Question 1

What is right or wrong in a business decision involving ethical concerns is always a clear decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

When a manager acts toward a customer in a favorable way in the hope that the customer will return for future purchases,this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity. 
B)  utilitarianism. 
C)  realism. 
D)  manipulation. 
A)  reciprocity. 
B)  utilitarianism. 
C)  realism. 
D)  manipulation. A

Question 3

The set of values,norms,and rules that define a company are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  management theory. 
B)  organizational performance. 
C)  corporate culture. 
D)  strategies and policies. 
A)  management theory. 
B)  organizational performance. 
C)  corporate culture. 
D)  strategies and policies. C

Question 4

Explain what Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee meant by the concept of "moral free space."

Accepted Answer

According to Thomas Donaldson

Question 5

Distinguish between ethical universalism and ethical relativism.

Accepted Answer

Ethical universalism is the theory that

Question 6

The idea that business should be conducted without considering ethical standards or societal ideals is known as the theory of:

Accepted Answer

A)  moral responsibility. 
B)  amorality. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  ethical universalism. 
A)  moral responsibility. 
B)  amorality. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  ethical universalism.

Question 7

Demographic factors explain a lot about what individual qualities are associated with ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When a company signs a DPA or NPA it is indicted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The theory that business actions are judged by the general ethical standards of society and not by a special set of more permissive standards is the theory of:

Accepted Answer

A)  amorality. 
B)  moral unity. 
C)  ethical universalism. 
D)  ethical relativism. 
A)  amorality. 
B)  moral unity. 
C)  ethical universalism. 
D)  ethical relativism.

Question 10

Top managers are the strongest influence on the integrity of the company's managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee,the right to political participation is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  master morality. 
B)  example of reciprocity. 
C)  hypernorm. 
D)  example of moral muteness. 
A)  master morality. 
B)  example of reciprocity. 
C)  hypernorm. 
D)  example of moral muteness.

Question 12

Corporations are not allowed to invoke the _____ Amendment right against self-incrimination when prosecutors ask them to turn over documents related to a crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifth 
B)  Sixth 
C)  Fourteenth 
D)  Fifteenth 
A)  Fifth 
B)  Sixth 
C)  Fourteenth 
D)  Fifteenth

Question 13

When a civil court requires payments by a company to correct "concrete losses" experienced by injured parties,these payments are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  compensatory damages. 
B)  general damages. 
C)  punitive damages. 
D)  incidental damages. 
A)  compensatory damages. 
B)  general damages. 
C)  punitive damages. 
D)  incidental damages.

Question 14

Discuss the difference,if any,between ethics and business ethics.How are they similar and different from one another?

Accepted Answer

Ethics is the study of what is good and

Question 15

The study of which actions are "right" and which actions are "wrong" is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics. 
B)  law. 
C)  religion. 
D)  master morality. 
A)  ethics. 
B)  law. 
C)  religion. 
D)  master morality.

Question 16

When managers are convicted of a crime,their prison sentences are based on a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  numerical point system. 
B)  grading system. 
C)  evidence-based review system. 
D)  rating system. 
A)  numerical point system. 
B)  grading system. 
C)  evidence-based review system. 
D)  rating system.

Question 17

Standards of ethical behavior were arguably clearer in ancient Greek civilization than they are now.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the three stages of a "civilization" as it typically develops over time.

Accepted Answer

Every culture transmitted between genera

Question 19

Identify the corporate culture level that encompasses formal statements of belief and intention.

Accepted Answer

A)  Espoused values 
B)  Artifacts 
C)  Enacted values 
D)  Tacit underlying values 
A)  Espoused values 
B)  Artifacts 
C)  Enacted values 
D)  Tacit underlying values

Question 20

Explain what Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee meant by the concept of "hypernorms." Give examples of these types of norms.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee pro

What is right or wrong in a business decision involving ethical concerns is always a clear decision.

When a manager acts toward a customer in a favorable way in the hope that the customer will return for future purchases,this is an example of:

The set of values,norms,and rules that define a company are called:

Explain what Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee meant by the concept of "moral free space."

Distinguish between ethical universalism and ethical relativism.

The idea that business should be conducted without considering ethical standards or societal ideals is known as the theory of:

Demographic factors explain a lot about what individual qualities are associated with ethical behavior.

When a company signs a DPA or NPA it is indicted.

The theory that business actions are judged by the general ethical standards of society and not by a special set of more permissive standards is the theory of:

Top managers are the strongest influence on the integrity of the company's managers.

According to Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee,the right to political participation is a(n):

Corporations are not allowed to invoke the _____ Amendment right against self-incrimination when prosecutors ask them to turn over documents related to a crime.

When a civil court requires payments by a company to correct "concrete losses" experienced by injured parties,these payments are called:

Discuss the difference,if any,between ethics and business ethics.How are they similar and different from one another?

The study of which actions are "right" and which actions are "wrong" is called:

When managers are convicted of a crime,their prison sentences are based on a(n):

Standards of ethical behavior were arguably clearer in ancient Greek civilization than they are now.

Discuss the three stages of a "civilization" as it typically develops over time.

Identify the corporate culture level that encompasses formal statements of belief and intention.

Explain what Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee meant by the concept of "hypernorms." Give examples of these types of norms.

The Study of Business, Government, and Society

The Dynamic Environment

Business Power

Critics of Business

Corporate Social Responsibility

Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility

Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Business in Politics

Regulating Business

Multinational Corporations

Globalization, Trade, and Corruption

Industrial Pollution and Environmental Regulation

Managing Environmental Quality

Consumerism

The Changing Workplace

Civil Rights, Women, and Diversity

Corporate Governance

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Exam 7: Business Ethics

What is right or wrong in a business decision involving ethical concerns is always a clear decision.

When a manager acts toward a customer in a favorable way in the hope that the customer will return for future purchases,this is an example of:

The set of values,norms,and rules that define a company are called:

Explain what Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee meant by the concept of "moral free space."

Distinguish between ethical universalism and ethical relativism.

The idea that business should be conducted without considering ethical standards or societal ideals is known as the theory of:

Demographic factors explain a lot about what individual qualities are associated with ethical behavior.

When a company signs a DPA or NPA it is indicted.

The theory that business actions are judged by the general ethical standards of society and not by a special set of more permissive standards is the theory of:

Top managers are the strongest influence on the integrity of the company's managers.

According to Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee,the right to political participation is a(n):

Corporations are not allowed to invoke the _____ Amendment right against self-incrimination when prosecutors ask them to turn over documents related to a crime.

When a civil court requires payments by a company to correct "concrete losses" experienced by injured parties,these payments are called:

Discuss the difference,if any,between ethics and business ethics.How are they similar and different from one another?

The study of which actions are "right" and which actions are "wrong" is called:

When managers are convicted of a crime,their prison sentences are based on a(n):

Standards of ethical behavior were arguably clearer in ancient Greek civilization than they are now.

Discuss the three stages of a "civilization" as it typically develops over time.

Identify the corporate culture level that encompasses formal statements of belief and intention.

Explain what Thomas Donaldson and Thomas W.Dunfee meant by the concept of "hypernorms." Give examples of these types of norms.

The Study of Business, Government, and Society

The Dynamic Environment

Business Power

Critics of Business

Corporate Social Responsibility

Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility

Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Business in Politics

Regulating Business

Multinational Corporations

Globalization, Trade, and Corruption

Industrial Pollution and Environmental Regulation

Managing Environmental Quality

Consumerism

The Changing Workplace

Civil Rights, Women, and Diversity

Corporate Governance

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