Question 1

Selection of projects for a community action program grows out of

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A) an application process. 
B) matching community needs with company resources. 
C) needs identified by board members. 
D) grassroots lobbying efforts. 
A) an application process. 
B) matching community needs with company resources. 
C) needs identified by board members. 
D) grassroots lobbying efforts.

Question 2

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer.
How does the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Corporate Social Responsibility Report makes the case for corporate social responsibility?

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Deloitte's commitment to the public inte

Question 3

Steps in developing a community action program include all of the following except

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A) knowing the community. 
B) knowing the company's resources. 
C) building bridges to the community. 
D) monitoring projects. 
A) knowing the community. 
B) knowing the company's resources. 
C) building bridges to the community. 
D) monitoring projects.

Question 4

The company's overriding concern after making the decision to close a plant should be for the firm to move as quickly as possible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Monitoring the company's community involvement projects entails review and control.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Of the portion of corporate philanthropy that goes to education,most of donations go to

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A) executive education programs. 
B) higher education. 
C) pre-school programs. 
D) private schools rather than public institutions. 
A) executive education programs. 
B) higher education. 
C) pre-school programs. 
D) private schools rather than public institutions.

Question 7

Outsourcing has invariably provided excellent results for the companies utilizing that strategy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a category of recipient to whom corporations often give money?

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A) education 
B) arts and culture 
C) athletic teams 
D) civic and community activities 
A) education 
B) arts and culture 
C) athletic teams 
D) civic and community activities

Question 9

Community involvement is most commonly manifested through

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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 10

Being more systematic about the company's relationship with the community often results in developing a

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A) community involvement initiative. 
B) community action program. 
C) community partnership plan. 
D) community crisis center. 
A) community involvement initiative. 
B) community action program. 
C) community partnership plan. 
D) community crisis center.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a reason that some people want more transparency in corporate philanthropy?

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A) recent accounting scandals 
B) to close tax loopholes 
C) concern that some donations go to terrorist organizations 
D) concern that some donations are made to get around campaign finance laws 
A) recent accounting scandals 
B) to close tax loopholes 
C) concern that some donations go to terrorist organizations 
D) concern that some donations are made to get around campaign finance laws

Question 12

According to Braithwaite,advice for communicating with employees who are being lad off include all the following except

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A) Be complete. 
B) Be consistent. 
C) Inform affected employees first. 
D) Inform competitors. 
A) Be complete. 
B) Be consistent. 
C) Inform affected employees first. 
D) Inform competitors.

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.
Research employee-owned business firms at The National Center for Employee Ownership's website (http://www.nceo.org/)and The Employee Ownership 100 (http://www.nceo.org/library/eo100.html).Did you recognize any of the firms listed in The Employee Ownership 100? Describe some of the information that you learned.

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One of the interesting bits of informati

Question 14

The biggest change in corporate philanthropy since 2001 was its alignment with which of the following?

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A) Business objectives 
B) Corporate reputation 
C) Branding 
D) Each of these 
A) Business objectives 
B) Corporate reputation 
C) Branding 
D) Each of these

Question 15

Standards of excellence in corporate community involvement include all of the following except

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A) leadership. 
B) efficiency. 
C) issues management. 
D) relationship building. 
A) leadership. 
B) efficiency. 
C) issues management. 
D) relationship building.

Question 16

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.
One of the major questions in corporate giving to higher education is whether the donations should be "with strings attached" or not.Should corporate giving have specific expectations attached to it?

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Corporate giving to higher education sho

Question 17

Reports indicate the international development will see increased funding even in recessions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

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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 19

Which of the following actions is not usually a viable alternative to closing a plant?

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A) diversify revenue sources 
B) sell the plant to a new owner 
C) create an employee-owned firm 
D) seek tax breaks that will help profits 
A) diversify revenue sources 
B) sell the plant to a new owner 
C) create an employee-owned firm 
D) seek tax breaks that will help profits

Question 20

One way in which philanthropy can be made strategic is to

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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.

Selection of projects for a community action program grows out of

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. How does the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Corporate Social Responsibility Report makes the case for corporate social responsibility?

Steps in developing a community action program include all of the following except

The company's overriding concern after making the decision to close a plant should be for the firm to move as quickly as possible.

Monitoring the company's community involvement projects entails review and control.

Of the portion of corporate philanthropy that goes to education,most of donations go to

Outsourcing has invariably provided excellent results for the companies utilizing that strategy.

Which of the following is not a category of recipient to whom corporations often give money?

Community involvement is most commonly manifested through

Being more systematic about the company's relationship with the community often results in developing a

Which of the following is not a reason that some people want more transparency in corporate philanthropy?

According to Braithwaite,advice for communicating with employees who are being lad off include all the following except

The biggest change in corporate philanthropy since 2001 was its alignment with which of the following?

Standards of excellence in corporate community involvement include all of the following except

Reports indicate the international development will see increased funding even in recessions.

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

Which of the following actions is not usually a viable alternative to closing a plant?

One way in which philanthropy can be made strategic is to

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

Personal 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 and Responses

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues

The Natural Environment As Stakeholder

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, safety, and Health

Employment Discrimination and Affirmative Action

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Exam 16: Business and Community Stakeholders

Selection of projects for a community action program grows out of

Provide a short answer to each of these questions.Be sure to fully explain your answer. How does the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Corporate Social Responsibility Report makes the case for corporate social responsibility?

Steps in developing a community action program include all of the following except

The company's overriding concern after making the decision to close a plant should be for the firm to move as quickly as possible.

Monitoring the company's community involvement projects entails review and control.

Of the portion of corporate philanthropy that goes to education,most of donations go to

Outsourcing has invariably provided excellent results for the companies utilizing that strategy.

Which of the following is not a category of recipient to whom corporations often give money?

Community involvement is most commonly manifested through

Being more systematic about the company's relationship with the community often results in developing a

Which of the following is not a reason that some people want more transparency in corporate philanthropy?

According to Braithwaite,advice for communicating with employees who are being lad off include all the following except

The biggest change in corporate philanthropy since 2001 was its alignment with which of the following?

Standards of excellence in corporate community involvement include all of the following except

Reports indicate the international development will see increased funding even in recessions.

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

Which of the following actions is not usually a viable alternative to closing a plant?

One way in which philanthropy can be made strategic is to

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

Personal 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 and Responses

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues

The Natural Environment As Stakeholder

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, safety, and Health

Employment Discrimination and Affirmative Action

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