Question 17

A growing school of thought argues that ____ should be made part of management training,executive development programs,and business school education.

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A) Leadership 
B) Management 
C) Communication 
D) Ethics 
A) Leadership 
B) Management 
C) Communication 
D) Ethics

Question 18

The ethical tests approach is considered a more pragmatic approach than the principles approach to ethics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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.
Evaluate the principle of utilitarianism.

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Utilitarianism is probably the most popu

Question 20

The basic idea that underlies the principle of rights is that

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A) they must be earned. 
B) they are granted by the government. 
C) they cannot be overridden by utility. 
D) they are universal to all peoples. 
A) they must be earned. 
B) they are granted by the government. 
C) they cannot be overridden by utility. 
D) they are universal to all peoples.

The three attributes of being a moral person include all of the following except

The ethical principle that states,"we should always act so as to produce the greatest ratio of good to evil for everyone" is

The principle of caring is derived from utilitarianism.

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. Defend the idea of character education being provided by corporations.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Discuss the board of directors' role in the firm's ethical climate.

The personal level of ethical challenges include situations we face in our personal lives

Decisions about ethical situations often present a(n)

According to research done by Phillip V.Lewis,there is almost a step-by-step process to make a moral decision.

The ethics of care may help managers utilize

Ethical theories that focus on duties are called

The critical factor in the success of codes of conduct is

Which of the following is not a formulation of Kant's categorical imperative?

The ethical principle of justice is a deontological theory.

Being a moral manager involves all of the following activities except

A growing school of thought argues that ____ should be made part of management training,executive development programs,and business school education.

The ethical tests approach is considered a more pragmatic approach than the principles approach to ethics.

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. Evaluate the principle of utilitarianism.

The basic idea that underlies the principle of rights is that

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Exam 8: Personal and Organizational Ethics

The three attributes of being a moral person include all of the following except

The ethical principle that states,"we should always act so as to produce the greatest ratio of good to evil for everyone" is

The principle of caring is derived from utilitarianism.

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. Defend the idea of character education being provided by corporations.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. Discuss the board of directors' role in the firm's ethical climate.

The personal level of ethical challenges include situations we face in our personal lives

Decisions about ethical situations often present a(n)

According to research done by Phillip V.Lewis,there is almost a step-by-step process to make a moral decision.

The ethics of care may help managers utilize

Ethical theories that focus on duties are called

The critical factor in the success of codes of conduct is

Which of the following is not a formulation of Kant's categorical imperative?

The ethical principle of justice is a deontological theory.

Being a moral manager involves all of the following activities except

A growing school of thought argues that ____ should be made part of management training,executive development programs,and business school education.

The ethical tests approach is considered a more pragmatic approach than the principles approach to ethics.

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. Evaluate the principle of utilitarianism.

The basic idea that underlies the principle of rights is that

The Business and Society Relationship

Corporate Citizenship: Social Responsibility, Responsiveness, and Performance

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics

Corporate Governance: Foundational Issues

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs

Issues Management and Crisis Management

Business Ethics Fundamentals

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 and Responses

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues

The Natural Environment As Stakeholder

Business and Community Stakeholders

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, safety, and Health

Employment Discrimination and Affirmative Action

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