Question 1

All of the following statements about ethics are true except:

Accepted Answer

A) It is the study of morality and standards of conduct 
B) It is the victim of subjectivity as it yields to the will of cultural relativism 
C) It is the belief that the ethical standard of a country is based on the culture that created it and that moral concepts lack universal application 
D) It is not related to the area of corporate social responsibility 
A) It is the study of morality and standards of conduct 
B) It is the victim of subjectivity as it yields to the will of cultural relativism 
C) It is the belief that the ethical standard of a country is based on the culture that created it and that moral concepts lack universal application 
D) It is not related to the area of corporate social responsibility

Question 2

"One Percent for the Planet" is an international non-profit philanthropy for environmental organizations begun by the founder of Patagonia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

BP had a well-thought-out plan for dealing with an accident such as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, and the company executed the plan, but not without considerable damage to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is false about the adage, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do?"

Accepted Answer

A) It is derived from the idea of cultural relativism 
B) It suggests that businesses and the managers should behave in accordance with the ethical standards they are active in 
C) It suggests that it is necessary, to some extent, to rely on local teams to execute under local rule 
D) It is derived from the idea of cultural materialism 
A) It is derived from the idea of cultural relativism 
B) It suggests that businesses and the managers should behave in accordance with the ethical standards they are active in 
C) It suggests that it is necessary, to some extent, to rely on local teams to execute under local rule 
D) It is derived from the idea of cultural materialism

Question 5

Which of the following MNCs announced in January 2004 that it would no longer finance certain projects in emerging markets identified by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) as damaging to the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) JPMorgan Chase 
B) HSBC 
C) Citigroup 
D) Merrill Lynch 
A) JPMorgan Chase 
B) HSBC 
C) Citigroup 
D) Merrill Lynch

Question 6

Governments and corporations are increasingly collaborating to provide assistance to communities around the world through global partnerships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As pressure for accountability and responsiveness continues to increase, corporate governance will undoubtedly remain high on the agenda of governments, investors, NGOs and corporations in the coming years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Understanding the ethical perspective of another country is of little help when it comes to an MNC making practical decisions that will benefit its shareholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sustainability may be defined as the development that meets humanity's needs at the cost of the future generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Worker safety in Chinese, Bangalore, and Bangladesh factories is a major ethical concern for MNCs whose products are produced in those countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the eight Millennium Development goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Reducing poverty 
B) Ensuring environmental sustainability 
C) Increasing life expectancy 
D) Eradicating discrimination against women 
A) Reducing poverty 
B) Ensuring environmental sustainability 
C) Increasing life expectancy 
D) Eradicating discrimination against women

Question 12

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria assists nearly a hundred developing countries in dealing with these diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One way Tesla inspires sustainability across the entire automobile industry is by producing batteries and chargers for several other car manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following statements are accurate with regard to the status of women in the French workplace except:

Accepted Answer

A) From a legal standpoint, French law guarantees equal treatment and equal professional opportunities for men and women 
B) As in the United States and Japan, French women face many obstacles when trying to break the glass ceiling 
C) As a result of strong efforts to gain equality, French women are no longer underrepresented in the workplace 
D) France has seen an increase in the number of women not only in the workforce but also in management positions 
A) From a legal standpoint, French law guarantees equal treatment and equal professional opportunities for men and women 
B) As in the United States and Japan, French women face many obstacles when trying to break the glass ceiling 
C) As a result of strong efforts to gain equality, French women are no longer underrepresented in the workplace 
D) France has seen an increase in the number of women not only in the workforce but also in management positions

Question 15

Kantian philosophical traditions focus on core, individual behaviors and actions and how they express and form individual character.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Millennium Development goals constitute an ambitious agenda by the _____ to improve the human condition.

Accepted Answer

A) U.N. 
B) WTO 
C) GATT 
D) EU 
A) U.N. 
B) WTO 
C) GATT 
D) EU

Question 17

The issue of relatively low wages paid by subcontractors to workers in ______ made headlines in 2010 after a series of suicides by factory workers.

