Question 1

If managers and supervisors fail to show ethical leadership, it is unrealistic to expect employees to behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

a) Mention and explain at least two scenarios under which conflict of interest may occur in a work environment.
b) Identify two strategies that could be used to handle conflict of interest in an ethical manner.

Accepted Answer

a) Two 'conflict of interest' scenarios include the following:
when a person holds similar positions in two competing companies,
when a hiring manager sits on an interview panel which interviews his/her relative for a position in his/her company,
when the Mayor of a city awards a city contract to his/her relative.
b) Strategies for handling conflict of interest ethically are:
avoiding the conflict,
disclosing it to the stakeholders involved before it happens.

Question 3

The doctrine of "the right to be heard" would be best reflected by ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  product safety 
B)  disclosure of true annual interest rates on revolving charge accounts 
C)  disclosure of sodium content on labels of processed foods 
D)  a firm establishing a consumer appeals board 
A)  product safety 
B)  disclosure of true annual interest rates on revolving charge accounts 
C)  disclosure of sodium content on labels of processed foods 
D)  a firm establishing a consumer appeals board D

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical or illegal acts in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  safety violations 
B)  Internet abuse 
C)  misreporting time on the job 
D)  whistle-blowing 
A)  safety violations 
B)  Internet abuse 
C)  misreporting time on the job 
D)  whistle-blowing

Question 5

Embellishing your résumé shows a lack of ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty and loyalty 
B)  honesty and integrity 
C)  integrity and loyalty 
D)  competence and loyalty 
A)  honesty and loyalty 
B)  honesty and integrity 
C)  integrity and loyalty 
D)  competence and loyalty

Question 6

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Some companies measure social performance by conducting a(n) ___ that identifies and evaluates the company's activities that relate to social issues.

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G). business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing 
A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G). business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing

Question 7

A "green" product that claims to be environmentally friendly must be substantiated in accordance with guidelines presented by the Competition Bureau of Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

After meeting with employees, a manager realizes she has set performance goals unrealistically high for her department's employees. If she makes employee performance goals more realistic, what will likely happen to the department's ethical climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will improve. 
B)  It will stay about the same. 
C)  It will deteriorate. 
D)  Not enough information is provided to determine the effect. 
A)  It will improve. 
B)  It will stay about the same. 
C)  It will deteriorate. 
D)  Not enough information is provided to determine the effect.

Question 9

Explain why 'a sandwich generation of households' is a problem for workers in today's society and identify at least two strategies which employers could use to help employees who find themselves in that situation.

Accepted Answer

A 'sandwich generation of households' re

Question 10

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-___ refers to the responsibility of manufacturers for injuries and damages caused by their goods.

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G). business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing 
A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G). business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing

Question 11

What is "whistleblowing?" How are whistle-blowers protected in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowing is usually an employee's

Question 12

According to Statistics Canada, the diversion of discarded electronic items away from landfill sites has increased by ___ in two years.

Accepted Answer

A)  115 percent 
B)  100 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  130 percent 
A)  115 percent 
B)  100 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  130 percent

Question 13

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Having ___ means adhering to deeply felt ethical principles in all business situations.

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G). business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing 
A) Ontario or Alberta Securities Commission 
B) Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta 
C) corporate philanthropy 
D) integrity 
E) social audit
F)social responsibility
G). business ethics
H)sexual harassment
I)code of conduct
J)conflict of interest
K)product liability
L)consumerism
M)Canadian Human Rights Act (CHR
A) 
N)whistle-blowing
O)green marketing

Question 14

When Canadian Tire uses its Jump Start program to promote sports programs for children from low-income families, the company is practising

Accepted Answer

A)  cause related marking. 
B)  advocacy. 
C)  social responsibility. 
D)  social audit. 
A)  cause related marking. 
B)  advocacy. 
C)  social responsibility. 
D)  social audit.

Question 15

What are business ethics and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

Business ethics are standards of conduct

Question 16

When businesses fail to operate in an acceptable manner, the law must step in to enforce good business practice. True or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Halting the production and sale of a potentially dangerous product, even if it hurts profits, is an example of ethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Loyal employees would never be whistle-blowers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Conflicts of interest can be handled ethically by

Accepted Answer

A)  disclosing them. 
B)  ignoring them. 
C)  hiding them. 
D)  doing what everyone else in the organization does in similar situations. 
A)  disclosing them. 
B)  ignoring them. 
C)  hiding them. 
D)  doing what everyone else in the organization does in similar situations.

