Question 1

Employees have the right to expect that employers bear the responsibility for ensuring job security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which term represents all of the individuals or groups to whom a business has a responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  stakeholders 
B)  lobby groups 
C)  shareholders 
D)  consumers 
A)  stakeholders 
B)  lobby groups 
C)  shareholders 
D)  consumers

Question 3

When asked about an idea for a new product,a socially responsible manager in the 21st century might say which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  "If it's profitable,let's make it." 
B)  "We can make the product,but what about the social effects?" 
C)  "What are the tax implications if we make this product?" 
D)  "How many do we have to sell to make a profit?" 
A)  "If it's profitable,let's make it." 
B)  "We can make the product,but what about the social effects?" 
C)  "What are the tax implications if we make this product?" 
D)  "How many do we have to sell to make a profit?"

Question 4

____________________ is a set of standards for judging whether something is right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a set of standards for...

Question 5

The president of a company that manufactures plastic pipes for transporting crude oil considers how the firm's decisions will affect the welfare of society.He is expressing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  macroeconomics 
B)  social responsibility 
C)  consumerism 
D)  business ethics 
A)  macroeconomics 
B)  social responsibility 
C)  consumerism 
D)  business ethics

Question 6

Which stage of ethical development is most likely to be seen in mature adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  ego-centred 
B)  postconventional 
C)  conventional 
D)  preconventional 
A)  ego-centred 
B)  postconventional 
C)  conventional 
D)  preconventional

Question 7

The vast majority of businesses exhibit which two dimensions of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal and responsible 
B)  illegal and irresponsible 
C)  legal and irresponsible 
D)  legal and responsible 
A)  illegal and responsible 
B)  illegal and irresponsible 
C)  legal and irresponsible 
D)  legal and responsible

Question 8

Which of the following is the practice of limiting investments to companies that behave in accordance with the investor's beliefs about ethical and social issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic giving 
B)  social investing 
C)  investor paternalism 
D)  corporate philanthropy 
A)  strategic giving 
B)  social investing 
C)  investor paternalism 
D)  corporate philanthropy

Question 9

Half the residents of Toronto and Montreal may be members of visible minorities by 2017.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Martin's stock portfolio includes only companies using recycled components in their manufacturing process.Martin is a strong believer in environmental protection,and his way of expressing that belief is by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical giving 
B)  strategic giving 
C)  social investing 
D)  social paternalism 
A)  ethical giving 
B)  strategic giving 
C)  social investing 
D)  social paternalism

Question 11

A company has achieved which level of responsibility when it has met its ethical,legal,and economic responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  global 
B)  altruistic 
C)  societal 
D)  philanthropic 
A)  global 
B)  altruistic 
C)  societal 
D)  philanthropic

Question 12

The base of the corporate social responsibility pyramid is represented by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibilities to stakeholders 
B)  economic responsibility 
C)  legal responsibility 
D)  philanthropic responsibility 
A)  responsibilities to stakeholders 
B)  economic responsibility 
C)  legal responsibility 
D)  philanthropic responsibility

Question 13

Demographics is the study of people's vital statistics,such as their age,race and ethnicity,and location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The highest level of the corporate social responsibility pyramid is represented by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  philanthropic (charitable)responsibilities 
B)  economic responsibilities 
C)  responsibilities to stakeholders 
D)  legal responsibilities 
A)  philanthropic (charitable)responsibilities 
B)  economic responsibilities 
C)  responsibilities to stakeholders 
D)  legal responsibilities

Question 15

A multinational company that implements ethical guidelines within the organization in the host country will foster which of the following behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  resentment in the host country 
B)  resentment in the home office 
C)  respect for local laws 
D)  respect for both local and international laws 
A)  resentment in the host country 
B)  resentment in the home office 
C)  respect for local laws 
D)  respect for both local and international laws

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the stages of ethical development is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A child who decides not to play with her mother's jewellery because she is afraid she will be punished is in a state of ego-centred ethical development. 
B)  An individual with conventional ethics is self-centred. 
C)  An adult who refuses to visit his aunt in the hospital because the visit will cause him to miss Hockey Night in Canada on television is in the postconventional stage of ethical development. 
D)  An individual in the preconventional stage of ethical development would be more concerned about rewards and punishment than about what is right or wrong. 
A)  A child who decides not to play with her mother's jewellery because she is afraid she will be punished is in a state of ego-centred ethical development. 
B)  An individual with conventional ethics is self-centred. 
C)  An adult who refuses to visit his aunt in the hospital because the visit will cause him to miss Hockey Night in Canada on television is in the postconventional stage of ethical development. 
D)  An individual in the preconventional stage of ethical development would be more concerned about rewards and punishment than about what is right or wrong.

Question 17

What is the most important contributing factor to the required increase in Canada's population?

