Question 1

Ethical hazards and risks increase as organizations grow in complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Though most corporations use them,in reality,codes are ineffective in signaling that employees will be held personally accountable for their ethical choices,and in providing an additional safeguard against pressures from managers,peers or external constituents to behave unethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is always ethical for professors and their students to be "friends" on Facebook,as long as the student is currently enrolled in the teacher's class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Codes of Ethics articulate and reinforce a _____________,rather than just one person's opinion,and legitimize dialogue about ethical issues when challenging situations arise.

Accepted Answer

A)  religious perspective 
B)  personal value 
C)  moral consensus 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  religious perspective 
B)  personal value 
C)  moral consensus 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

Respect is not a commonly identified value contained in corporate Codes of Ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The terms "mission statement" and "vision statement" should be used interchangeably in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Regardless of an organization's size,all employees should be directly involved in writing a corporate Code of Ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The extent of an organization's ethics program is often related to its ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  success 
B)  size 
C)  ownership 
D)  integrity 
E)  none of the above 
A)  success 
B)  size 
C)  ownership 
D)  integrity 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Legal understanding of bribery is consistent across the international community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In small organizations,a formal ethics code is unnecessary because employees witness the role modeling of the owner and interact with one another regularly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A _______________,which is legal,expedites performance of "routine governmental action," such as obtaining permits,processing paperwork,loading and unloading cargo,and scheduling inspections to transit goods across borders.

Accepted Answer

A)  bribe 
B)  facilitating payment 
C)  temptation 
D)  competitive advantage 
E)  none of the above 
A)  bribe 
B)  facilitating payment 
C)  temptation 
D)  competitive advantage 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

An organization's ___________ describes what an organization does and for whom.

Accepted Answer

A)  Code of Conduct 
B)  Code of Ethics 
C)  vision statement 
D)  strategic plan 
E)  mission statement 
A)  Code of Conduct 
B)  Code of Ethics 
C)  vision statement 
D)  strategic plan 
E)  mission statement

Question 13

A ____________ is typically defined as providing someone with a monetary incentive or object of value to do something contrary to his/her job description.

Accepted Answer

A)  bribe 
B)  facilitating payment 
C)  temptation 
D)  competitive advantage 
E)  none of the above 
A)  bribe 
B)  facilitating payment 
C)  temptation 
D)  competitive advantage 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

Creating a Code of Conduct involves input from which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  top-level management 
B)  corporate lawyers 
C)  human resource personnel 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  top-level management 
B)  corporate lawyers 
C)  human resource personnel 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

_________________ can be a major obstacle to code effectiveness,which suggests communication and integration of the codes is key.

Accepted Answer

A)  social pressure 
B)  management adoption 
C)  written policies 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  social pressure 
B)  management adoption 
C)  written policies 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

_______________ integrates an organization's mission with its vision and provides clear direction on how the organization will progress from its current situation to a highly desired future situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics coding 
B)  Financial planning 
C)  Strategic planning 
D)  Ethics strategy 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Ethics coding 
B)  Financial planning 
C)  Strategic planning 
D)  Ethics strategy 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

In cases of wrongdoing,judges can reduce fines if an organization has implemented a Code of Ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Codes of Ethics tend to be more useful when they emphasize things employees should not do,rather than how they should act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following purposes will Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct not fulfill?

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrating managerial concern for ethics 
B)  ensuring integrity of management 
C)  convey a particular set of values and obligations 
D)  meet legal requirements and industry trends 
E)  positively impact employee behaviors 
A)  demonstrating managerial concern for ethics 
B)  ensuring integrity of management 
C)  convey a particular set of values and obligations 
D)  meet legal requirements and industry trends 
E)  positively impact employee behaviors

Question 20

Employees are typically unaware of the moral behavior of their employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Ethical hazards and risks increase as organizations grow in complexity.

Though most corporations use them,in reality,codes are ineffective in signaling that employees will be held personally accountable for their ethical choices,and in providing an additional safeguard against pressures from managers,peers or external constituents to behave unethically.

It is always ethical for professors and their students to be "friends" on Facebook,as long as the student is currently enrolled in the teacher's class.

Codes of Ethics articulate and reinforce a _____________,rather than just one person's opinion,and legitimize dialogue about ethical issues when challenging situations arise.

Respect is not a commonly identified value contained in corporate Codes of Ethics.

The terms "mission statement" and "vision statement" should be used interchangeably in the workplace.

Regardless of an organization's size,all employees should be directly involved in writing a corporate Code of Ethics.

The extent of an organization's ethics program is often related to its ____________.

Legal understanding of bribery is consistent across the international community.

In small organizations,a formal ethics code is unnecessary because employees witness the role modeling of the owner and interact with one another regularly.

A _______________,which is legal,expedites performance of "routine governmental action," such as obtaining permits,processing paperwork,loading and unloading cargo,and scheduling inspections to transit goods across borders.

An organization's ___________ describes what an organization does and for whom.

A ____________ is typically defined as providing someone with a monetary incentive or object of value to do something contrary to his/her job description.

Creating a Code of Conduct involves input from which of the following groups?

_________________ can be a major obstacle to code effectiveness,which suggests communication and integration of the codes is key.

_______________ integrates an organization's mission with its vision and provides clear direction on how the organization will progress from its current situation to a highly desired future situation.

In cases of wrongdoing,judges can reduce fines if an organization has implemented a Code of Ethics.

Codes of Ethics tend to be more useful when they emphasize things employees should not do,rather than how they should act.

Which of the following purposes will Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct not fulfill?

Employees are typically unaware of the moral behavior of their employer.

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

Ethical hazards and risks increase as organizations grow in complexity.

Though most corporations use them,in reality,codes are ineffective in signaling that employees will be held personally accountable for their ethical choices,and in providing an additional safeguard against pressures from managers,peers or external constituents to behave unethically.

It is always ethical for professors and their students to be "friends" on Facebook,as long as the student is currently enrolled in the teacher's class.

Codes of Ethics articulate and reinforce a _____________,rather than just one person's opinion,and legitimize dialogue about ethical issues when challenging situations arise.

Respect is not a commonly identified value contained in corporate Codes of Ethics.

The terms "mission statement" and "vision statement" should be used interchangeably in the workplace.

Regardless of an organization's size,all employees should be directly involved in writing a corporate Code of Ethics.

The extent of an organization's ethics program is often related to its ____________.

Legal understanding of bribery is consistent across the international community.

In small organizations,a formal ethics code is unnecessary because employees witness the role modeling of the owner and interact with one another regularly.

A _______________,which is legal,expedites performance of "routine governmental action," such as obtaining permits,processing paperwork,loading and unloading cargo,and scheduling inspections to transit goods across borders.

An organization's ___________ describes what an organization does and for whom.

A ____________ is typically defined as providing someone with a monetary incentive or object of value to do something contrary to his/her job description.

Creating a Code of Conduct involves input from which of the following groups?

_________________ can be a major obstacle to code effectiveness,which suggests communication and integration of the codes is key.

_______________ integrates an organization's mission with its vision and provides clear direction on how the organization will progress from its current situation to a highly desired future situation.

In cases of wrongdoing,judges can reduce fines if an organization has implemented a Code of Ethics.

Codes of Ethics tend to be more useful when they emphasize things employees should not do,rather than how they should act.

Which of the following purposes will Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct not fulfill?

Employees are typically unaware of the moral behavior of their employer.

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