Question 20

C-SOX, which is the Canadian version of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  The Canadian Ethics Act. 
B)  The Ethics Commission of Canada. 
C)  Bill 2003. 
D)  Bill 198. 
A)  The Canadian Ethics Act. 
B)  The Ethics Commission of Canada. 
C)  Bill 2003. 
D)  Bill 198.

If managers and supervisors fail to show ethical leadership, it is unrealistic to expect employees to behave ethically.

a) Mention and explain at least two scenarios under which conflict of interest may occur in a work environment. b) Identify two strategies that could be used to handle conflict of interest in an ethical manner.

The doctrine of "the right to be heard" would be best reflected by ___.

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical or illegal acts in the workplace?

Embellishing your résumé shows a lack of _ and _.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Some companies measure social performance by conducting a(n) ___ that identifies and evaluates the company's activities that relate to social issues.

A "green" product that claims to be environmentally friendly must be substantiated in accordance with guidelines presented by the Competition Bureau of Canada.

After meeting with employees, a manager realizes she has set performance goals unrealistically high for her department's employees. If she makes employee performance goals more realistic, what will likely happen to the department's ethical climate?

Explain why 'a sandwich generation of households' is a problem for workers in today's society and identify at least two strategies which employers could use to help employees who find themselves in that situation.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -___ refers to the responsibility of manufacturers for injuries and damages caused by their goods.

What is "whistleblowing?" How are whistle-blowers protected in Canada?

According to Statistics Canada, the diversion of discarded electronic items away from landfill sites has increased by ___ in two years.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Having ___ means adhering to deeply felt ethical principles in all business situations.

When Canadian Tire uses its Jump Start program to promote sports programs for children from low-income families, the company is practising

What are business ethics and why are they important?

When businesses fail to operate in an acceptable manner, the law must step in to enforce good business practice. True or false?

Halting the production and sale of a potentially dangerous product, even if it hurts profits, is an example of ethical behaviour.

Loyal employees would never be whistle-blowers.

Conflicts of interest can be handled ethically by

C-SOX, which is the Canadian version of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, is also known as

The Changing Face of Business

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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Exam 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

If managers and supervisors fail to show ethical leadership, it is unrealistic to expect employees to behave ethically.

a) Mention and explain at least two scenarios under which conflict of interest may occur in a work environment. b) Identify two strategies that could be used to handle conflict of interest in an ethical manner.

The doctrine of "the right to be heard" would be best reflected by ___.

Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical or illegal acts in the workplace?

Embellishing your résumé shows a lack of ___ and ___.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Some companies measure social performance by conducting a(n) ___ that identifies and evaluates the company's activities that relate to social issues.

A "green" product that claims to be environmentally friendly must be substantiated in accordance with guidelines presented by the Competition Bureau of Canada.

After meeting with employees, a manager realizes she has set performance goals unrealistically high for her department's employees. If she makes employee performance goals more realistic, what will likely happen to the department's ethical climate?

Explain why 'a sandwich generation of households' is a problem for workers in today's society and identify at least two strategies which employers could use to help employees who find themselves in that situation.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -___ refers to the responsibility of manufacturers for injuries and damages caused by their goods.

What is "whistleblowing?" How are whistle-blowers protected in Canada?

According to Statistics Canada, the diversion of discarded electronic items away from landfill sites has increased by ___ in two years.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Having ___ means adhering to deeply felt ethical principles in all business situations.

When Canadian Tire uses its Jump Start program to promote sports programs for children from low-income families, the company is practising

What are business ethics and why are they important?

When businesses fail to operate in an acceptable manner, the law must step in to enforce good business practice. True or false?

Halting the production and sale of a potentially dangerous product, even if it hurts profits, is an example of ethical behaviour.

Loyal employees would never be whistle-blowers.

Conflicts of interest can be handled ethically by

C-SOX, which is the Canadian version of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, is also known as

The Changing Face of Business

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Filters

Embellishing your résumé shows a lack of _ and _.