Accepted Answer

A)  immigration 
B)  higher life expectancy 
C)  higher fertility rate 
D)  healthier life style 
A)  immigration 
B)  higher life expectancy 
C)  higher fertility rate 
D)  healthier life style

Question 18

A television station that refused to sell advertising space to a company that sells child-oriented junk food would be in the postconventional stage of ethical development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A code of ethics can BEST be characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can offer a lengthy and detailed set of guidelines to employees. 
B)  It is considered a public relations tool. 
C)  It provides employees with the knowledge of what their company expects with regard to their responsibilities and behaviour. 
D)  It summarizes the company's goals,policies,and priorities. 
A)  It can offer a lengthy and detailed set of guidelines to employees. 
B)  It is considered a public relations tool. 
C)  It provides employees with the knowledge of what their company expects with regard to their responsibilities and behaviour. 
D)  It summarizes the company's goals,policies,and priorities.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of ethical business activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employee uses the company postage meter to put postage on personal letters. 
B)  The employee regularly tells jokes that make fun of blonde women. 
C)  The employee went to a movie one afternoon,telling others in the office that she had an appointment at a customer location. 
D)  The employee reports to his supervisor that he has witnessed a coworker taking home expensive company supplies such as printer cartridges. 
A)  The employee uses the company postage meter to put postage on personal letters. 
B)  The employee regularly tells jokes that make fun of blonde women. 
C)  The employee went to a movie one afternoon,telling others in the office that she had an appointment at a customer location. 
D)  The employee reports to his supervisor that he has witnessed a coworker taking home expensive company supplies such as printer cartridges.

Employees have the right to expect that employers bear the responsibility for ensuring job security.

Which term represents all of the individuals or groups to whom a business has a responsibility?

When asked about an idea for a new product,a socially responsible manager in the 21st century might say which of the following?

____________________ is a set of standards for judging whether something is right or wrong.

The president of a company that manufactures plastic pipes for transporting crude oil considers how the firm's decisions will affect the welfare of society.He is expressing which of the following?

Which stage of ethical development is most likely to be seen in mature adults?

The vast majority of businesses exhibit which two dimensions of social responsibility?

Which of the following is the practice of limiting investments to companies that behave in accordance with the investor's beliefs about ethical and social issues?

Half the residents of Toronto and Montreal may be members of visible minorities by 2017.

Martin's stock portfolio includes only companies using recycled components in their manufacturing process.Martin is a strong believer in environmental protection,and his way of expressing that belief is by which of the following?

A company has achieved which level of responsibility when it has met its ethical,legal,and economic responsibilities?

The base of the corporate social responsibility pyramid is represented by which of the following?

Demographics is the study of people's vital statistics,such as their age,race and ethnicity,and location.

The highest level of the corporate social responsibility pyramid is represented by which of the following?

A multinational company that implements ethical guidelines within the organization in the host country will foster which of the following behaviours?

Which of the following statements about the stages of ethical development is true?

What is the most important contributing factor to the required increase in Canada's population?

A television station that refused to sell advertising space to a company that sells child-oriented junk food would be in the postconventional stage of ethical development.

A code of ethics can BEST be characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of ethical business activity?

understanding Evolving Economic Systems and Competition

the Global Marketplace and Governments’ Roles

Using Technology to Manage Information and for Business Success

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Management and Leadership in Today’s Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Motivating Employees

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Achieving World-class Operations Management

Understanding the Customer

Creating Marketing Strategies

Using Financial Information and Accounting

Understanding Money, financial Institutions, and the Securities Markets

Managing the Firm’s Finances

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Exam 3: Social Trends, social Responsibility, and Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Employees have the right to expect that employers bear the responsibility for ensuring job security.

Which term represents all of the individuals or groups to whom a business has a responsibility?

When asked about an idea for a new product,a socially responsible manager in the 21st century might say which of the following?

____________________ is a set of standards for judging whether something is right or wrong.

The president of a company that manufactures plastic pipes for transporting crude oil considers how the firm's decisions will affect the welfare of society.He is expressing which of the following?

Which stage of ethical development is most likely to be seen in mature adults?

The vast majority of businesses exhibit which two dimensions of social responsibility?

Which of the following is the practice of limiting investments to companies that behave in accordance with the investor's beliefs about ethical and social issues?

Half the residents of Toronto and Montreal may be members of visible minorities by 2017.

Martin's stock portfolio includes only companies using recycled components in their manufacturing process.Martin is a strong believer in environmental protection,and his way of expressing that belief is by which of the following?

A company has achieved which level of responsibility when it has met its ethical,legal,and economic responsibilities?

The base of the corporate social responsibility pyramid is represented by which of the following?

Demographics is the study of people's vital statistics,such as their age,race and ethnicity,and location.

The highest level of the corporate social responsibility pyramid is represented by which of the following?

A multinational company that implements ethical guidelines within the organization in the host country will foster which of the following behaviours?

Which of the following statements about the stages of ethical development is true?

What is the most important contributing factor to the required increase in Canada's population?

A television station that refused to sell advertising space to a company that sells child-oriented junk food would be in the postconventional stage of ethical development.

A code of ethics can BEST be characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of ethical business activity?

understanding Evolving Economic Systems and Competition

the Global Marketplace and Governments’ Roles

Using Technology to Manage Information and for Business Success

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Management and Leadership in Today’s Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Motivating Employees

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Achieving World-class Operations Management

Understanding the Customer

Creating Marketing Strategies

Using Financial Information and Accounting

Understanding Money, financial Institutions, and the Securities Markets

Managing the Firm’s Finances

Filters