Question 1

Social sustainability for the company Patagonia includes:

Accepted Answer

A) Third-party audits of factories that provide non-biased assessments of the factories 
B) Permission to use formaldehyde in the processing of cotton 
C) The discretion of each factory to determine the percentage of each product that is recyclable 
D) Modification of its supply chain from an environmental viewpoint, leaving corporate social responsibility solely in the hands of each supplier 
A) Third-party audits of factories that provide non-biased assessments of the factories 
B) Permission to use formaldehyde in the processing of cotton 
C) The discretion of each factory to determine the percentage of each product that is recyclable 
D) Modification of its supply chain from an environmental viewpoint, leaving corporate social responsibility solely in the hands of each supplier

Question 2

Trust in business is currently at one of the highest levels in history in the United States and Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The transfer of the labor force overseas creates:

Accepted Answer

A) An interesting dynamic in the scope of ethics and corporate responsibility 
B) A general ambiance of nondiscriminatory practices 
C) An ideal environment for women to work in 
D) Equal employment opportunities for both men and women 
A) An interesting dynamic in the scope of ethics and corporate responsibility 
B) A general ambiance of nondiscriminatory practices 
C) An ideal environment for women to work in 
D) Equal employment opportunities for both men and women

Question 4

Explain corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Accepted Answer

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) ca

Question 5

MNCs have a very low chance of exporting "best practices" in corporate responsibilities to local firms in developing nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to child labor?

Accepted Answer

A) Child labor continues to climb 
B) Child labor has declined for girls 
C) The ILO has been involved in developing standards regarding child labor 
D) UNICEF and the World Bank recognize that family survival sometimes depends on children working 
A) Child labor continues to climb 
B) Child labor has declined for girls 
C) The ILO has been involved in developing standards regarding child labor 
D) UNICEF and the World Bank recognize that family survival sometimes depends on children working

Question 7

Which of the following is likely to present an opportunity for MNCs to make a positive impact in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A) Low wage rates 
B) Lax environmental standards 
C) Adoption and exportation of best practices 
D) Underdeveloped infrastructure 
A) Low wage rates 
B) Lax environmental standards 
C) Adoption and exportation of best practices 
D) Underdeveloped infrastructure

Question 8

What is meant by corporate governance?

Accepted Answer

Corporate governance may be defined as t

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the U.N.Millennium Development Goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 
B) Eradicate female infanticide in China 
C) Reduce child mortality 
D) Improve maternal health 
A) Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 
B) Eradicate female infanticide in China 
C) Reduce child mortality 
D) Improve maternal health

Question 10

Which of the following statements with to the Transparent Agents Against Contracting Entities (TRACE) is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) It was developed after a review of the practices of 34 companies 
B) It applies to business intermediaries 
C) It was developed as a way to prevent the shifting of corrupt practices to suppliers and intermediaries 
D) It was established by the Latin American companies 
A) It was developed after a review of the practices of 34 companies 
B) It applies to business intermediaries 
C) It was developed as a way to prevent the shifting of corrupt practices to suppliers and intermediaries 
D) It was established by the Latin American companies

Question 11

Transparent Agents Against Contracting Entities:

Accepted Answer

A) Was created to prevent the shifting of corrupt practices to suppliers and intermediaries 
B) Entered into force in March 1997 and has more than 25 Western Hemisphere countries as signatories 
C) Outlaws most payments to political party leaders 
D) Makes it illegal for U.S. companies and their managers to attempt to influence foreign officials through personal payments 
A) Was created to prevent the shifting of corrupt practices to suppliers and intermediaries 
B) Entered into force in March 1997 and has more than 25 Western Hemisphere countries as signatories 
C) Outlaws most payments to political party leaders 
D) Makes it illegal for U.S. companies and their managers to attempt to influence foreign officials through personal payments

Question 12

This can be defined as the actions of a firm to benefit society beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate social responsibility 
B) Law 
C) Governance 
D) Ethics 
A) Corporate social responsibility 
B) Law 
C) Governance 
D) Ethics

Question 13

"Crony capitalism" describes business practices in countries with:

Accepted Answer

A) Highly developed legal and institutional protections 
B) Market-oriented economic systems 
C) Weak corporate governance 
D) Limited government interference 
A) Highly developed legal and institutional protections 
B) Market-oriented economic systems 
C) Weak corporate governance 
D) Limited government interference

Question 14

The study of morality and standards of conduct is referred to as ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the various measures that national governments have adopted against corruption.

