Question 1

It is important to consider the historical perspective to appreciate the evolution of the current economic and regulatory systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Peaceful relations between indigenous tribes and the Pilgrims ended when the indigenous tribes violated fur trading pacts and land agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define and provide an overview of the Optimal Ethics Systems Model.

Accepted Answer

Synthesizes the various approaches of et

Question 4

Many indigenous populations were harmed by early European exploration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The founders of the United States addressed the obvious contradiction between slavery and liberty in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Labor unions were originally intended to reduce power imbalances between owners and laborers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Among the reasons Pilgrims settled in Massachusetts were desires for:

Accepted Answer

A)  religious freedoms 
B)  economic opportunities 
C)  new trade routes 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  religious freedoms 
B)  economic opportunities 
C)  new trade routes 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

_________________ is a system in which some individuals are perceived as property,and thereby capable of being owned by other people and subject to the whims of their owners,with no provisions for eventual freedom.

Accepted Answer

A)  slavery 
B)  indentured servitude 
C)  low-wage workers 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  slavery 
B)  indentured servitude 
C)  low-wage workers 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Adam Smith and early proponents of capitalism believed a strong system of justice is essential to punish those who do not appropriately self-regulate their behaviors,and to reinforce contracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dependency on slave labor ________________ during the Industrial Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  stayed the same 
D)  was outlawed 
E)  was eliminated 
A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  stayed the same 
D)  was outlawed 
E)  was eliminated

Question 11

Smith argued that laborers benefit from capitalism because economic growth generates jobs and more choice among occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the late 1880s,states began to compete against one another in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxing religious freedoms 
B)  introducing the right to bear arms 
C)  simplifying rules for obtaining corporate charters and eliminating tax restrictions 
D)  monopolizing business operations 
E)  none of the above 
A)  relaxing religious freedoms 
B)  introducing the right to bear arms 
C)  simplifying rules for obtaining corporate charters and eliminating tax restrictions 
D)  monopolizing business operations 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Settlements in Roanoke,Jamestown and Plymouth were early examples of ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  business ventures 
B)  participant democracies 
C)  uplifting indigineous populations 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  business ventures 
B)  participant democracies 
C)  uplifting indigineous populations 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

All groups at Plymouth were required to observe the Pilgrims' strict religious lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Adam Smith promoted self-interest as the primary motivation for individual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Reagan Administration of the 1980s began a process of deregulation,or __________________,which continued under the Clinton and Bush administrations.

Accepted Answer

A)  lifting government restrictions on market activity 
B)  tightening government restrictions on market activity 
C)  ensuring equitable stock options 
D)  ensuring consumer protections 
E)  none of the above 
A)  lifting government restrictions on market activity 
B)  tightening government restrictions on market activity 
C)  ensuring equitable stock options 
D)  ensuring consumer protections 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

The U.S.Constitution was written without addressing the issue of slavery to:

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize that slaves were fundamental to the growth of the new nation 
B)  appease southern states whose economies depended on slaves 
C)  protect the rights of paid workers 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  recognize that slaves were fundamental to the growth of the new nation 
B)  appease southern states whose economies depended on slaves 
C)  protect the rights of paid workers 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

The minimum wage,the lowest wage an employee can legally pay an employee,an amount higher than what the market would otherwise establish,was federally mandated by which of the following pieces of legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  the National Labor Relations Act 
C)  the Great Depression Act 
D)  the Living Wage Act 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  the National Labor Relations Act 
C)  the Great Depression Act 
D)  the Living Wage Act 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

______________ were granted by the British government to allow several people to create organizations by pooling financial resources,which enabled riskier business projects to be undertaken.

Accepted Answer

A)  pacts 
B)  charters 
C)  constitutions 
D)  doctrines 
E)  none of the above 
A)  pacts 
B)  charters 
C)  constitutions 
D)  doctrines 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Early settlements by English colonists were often marked by warfare with indigenous peoples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is important to consider the historical perspective to appreciate the evolution of the current economic and regulatory systems.

Peaceful relations between indigenous tribes and the Pilgrims ended when the indigenous tribes violated fur trading pacts and land agreements.

Define and provide an overview of the Optimal Ethics Systems Model.

Many indigenous populations were harmed by early European exploration.

The founders of the United States addressed the obvious contradiction between slavery and liberty in the Constitution.

Labor unions were originally intended to reduce power imbalances between owners and laborers.

Among the reasons Pilgrims settled in Massachusetts were desires for:

_________________ is a system in which some individuals are perceived as property,and thereby capable of being owned by other people and subject to the whims of their owners,with no provisions for eventual freedom.

Adam Smith and early proponents of capitalism believed a strong system of justice is essential to punish those who do not appropriately self-regulate their behaviors,and to reinforce contracts.

Dependency on slave labor ________________ during the Industrial Revolution.

Smith argued that laborers benefit from capitalism because economic growth generates jobs and more choice among occupations.

In the late 1880s,states began to compete against one another in which of the following ways?

Settlements in Roanoke,Jamestown and Plymouth were early examples of ________________.

All groups at Plymouth were required to observe the Pilgrims' strict religious lifestyle.

Adam Smith promoted self-interest as the primary motivation for individual behavior.

The Reagan Administration of the 1980s began a process of deregulation,or __________________,which continued under the Clinton and Bush administrations.

The U.S.Constitution was written without addressing the issue of slavery to:

The minimum wage,the lowest wage an employee can legally pay an employee,an amount higher than what the market would otherwise establish,was federally mandated by which of the following pieces of legislation?

______________ were granted by the British government to allow several people to create organizations by pooling financial resources,which enabled riskier business projects to be undertaken.

Early settlements by English colonists were often marked by warfare with indigenous peoples.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

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Exam 2: A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

It is important to consider the historical perspective to appreciate the evolution of the current economic and regulatory systems.

Peaceful relations between indigenous tribes and the Pilgrims ended when the indigenous tribes violated fur trading pacts and land agreements.

Define and provide an overview of the Optimal Ethics Systems Model.

Many indigenous populations were harmed by early European exploration.

The founders of the United States addressed the obvious contradiction between slavery and liberty in the Constitution.

Labor unions were originally intended to reduce power imbalances between owners and laborers.

Among the reasons Pilgrims settled in Massachusetts were desires for:

_________________ is a system in which some individuals are perceived as property,and thereby capable of being owned by other people and subject to the whims of their owners,with no provisions for eventual freedom.

Adam Smith and early proponents of capitalism believed a strong system of justice is essential to punish those who do not appropriately self-regulate their behaviors,and to reinforce contracts.

Dependency on slave labor ________________ during the Industrial Revolution.

Smith argued that laborers benefit from capitalism because economic growth generates jobs and more choice among occupations.

In the late 1880s,states began to compete against one another in which of the following ways?

Settlements in Roanoke,Jamestown and Plymouth were early examples of ________________.

All groups at Plymouth were required to observe the Pilgrims' strict religious lifestyle.

Adam Smith promoted self-interest as the primary motivation for individual behavior.

The Reagan Administration of the 1980s began a process of deregulation,or __________________,which continued under the Clinton and Bush administrations.

The U.S.Constitution was written without addressing the issue of slavery to:

The minimum wage,the lowest wage an employee can legally pay an employee,an amount higher than what the market would otherwise establish,was federally mandated by which of the following pieces of legislation?

______________ were granted by the British government to allow several people to create organizations by pooling financial resources,which enabled riskier business projects to be undertaken.

Early settlements by English colonists were often marked by warfare with indigenous peoples.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

Filters