Question 1

An obstructionist approach displays the highest level of social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The stakeholder group with the most responsibility for deciding the goals of the organization are:

Accepted Answer

A)  stockholders. 
B)  customers. 
C)  managers. 
D)  operational-level employees. 
E)  consultants. 
A)  stockholders. 
B)  customers. 
C)  managers. 
D)  operational-level employees. 
E)  consultants.

Question 3

Under the utilitarian rule, an ethical decision is that which creates the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When faced with a serious ethical dilemma, Michael chose a solution that created the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Michael used the utilitarian rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the _____ approach, companies and their managers behave legally and ethically and try to balance the interests of different stakeholders as the need arises.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The way a company's managers view their duty to make decisions that enhance the well being of stakeholders is called organizational ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Stockholders play a crucial role in determining a company's ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the effects the decision can have on stakeholders' rights 
B)  what provides maximum profits to the company 
C)  whatever promotes a fair distribution of outcomes 
D)  arbitrary factors 
E)  the competitor's decision making strategies 
A)  the effects the decision can have on stakeholders' rights 
B)  what provides maximum profits to the company 
C)  whatever promotes a fair distribution of outcomes 
D)  arbitrary factors 
E)  the competitor's decision making strategies

Question 9

Which of the following stakeholder group's individual ethics are important in shaping the organizational code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Entrepreneurs 
B)  Customers 
C)  Community 
D)  Founders 
E)  Stockholders 
A)  Entrepreneurs 
B)  Customers 
C)  Community 
D)  Founders 
E)  Stockholders

Question 10

If Samantha was employing the moral rights rule in her decision making, she would:

Accepted Answer

A)  seek to protect the privileges of people affected. 
B)  maximize the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 
C)  distribute benefits in fair ways, but ignore harm. 
D)  hesitate to communicate to people outside the company for fear of them criticizing her decision. 
E)  randomly distribute harms and benefits. 
A)  seek to protect the privileges of people affected. 
B)  maximize the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 
C)  distribute benefits in fair ways, but ignore harm. 
D)  hesitate to communicate to people outside the company for fear of them criticizing her decision. 
E)  randomly distribute harms and benefits.

Question 11

Identify and describe the approaches to social responsibility, from the lowest to the highest. Give an example of a real company to illustrate each.

Accepted Answer

(1) The obstructionist approach is one i

Question 12

Bob gave a talk to his employees about standards that govern how members of their profession should conduct themselves. He was talking about _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  societal ethics 
B)  occupational ethics 
C)  individual ethics 
D)  organizational ethics 
E)  governmental ethics 
A)  societal ethics 
B)  occupational ethics 
C)  individual ethics 
D)  organizational ethics 
E)  governmental ethics

Question 13

Employees are much more likely to act ethically when a credo does not exist or is avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

David is trying to provide a visible means of support to develop an ethical culture in his company. He can do so by creating:

Accepted Answer

A)  an ethics ombudsperson position. 
B)  ethical beliefs that remain rigidly constant. 
C)  strict leadership rules for the top management. 
D)  a plan for minimum compensation benefits. 
E)  a strong HR team. 
A)  an ethics ombudsperson position. 
B)  ethical beliefs that remain rigidly constant. 
C)  strict leadership rules for the top management. 
D)  a plan for minimum compensation benefits. 
E)  a strong HR team.

Question 15

Discuss how Whole Foods Market's emphasis on the employee stakeholder leads to overall stakeholder well-being.

Accepted Answer

Whole Foods Market's management approach

Question 16

From a moral rights perspective, managers should consider courses of action that are profitable to the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _____ rule is that an ethical decision is one that distributes rewards and harms in a fair way.