Accepted Answer

Government corruption is a pervasive ele

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the "antibribing" legislation is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) It outlaws the practice of bribing foreign government officials 
B) It outlaws most payments to political party leaders 
C) Its provisions are much narrower than U.S. negotiators wanted 
D) It is a step in the direction of a more ethical and level playing field in global business 
A) It outlaws the practice of bribing foreign government officials 
B) It outlaws most payments to political party leaders 
C) Its provisions are much narrower than U.S. negotiators wanted 
D) It is a step in the direction of a more ethical and level playing field in global business

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Somalia 
B) Chile 
C) Ukraine 
D) Poland 
A) Somalia 
B) Chile 
C) Ukraine 
D) Poland

Question 18

What is meant by "fair trade"? Which products are involved in fair trade? What is the goal of the movement?

Accepted Answer

Fair trade refers to an organized social

Question 19

This legislative measure makes it illegal to influence foreign officials through personal payments or political contributions.

Accepted Answer

A) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
B) Global Bribery Act 
C) International Ethics and Bribery Act 
D) Export-Import Ethical Standards Act 
A) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
B) Global Bribery Act 
C) International Ethics and Bribery Act 
D) Export-Import Ethical Standards Act

Question 20

Foxconn retrofitted the Empire State Building with LED lighting, cutting down on energy consumption by 73 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social sustainability for the company Patagonia includes:

Trust in business is currently at one of the highest levels in history in the United States and Europe.

The transfer of the labor force overseas creates:

Explain corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

MNCs have a very low chance of exporting "best practices" in corporate responsibilities to local firms in developing nations.

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to child labor?

Which of the following is likely to present an opportunity for MNCs to make a positive impact in developing countries?

What is meant by corporate governance?

Which of the following is not one of the U.N.Millennium Development Goals?

Which of the following statements with to the Transparent Agents Against Contracting Entities (TRACE) is incorrect?

Transparent Agents Against Contracting Entities:

This can be defined as the actions of a firm to benefit society beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

"Crony capitalism" describes business practices in countries with:

The study of morality and standards of conduct is referred to as ethics.

Discuss the various measures that national governments have adopted against corruption.

Which of the following statements about the "antibribing" legislation is incorrect?

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

What is meant by "fair trade"? Which products are involved in fair trade? What is the goal of the movement?

This legislative measure makes it illegal to influence foreign officials through personal payments or political contributions.

Foxconn retrofitted the Empire State Building with LED lighting, cutting down on energy consumption by 73 percent.

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

Social sustainability for the company Patagonia includes:

Trust in business is currently at one of the highest levels in history in the United States and Europe.

The transfer of the labor force overseas creates:

Explain corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

MNCs have a very low chance of exporting "best practices" in corporate responsibilities to local firms in developing nations.

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to child labor?

Which of the following is likely to present an opportunity for MNCs to make a positive impact in developing countries?

What is meant by corporate governance?

Which of the following is not one of the U.N.Millennium Development Goals?

Which of the following statements with to the Transparent Agents Against Contracting Entities (TRACE) is incorrect?

Transparent Agents Against Contracting Entities:

This can be defined as the actions of a firm to benefit society beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

"Crony capitalism" describes business practices in countries with:

The study of morality and standards of conduct is referred to as ethics.

Discuss the various measures that national governments have adopted against corruption.

Which of the following statements about the "antibribing" legislation is incorrect?

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

What is meant by "fair trade"? Which products are involved in fair trade? What is the goal of the movement?

This legislative measure makes it illegal to influence foreign officials through personal payments or political contributions.

Foxconn retrofitted the Empire State Building with LED lighting, cutting down on energy consumption by 73 percent.

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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