Question 1

The issue of relatively low wages paid by subcontractors to workers in ______ made headlines in 2010 after a series of suicides by factory workers.

Accepted Answer

A) Vietnam 
B) Malaysia 
C) Mexico 
D) China 
A) Vietnam 
B) Malaysia 
C) Mexico 
D) China

Question 2

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria constitutes contributions by international organizations to assist developing countries in dealing with these diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the text, all the following companies have been criticized for actions portraying lack of social responsibility in developing countries except:

Accepted Answer

A) Nike 
B) Levi's 
C) Chiquita 
D) Hewlett-Packard 
A) Nike 
B) Levi's 
C) Chiquita 
D) Hewlett-Packard

Question 4

MNCs are increasingly engaged in a range of responses to growing pressures to contribute positively to the social and environmental progress of the communities in which they do business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Corporate governance:

Accepted Answer

A) 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 
B) Seeks to serve society's interests by focusing on social, political and economic issues such as poverty, social justice, education, health and the environment 
C) Can be defined as the system by which business corporations are directed and controlled 
D) Can be defined as the development that meets humanity's needs without harming future generations 
A) 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 
B) Seeks to serve society's interests by focusing on social, political and economic issues such as poverty, social justice, education, health and the environment 
C) Can be defined as the system by which business corporations are directed and controlled 
D) Can be defined as the development that meets humanity's needs without harming future generations

Question 8

Although French women are making strides in the management ranks, they still are underrepresented in corporate management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Corporate governance may be defined as the system by which business corporations are directed and controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As pressure for accountability and responsiveness continues to increase, corporate governance will undoubtedly remain high on the agenda of governments, investors, NGOs and corporations in the coming years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

NGOs are public organizations that monitor the practices of private corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Utilitarianism favors the greatest good for the greatest number of people under a given set of constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Corporate social responsibility includes organizational actions that go beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

"Insider" systems of corporate governance are most responsive to shareholders and other stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

The elimination of discrimination with respect to employment and occupation is a principle of the Global Compact which applies to:

Accepted Answer

A) Human rights 
B) Labor 
C) Environment 
D) Anticorruption 
A) Human rights 
B) Labor 
C) Environment 
D) Anticorruption

Question 18

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the transfer of the labor force overseas.

Accepted Answer

A) It creates an interesting dynamic in the scope of ethics 
B) It seeks to employ local citizens who tend to identify themselves with the corporation and not the outside environment 
C) It creates an interesting dynamic in the scope of corporate responsibility 
D) It seeks to move individuals offshore who will identify themselves with the corporation and not the outside environment 
A) It creates an interesting dynamic in the scope of ethics 
B) It seeks to employ local citizens who tend to identify themselves with the corporation and not the outside environment 
C) It creates an interesting dynamic in the scope of corporate responsibility 
D) It seeks to move individuals offshore who will identify themselves with the corporation and not the outside environment

Question 19

One of the major reasons why _____ remains a problem in Japan is that traditionally many male managers regard female employees as mere secretaries and, following a stereotype, feel that women employees will soon marry and leave the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual harassment 
B) Workman's compensation 
C) Wage parity 
D) Collective bargaining 
A) Sexual harassment 
B) Workman's compensation 
C) Wage parity 
D) Collective bargaining

Question 20

Identify the incorrect statement with regard to equal employment opportunity in Germany.

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike some other countries, Germany in the last decade has introduced laws that mandate equal opportunity and the creation of equal opportunity positions throughout the public sector 
B) Today, all German states ensure that their legislation provides for equal treatment of men and women in the workplace 
C) In the private sector, there has been some progress toward increasing the number of women in upper-level management positions through the introduction of voluntary equal opportunity programs 
D) Opportunities for female managers in Germany are no longer limited and appear to be improving significantly for the future 
A) Unlike some other countries, Germany in the last decade has introduced laws that mandate equal opportunity and the creation of equal opportunity positions throughout the public sector 
B) Today, all German states ensure that their legislation provides for equal treatment of men and women in the workplace 
C) In the private sector, there has been some progress toward increasing the number of women in upper-level management positions through the introduction of voluntary equal opportunity programs 
D) Opportunities for female managers in Germany are no longer limited and appear to be improving significantly for the future

The issue of relatively low wages paid by subcontractors to workers in ______ made headlines in 2010 after a series of suicides by factory workers.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria constitutes contributions by international organizations to assist developing countries in dealing with these diseases.

According to the text, all the following companies have been criticized for actions portraying lack of social responsibility in developing countries except:

MNCs are increasingly engaged in a range of responses to growing pressures to contribute positively to the social and environmental progress of the communities in which they do business.

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

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

Corporate governance:

Although French women are making strides in the management ranks, they still are underrepresented in corporate management.

Corporate governance may be defined as the system by which business corporations are directed and controlled.

As pressure for accountability and responsiveness continues to increase, corporate governance will undoubtedly remain high on the agenda of governments, investors, NGOs and corporations in the coming years.

NGOs are public organizations that monitor the practices of private corporations.

Utilitarianism favors the greatest good for the greatest number of people under a given set of constraints.

Corporate social responsibility includes organizational actions that go beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

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

"Insider" systems of corporate governance are most responsive to shareholders and other stakeholders.

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

The elimination of discrimination with respect to employment and occupation is a principle of the Global Compact which applies to:

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the transfer of the labor force overseas.

One of the major reasons why _____ remains a problem in Japan is that traditionally many male managers regard female employees as mere secretaries and, following a stereotype, feel that women employees will soon marry and leave the firm.

Identify the incorrect statement with regard to equal employment opportunity in Germany.

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 Communication 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 and Social Responsibility

The issue of relatively low wages paid by subcontractors to workers in ______ made headlines in 2010 after a series of suicides by factory workers.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria constitutes contributions by international organizations to assist developing countries in dealing with these diseases.

According to the text, all the following companies have been criticized for actions portraying lack of social responsibility in developing countries except:

MNCs are increasingly engaged in a range of responses to growing pressures to contribute positively to the social and environmental progress of the communities in which they do business.

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

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

Corporate governance:

Although French women are making strides in the management ranks, they still are underrepresented in corporate management.

Corporate governance may be defined as the system by which business corporations are directed and controlled.

As pressure for accountability and responsiveness continues to increase, corporate governance will undoubtedly remain high on the agenda of governments, investors, NGOs and corporations in the coming years.

NGOs are public organizations that monitor the practices of private corporations.

Utilitarianism favors the greatest good for the greatest number of people under a given set of constraints.

Corporate social responsibility includes organizational actions that go beyond the requirements of the law and the direct interests of the firm.

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

"Insider" systems of corporate governance are most responsive to shareholders and other stakeholders.

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

The elimination of discrimination with respect to employment and occupation is a principle of the Global Compact which applies to:

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the transfer of the labor force overseas.

One of the major reasons why _____ remains a problem in Japan is that traditionally many male managers regard female employees as mere secretaries and, following a stereotype, feel that women employees will soon marry and leave the firm.

Identify the incorrect statement with regard to equal employment opportunity in Germany.

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 Communication 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

Filters