Question 1

A society's ethics are derived exclusively from the written values and norms of society that address how people should interact with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Employees who are similar in their level of skill,performance,or responsibility should receive similar pay; allocation of outcomes should not be based on differences such as gender,race,or religion.This is an example of which rule of ethical decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justice rule 
B)  Moral rights rule 
C)  Utilitarian rule 
D)  Practical rule 
E)  Existential rule 
A)  Justice rule 
B)  Moral rights rule 
C)  Utilitarian rule 
D)  Practical rule 
E)  Existential rule

Question 3

Professional ethics are standards that govern how members of a profession make decisions when the way in which they should behave is clear-cut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Customers are often regarded as the most important stakeholder group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research suggests that women are better than men in motivating others,communicating,and listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would:

Accepted Answer

A)  convey that the effective management of diversity is a valued goal and objective. 
B)  serve as a role model for treating others fairly. 
C)  enable diverse individuals to coordinate their efforts and cooperate with one another. 
D)  support diversity initiatives in the wider community. 
E)  take quick action to correct inequalities and curtail discriminatory behavior. 
A)  convey that the effective management of diversity is a valued goal and objective. 
B)  serve as a role model for treating others fairly. 
C)  enable diverse individuals to coordinate their efforts and cooperate with one another. 
D)  support diversity initiatives in the wider community. 
E)  take quick action to correct inequalities and curtail discriminatory behavior.

Question 7

When managers are faced with a work environment that they find personally offensive because of their gender,which of the following has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Sarbanes-Oxley violation 
B)  The glass ceiling has been broken 
C)  Quid pro quo harassment 
D)  A hostile work environment 
E)  A nonaccommodative environment 
A)  A Sarbanes-Oxley violation 
B)  The glass ceiling has been broken 
C)  Quid pro quo harassment 
D)  A hostile work environment 
E)  A nonaccommodative environment

Question 8

One managerial implication of the justice model is that managers should base their decisions on:

Accepted Answer

A)  whatever stockholders want because they own the company. 
B)  what provides the maximum benefit to most stakeholders. 
C)  whatever promotes a fair distribution of outcomes to stakeholders. 
D)  arbitrary factors. 
E)  the organization's culture. 
A)  whatever stockholders want because they own the company. 
B)  what provides the maximum benefit to most stakeholders. 
C)  whatever promotes a fair distribution of outcomes to stakeholders. 
D)  arbitrary factors. 
E)  the organization's culture.

Question 9

The utilitarian rule states that an ethical decision:

Accepted Answer

A)  best protects the rights of people affected. 
B)  produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 
C)  distributes benefits and harms in a fair way. 
D)  is one that can be communicated with no reluctance. 
E)  is relevant to financial effectiveness of the organization. 
A)  best protects the rights of people affected. 
B)  produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 
C)  distributes benefits and harms in a fair way. 
D)  is one that can be communicated with no reluctance. 
E)  is relevant to financial effectiveness of the organization.

Question 10

Dorothy,who runs her own small business,treats all her employees,customers,and suppliers fairly,regardless of their age,gender,or ethnicity.Which of the following roles is Dorothy performing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision-maker 
B)  Liaison 
C)  Leader 
D)  Figurehead 
E)  Negotiator 
A)  Decision-maker 
B)  Liaison 
C)  Leader 
D)  Figurehead 
E)  Negotiator

Question 11

In the disseminator role,managers support diversity initiatives in the wider community and speak to diverse groups to interest them in career opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Equal Pay Act,and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

Some of the major equal employment oppor

Question 13

An organization's code of ethics is shaped by the ethics of the top managers of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A person's confidence and faith in another person's goodwill is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  trust. 
B)  esteem. 
C)  ethics. 
D)  moral scruple. 
E)  effectiveness. 
A)  trust. 
B)  esteem. 
C)  ethics. 
D)  moral scruple. 
E)  effectiveness.

