Question 1

Joshua is aware that his peers take office supplies home for personal use.To determine if behavior is ethical Joshua should determine

Accepted Answer

A) whether the act optimizes what is best for everyone. 
B) whether the behavior respects the rights of the individuals involved. 
C) whether the behavior is consistent with what he sees as being fair. 
D) whether the behavior is consistent with people's responsibilities to each other. 
E) All of these choices 
A) whether the act optimizes what is best for everyone. 
B) whether the behavior respects the rights of the individuals involved. 
C) whether the behavior is consistent with what he sees as being fair. 
D) whether the behavior is consistent with people's responsibilities to each other. 
E) All of these choices

Question 2

____________________ is an individual's personal beliefs about whether a behavior,action,or decision is right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an individual's personal beliefs about...

Question 3

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n)____ stance.

Accepted Answer

A) reactive 
B) obstructionist 
C) proactive 
D) accommodative 
E) defensive 
A) reactive 
B) obstructionist 
C) proactive 
D) accommodative 
E) defensive

Question 4

The firm using a(n)____ approach to social responsibility meets its obligations and is also willing to respond to appropriate societal requests.

Accepted Answer

A) reactive 
B) obstructionist 
C) proactive 
D) accommodative 
E) defensive 
A) reactive 
B) obstructionist 
C) proactive 
D) accommodative 
E) defensive

Question 5

Many builders are using fiber-cement siding to build houses.This siding is best painted with a soy-based,environmentally friendly paint.Most paint is not biodegradable because it is made with petroleum solvents.A builder who decided to build a subdivision with 500 homes and paint each with the soy-based paint would be an example of which general area of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A) General social welfare 
B) The natural environment 
C) Legal compliance 
D) The task environment 
E) The internal cultural environment 
A) General social welfare 
B) The natural environment 
C) Legal compliance 
D) The task environment 
E) The internal cultural environment

Question 6

As applied to social responsibility,what function of management do things such as social audits represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling 
B) Organizing 
C) Leading 
D) Directing 
E) Planning 
A) Controlling 
B) Organizing 
C) Leading 
D) Directing 
E) Planning

Question 7

A corporate social audit is a formal and thorough analysis of the effectiveness of a firm's social performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Target is an example of the ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

A) reactive 
B) obstructionist 
C) proactive 
D) accommodative 
E) defensive 
A) reactive 
B) obstructionist 
C) proactive 
D) accommodative 
E) defensive

Question 9

All ethical dilemmas can be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Joshua is aware that his peers take office supplies home for personal use.To determine if behavior is ethical Joshua should determine

____________________ is an individual's personal beliefs about whether a behavior,action,or decision is right or wrong.

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n)____ stance.

The firm using a(n)____ approach to social responsibility meets its obligations and is also willing to respond to appropriate societal requests.

As applied to social responsibility,what function of management do things such as social audits represent?

A corporate social audit is a formal and thorough analysis of the effectiveness of a firm's social performance.

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Target is an example of the ____ stance.

All ethical dilemmas can be avoided.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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Exam 4: The Ethical and Social Environment

Joshua is aware that his peers take office supplies home for personal use.To determine if behavior is ethical Joshua should determine

____________________ is an individual's personal beliefs about whether a behavior,action,or decision is right or wrong.

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n)____ stance.

The firm using a(n)____ approach to social responsibility meets its obligations and is also willing to respond to appropriate societal requests.

As applied to social responsibility,what function of management do things such as social audits represent?

A corporate social audit is a formal and thorough analysis of the effectiveness of a firm's social performance.

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Target is an example of the ____ stance.

All ethical dilemmas can be avoided.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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