Question 1

Discuss the relationship between Codes of Ethics and organizational assessment.

Accepted Answer

The code can be a "living document" by a

Question 2

The number of companies that incorporate Codes of Ethics has decreased with the advent of more government regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A collaborative effort advocating socially responsible free market capitalism developed by an international network of business leaders is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Caux Principles for Responsible Business 
B)  the United Nations 
C)  the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
D)  the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the Caux Principles for Responsible Business 
B)  the United Nations 
C)  the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
D)  the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Which of the following can influence Codes of Conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  shifting legal obligations 
B)  changing moral expectations 
C)  new technologies 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  shifting legal obligations 
B)  changing moral expectations 
C)  new technologies 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

"We will treat everyone fairly" is an effective statement to be included in a Code of Conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What purposes do Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct fulfill in an organization?

Accepted Answer

Codes minimize ethical ambiguities,provi

Question 7

It is prudent to apply the philosophy of "When in Rome,do as the Romans" to avoid imposing U.S.moral values on other nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Approximately ___________ of all organizations monitor email use by employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  three-fourths 
B)  one-half 
C)  one-fourth 
D)  one hundred percent 
E)  none of the above 
A)  three-fourths 
B)  one-half 
C)  one-fourth 
D)  one hundred percent 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Typically employees should consider one set of ethical standards outside the workplace and another at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To ensure codes are consistent with legal standards,they should include high levels of professional jargon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Codes of Conduct should not be modified as new issues arise

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Effective strategic messages must be _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause-based 
B)  uniquely structured 
C)  management-driven 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  cause-based 
B)  uniquely structured 
C)  management-driven 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following are not among the six values continually expressed in corporate Codes of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  caring 
B)  respect 
C)  fairness 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  caring 
B)  respect 
C)  fairness 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

If the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct are visible in the organization,it is not necessary to discuss them with new employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A business __________ is a present,gift,hospitality or favor for which fair market value is not paid by the recipient.

Accepted Answer

A)  bribe 
B)  gratuity 
C)  temptation 
D)  provision 
E)  none of the above 
A)  bribe 
B)  gratuity 
C)  temptation 
D)  provision 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Generally,a bribe is distinguished from a business gratuity by whether:

Accepted Answer

A)  the object of value unduly influences buying decisions 
B)  it is given by a salesperson or a supplier 
C)  it is given early or late in the relationship 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the object of value unduly influences buying decisions 
B)  it is given by a salesperson or a supplier 
C)  it is given early or late in the relationship 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

Ethical dilemmas typically arise because _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  employees are inherently dishonest 
B)  situations are ambiguous 
C)  employers are unfair 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  employees are inherently dishonest 
B)  situations are ambiguous 
C)  employers are unfair 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

A useful approach to developing a Code of Ethics includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  copying another organization's code 
B)  asking employees to construct the code 
C)  ensuring management develops the code 
D)  copying legal obligations into a code 
E)  none of the above 
A)  copying another organization's code 
B)  asking employees to construct the code 
C)  ensuring management develops the code 
D)  copying legal obligations into a code 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

A Code of Conduct is sometimes referred to as a Values Statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Following high-profile corporate scandals including Enron and WorldCom,Congress passed a set of legislations known as _________________,which requires the disclosure of the presence or absence of a Code of Ethics for senior financial officers.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
B)  the Corporate Code of Conduct 
C)  the Federal Sentencing Guidelines 
D)  the Human Resource Management Code 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
B)  the Corporate Code of Conduct 
C)  the Federal Sentencing Guidelines 
D)  the Human Resource Management Code 
E)  none of the above

Discuss the relationship between Codes of Ethics and organizational assessment.

The number of companies that incorporate Codes of Ethics has decreased with the advent of more government regulation.

A collaborative effort advocating socially responsible free market capitalism developed by an international network of business leaders is known as:

Which of the following can influence Codes of Conduct?

"We will treat everyone fairly" is an effective statement to be included in a Code of Conduct.

What purposes do Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct fulfill in an organization?

It is prudent to apply the philosophy of "When in Rome,do as the Romans" to avoid imposing U.S.moral values on other nations.

Approximately ___________ of all organizations monitor email use by employees.

Typically employees should consider one set of ethical standards outside the workplace and another at work.

To ensure codes are consistent with legal standards,they should include high levels of professional jargon.

Codes of Conduct should not be modified as new issues arise

Effective strategic messages must be _____________.

Which of the following are not among the six values continually expressed in corporate Codes of Ethics?

If the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct are visible in the organization,it is not necessary to discuss them with new employees.

A business __________ is a present,gift,hospitality or favor for which fair market value is not paid by the recipient.

Generally,a bribe is distinguished from a business gratuity by whether:

Ethical dilemmas typically arise because _______________.

A useful approach to developing a Code of Ethics includes:

A Code of Conduct is sometimes referred to as a Values Statement.

Following high-profile corporate scandals including Enron and WorldCom,Congress passed a set of legislations known as _________________,which requires the disclosure of the presence or absence of a Code of Ethics for senior financial officers.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

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 4: Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Discuss the relationship between Codes of Ethics and organizational assessment.

The number of companies that incorporate Codes of Ethics has decreased with the advent of more government regulation.

A collaborative effort advocating socially responsible free market capitalism developed by an international network of business leaders is known as:

Which of the following can influence Codes of Conduct?

"We will treat everyone fairly" is an effective statement to be included in a Code of Conduct.

What purposes do Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct fulfill in an organization?

It is prudent to apply the philosophy of "When in Rome,do as the Romans" to avoid imposing U.S.moral values on other nations.

Approximately ___________ of all organizations monitor email use by employees.

Typically employees should consider one set of ethical standards outside the workplace and another at work.

To ensure codes are consistent with legal standards,they should include high levels of professional jargon.

Codes of Conduct should not be modified as new issues arise

Effective strategic messages must be _____________.

Which of the following are not among the six values continually expressed in corporate Codes of Ethics?

If the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct are visible in the organization,it is not necessary to discuss them with new employees.

A business __________ is a present,gift,hospitality or favor for which fair market value is not paid by the recipient.

Generally,a bribe is distinguished from a business gratuity by whether:

Ethical dilemmas typically arise because _______________.

A useful approach to developing a Code of Ethics includes:

A Code of Conduct is sometimes referred to as a Values Statement.

Following high-profile corporate scandals including Enron and WorldCom,Congress passed a set of legislations known as _________________,which requires the disclosure of the presence or absence of a Code of Ethics for senior financial officers.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

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