Accepted Answer

A)  justice 
B)  moral rights 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  practical 
E)  moral scruples 
A)  justice 
B)  moral rights 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  practical 
E)  moral scruples

Question 18

Dianna has noticed that there has been an error in her weekly pay stub and the company has unknowingly paid her too much. This example illustrates a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral scruple 
B)  ethical dilemma 
C)  empiricism 
D)  norm 
E)  logical positivism 
A)  moral scruple 
B)  ethical dilemma 
C)  empiricism 
D)  norm 
E)  logical positivism

Question 19

Unethical behavior:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduces a company's inefficiency. 
B)  decreases a company's ineffectiveness. 
C)  reduces a company's performance. 
D)  increases the national standard of living. 
E)  increases national well-being and prosperity. 
A)  reduces a company's inefficiency. 
B)  decreases a company's ineffectiveness. 
C)  reduces a company's performance. 
D)  increases the national standard of living. 
E)  increases national well-being and prosperity.

Question 20

_____ encourage employees to behave in a socially responsible manner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stakeholder claims 
B)  Conflicting interpersonal relations 
C)  Tougher selection processes 
D)  Ethical organizational cultures 
E)  High compensation benefits 
A)  Stakeholder claims 
B)  Conflicting interpersonal relations 
C)  Tougher selection processes 
D)  Ethical organizational cultures 
E)  High compensation benefits

An obstructionist approach displays the highest level of social responsibility.

The stakeholder group with the most responsibility for deciding the goals of the organization are:

Under the utilitarian rule, an ethical decision is that which creates the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

When faced with a serious ethical dilemma, Michael chose a solution that created the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Michael used the utilitarian rule.

According to the _____ approach, companies and their managers behave legally and ethically and try to balance the interests of different stakeholders as the need arises.

The way a company's managers view their duty to make decisions that enhance the well being of stakeholders is called organizational ethics.

Stockholders play a crucial role in determining a company's ethics.

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

Which of the following stakeholder group's individual ethics are important in shaping the organizational code of ethics?

If Samantha was employing the moral rights rule in her decision making, she would:

Identify and describe the approaches to social responsibility, from the lowest to the highest. Give an example of a real company to illustrate each.

Bob gave a talk to his employees about standards that govern how members of their profession should conduct themselves. He was talking about _____.

Employees are much more likely to act ethically when a credo does not exist or is avoided.

David is trying to provide a visible means of support to develop an ethical culture in his company. He can do so by creating:

Discuss how Whole Foods Market's emphasis on the employee stakeholder leads to overall stakeholder well-being.

From a moral rights perspective, managers should consider courses of action that are profitable to the company.

The _____ rule is that an ethical decision is one that distributes rewards and harms in a fair way.

Dianna has noticed that there has been an error in her weekly pay stub and the company has unknowingly paid her too much. This example illustrates a(n) _____.

Unethical behavior:

_____ encourage employees to behave in a socially responsible manner.

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Exam 4: Ethics and Social Responsibility

An obstructionist approach displays the highest level of social responsibility.

The stakeholder group with the most responsibility for deciding the goals of the organization are:

Under the utilitarian rule, an ethical decision is that which creates the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

When faced with a serious ethical dilemma, Michael chose a solution that created the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Michael used the utilitarian rule.

According to the _____ approach, companies and their managers behave legally and ethically and try to balance the interests of different stakeholders as the need arises.

The way a company's managers view their duty to make decisions that enhance the well being of stakeholders is called organizational ethics.

Stockholders play a crucial role in determining a company's ethics.

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

Which of the following stakeholder group's individual ethics are important in shaping the organizational code of ethics?

If Samantha was employing the moral rights rule in her decision making, she would:

Identify and describe the approaches to social responsibility, from the lowest to the highest. Give an example of a real company to illustrate each.

Bob gave a talk to his employees about standards that govern how members of their profession should conduct themselves. He was talking about _____.

Employees are much more likely to act ethically when a credo does not exist or is avoided.

David is trying to provide a visible means of support to develop an ethical culture in his company. He can do so by creating:

Discuss how Whole Foods Market's emphasis on the employee stakeholder leads to overall stakeholder well-being.

From a moral rights perspective, managers should consider courses of action that are profitable to the company.

The _____ rule is that an ethical decision is one that distributes rewards and harms in a fair way.

Dianna has noticed that there has been an error in her weekly pay stub and the company has unknowingly paid her too much. This example illustrates a(n) _____.

Unethical behavior:

_____ encourage employees to behave in a socially responsible manner.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

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

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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