Question 15

Which of the following emanates from a particular community's unwritten attitudes,values,and norms that influence how people interact with each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Professional ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Organizational ethics 
E)  Fundamental ethics 
A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Professional ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Organizational ethics 
E)  Fundamental ethics

Question 16

Summarize the reasons why managers should behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

Relentless pursuit of self-interest can

Question 17

An ethical dilemma does not arise when a person has to choose between two different courses of action,knowing that whichever course he/she chooses will harm one person or group even while it may benefit another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following CANNOT be one of the recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop and clearly communicate a sexual harassment policy 
B)  Establish and use a complaint procedure 
C)  Take corrective action against sexual harassers 
D)  Fire all sexual harassers regardless of the nature of the offense 
E)  Train members about sexual harassment 
A)  Develop and clearly communicate a sexual harassment policy 
B)  Establish and use a complaint procedure 
C)  Take corrective action against sexual harassers 
D)  Fire all sexual harassers regardless of the nature of the offense 
E)  Train members about sexual harassment

Question 19

Sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment is more subtle than quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Typically,in a capitalist society,the interests of employees are placed above the interests of shareholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A society's ethics are derived exclusively from the written values and norms of society that address how people should interact with one another.

Employees who are similar in their level of skill,performance,or responsibility should receive similar pay; allocation of outcomes should not be based on differences such as gender,race,or religion.This is an example of which rule of ethical decision making?

Professional ethics are standards that govern how members of a profession make decisions when the way in which they should behave is clear-cut.

Customers are often regarded as the most important stakeholder group.

Research suggests that women are better than men in motivating others,communicating,and listening.

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would:

When managers are faced with a work environment that they find personally offensive because of their gender,which of the following has occurred?

One managerial implication of the justice model is that managers should base their decisions on:

The utilitarian rule states that an ethical decision:

Dorothy,who runs her own small business,treats all her employees,customers,and suppliers fairly,regardless of their age,gender,or ethnicity.Which of the following roles is Dorothy performing?

In the disseminator role,managers support diversity initiatives in the wider community and speak to diverse groups to interest them in career opportunities.

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Equal Pay Act,and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An organization's code of ethics is shaped by the ethics of the top managers of the organization.

A person's confidence and faith in another person's goodwill is called:

Which of the following emanates from a particular community's unwritten attitudes,values,and norms that influence how people interact with each other?

Summarize the reasons why managers should behave ethically.

An ethical dilemma does not arise when a person has to choose between two different courses of action,knowing that whichever course he/she chooses will harm one person or group even while it may benefit another.

Which of the following CANNOT be one of the recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment is more subtle than quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Typically,in a capitalist society,the interests of employees are placed above the interests of shareholders.

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Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

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Exam 3: Managing Ethics and Diversity

A society's ethics are derived exclusively from the written values and norms of society that address how people should interact with one another.

Employees who are similar in their level of skill,performance,or responsibility should receive similar pay; allocation of outcomes should not be based on differences such as gender,race,or religion.This is an example of which rule of ethical decision making?

Professional ethics are standards that govern how members of a profession make decisions when the way in which they should behave is clear-cut.

Customers are often regarded as the most important stakeholder group.

Research suggests that women are better than men in motivating others,communicating,and listening.

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would:

When managers are faced with a work environment that they find personally offensive because of their gender,which of the following has occurred?

One managerial implication of the justice model is that managers should base their decisions on:

The utilitarian rule states that an ethical decision:

Dorothy,who runs her own small business,treats all her employees,customers,and suppliers fairly,regardless of their age,gender,or ethnicity.Which of the following roles is Dorothy performing?

In the disseminator role,managers support diversity initiatives in the wider community and speak to diverse groups to interest them in career opportunities.

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Equal Pay Act,and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An organization's code of ethics is shaped by the ethics of the top managers of the organization.

A person's confidence and faith in another person's goodwill is called:

Which of the following emanates from a particular community's unwritten attitudes,values,and norms that influence how people interact with each other?

Summarize the reasons why managers should behave ethically.

An ethical dilemma does not arise when a person has to choose between two different courses of action,knowing that whichever course he/she chooses will harm one person or group even while it may benefit another.

Which of the following CANNOT be one of the recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment is more subtle than quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Typically,in a capitalist society,the interests of employees are placed above the interests of shareholders.

The Management Process Today

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and Processes

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