Accepted Answer

A) Vietnam 
B) Malaysia 
C) Mexico 
D) China 
A) Vietnam 
B) Malaysia 
C) Mexico 
D) China

Question 18

Corporate social responsibility includes organizational actions that go beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the latest corruption index of countries around the world specified in the text, the least corrupt country is:

Accepted Answer

A) Japan 
B) Chile 
C) United States 
D) New Zealand 
A) Japan 
B) Chile 
C) United States 
D) New Zealand

Question 20

Besides fighting unethical practices, another way to meet social responsibilities is to provide assistance to:

Accepted Answer

A) Multinational companies 
B) Cartel agreements 
C) Top management stockholders 
D) Underdeveloped countries 
A) Multinational companies 
B) Cartel agreements 
C) Top management stockholders 
D) Underdeveloped countries

All of the following statements about ethics are true except:

"One Percent for the Planet" is an international non-profit philanthropy for environmental organizations begun by the founder of Patagonia.

BP had a well-thought-out plan for dealing with an accident such as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, and the company executed the plan, but not without considerable damage to the environment.

Which of the following is false about the adage, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do?"

Which of the following MNCs announced in January 2004 that it would no longer finance certain projects in emerging markets identified by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) as damaging to the environment?

Governments and corporations are increasingly collaborating to provide assistance to communities around the world through global partnerships.

As pressure for accountability and responsiveness continues to increase, corporate governance will undoubtedly remain high on the agenda of governments, investors, NGOs and corporations in the coming years.

Understanding the ethical perspective of another country is of little help when it comes to an MNC making practical decisions that will benefit its shareholders.

Sustainability may be defined as the development that meets humanity's needs at the cost of the future generations.

Worker safety in Chinese, Bangalore, and Bangladesh factories is a major ethical concern for MNCs whose products are produced in those countries.

Which of the following is not one of the eight Millennium Development goals?

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria assists nearly a hundred developing countries in dealing with these diseases.

One way Tesla inspires sustainability across the entire automobile industry is by producing batteries and chargers for several other car manufacturers.

All of the following statements are accurate with regard to the status of women in the French workplace except:

Kantian philosophical traditions focus on core, individual behaviors and actions and how they express and form individual character.

The Millennium Development goals constitute an ambitious agenda by the _____ to improve the human condition.

The issue of relatively low wages paid by subcontractors to workers in ______ made headlines in 2010 after a series of suicides by factory workers.

Corporate social responsibility includes organizational actions that go beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

According to the latest corruption index of countries around the world specified in the text, the least corrupt country is:

Besides fighting unethical practices, another way to meet social responsibilities is to provide assistance to:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 3: Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

All of the following statements about ethics are true except:

"One Percent for the Planet" is an international non-profit philanthropy for environmental organizations begun by the founder of Patagonia.

BP had a well-thought-out plan for dealing with an accident such as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, and the company executed the plan, but not without considerable damage to the environment.

Which of the following is false about the adage, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do?"

Which of the following MNCs announced in January 2004 that it would no longer finance certain projects in emerging markets identified by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) as damaging to the environment?

Governments and corporations are increasingly collaborating to provide assistance to communities around the world through global partnerships.

As pressure for accountability and responsiveness continues to increase, corporate governance will undoubtedly remain high on the agenda of governments, investors, NGOs and corporations in the coming years.

Understanding the ethical perspective of another country is of little help when it comes to an MNC making practical decisions that will benefit its shareholders.

Sustainability may be defined as the development that meets humanity's needs at the cost of the future generations.

Worker safety in Chinese, Bangalore, and Bangladesh factories is a major ethical concern for MNCs whose products are produced in those countries.

Which of the following is not one of the eight Millennium Development goals?

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria assists nearly a hundred developing countries in dealing with these diseases.

One way Tesla inspires sustainability across the entire automobile industry is by producing batteries and chargers for several other car manufacturers.

All of the following statements are accurate with regard to the status of women in the French workplace except:

Kantian philosophical traditions focus on core, individual behaviors and actions and how they express and form individual character.

The Millennium Development goals constitute an ambitious agenda by the _____ to improve the human condition.

The issue of relatively low wages paid by subcontractors to workers in ______ made headlines in 2010 after a series of suicides by factory workers.

Corporate social responsibility includes organizational actions that go beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

According to the latest corruption index of countries around the world specified in the text, the least corrupt country is:

Besides fighting unethical practices, another way to meet social responsibilities is to provide assistance to:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

Filters