Question 1

One goal of consumerism is for consumers to have access to enough education and production information to make responsible purchase decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Formally stating that employees must NOT discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or age in their dealings with customers is something that could be found in a company code of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Your educational institution has increased its effort to reduce the use of paper and get closer to 'paperless' operations. All the faculty, staff, and students have responded very well to this campaign and recent advertisement from the school emphasizes this environmentally friendly operation. In this scenario, the advertisement forms part of the school's ___ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  social marketing 
B)  green marketing 
C)  modern marketing 
D)  ethical marketing 
A)  social marketing 
B)  green marketing 
C)  modern marketing 
D)  ethical marketing

Question 4

It is NOT always easy to distinguish between right and wrong in many business situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The sales manager decides to double each salesperson's monthly quota. What impact is this action likely to have on the company's ethical climate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Some employees rationalize questionable or unethical behaviour by saying, "Everyone does it."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Teresa discovered unlawful conduct at her company and notified authorities. Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, anyone who retaliates against Teresa can be prosecuted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Technology has ___ ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  expanded the range of 
B)  reduced the range of 
C)  made little difference on the range of 
D)  eliminated most 
A)  expanded the range of 
B)  reduced the range of 
C)  made little difference on the range of 
D)  eliminated most

Question 9

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The standards of conduct and moral values governing actions and decisions in the work environment are ___.

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 10

Which act requires that all ingredients be listed on product labels so consumers are fully informed?

Accepted Answer

A)  FDA 
B)  EEA 
C)  CHRA 
D)  CCOHS 
A)  FDA 
B)  EEA 
C)  CHRA 
D)  CCOHS

Question 11

Practicing sound business ethics automatically makes a company's operations sustainable. True or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some people engage in activities that are contrary to their personal and moral values because they feel pressured by their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rene's boss has offered him a raise if Rene agrees to spend the night with her. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  social responsibility. 
B)  sexual harassment. 
C)  sexism. 
D)  whistle-blowing. 
A)  social responsibility. 
B)  sexual harassment. 
C)  sexism. 
D)  whistle-blowing.

Question 14

In order to be ethical, employees should be loyal to their employers under all circumstances. True or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If a product or package can biodegrade, generating a relatively homogenous and stable humus-like substance, the Competition Bureau of Canada would consider the product to be

Accepted Answer

A)  degradable. 
B)  compostable. 
C)  recyclable. 
D)  refillable. 
A)  degradable. 
B)  compostable. 
C)  recyclable. 
D)  refillable.

Question 16

___ is a U.S. federal legislation designed to deter and punish corporate and accounting fraud and corruption. It is also meant to protect the interest of workers and shareholders by requiring enhanced financial disclosures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
C)  Consumer Rights Act 
D)  Title VII 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
C)  Consumer Rights Act 
D)  Title VII

Question 17

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Management's acceptance of the obligation to consider profit, consumer satisfaction, and societal well-being of equal value in evaluating the firm's performance is ___.

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 18

Business ethics is very important in today's society. Yet, the concept of right and wrong can be very complex, and certainly NOT 'black and white'.
a) Explain business ethics and identify at least two factors that could influence ethical decisions and actions in a business environment.
b) Explain one strategy which a company could use to enforce ethical standards in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Business ethics is a broad term used to

Question 19

During the Olympics, several Nike ads were aired that demonstrated the company's sponsorship of various events. Nike was using ___ to align their marketing efforts with charitable giving.

Accepted Answer

A)  business ethics 
B)  cause-related marketing 
C)  social responsibility 
D)  ethical awareness 
A)  business ethics 
B)  cause-related marketing 
C)  social responsibility 
D)  ethical awareness

Question 20

Mention and explain at least three ethical actions which managers may use to improve ethics in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Three ethical actions which managers may

One goal of consumerism is for consumers to have access to enough education and production information to make responsible purchase decisions.

Formally stating that employees must NOT discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or age in their dealings with customers is something that could be found in a company code of conduct.

It is NOT always easy to distinguish between right and wrong in many business situations.

The sales manager decides to double each salesperson's monthly quota. What impact is this action likely to have on the company's ethical climate?

Some employees rationalize questionable or unethical behaviour by saying, "Everyone does it."

Teresa discovered unlawful conduct at her company and notified authorities. Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, anyone who retaliates against Teresa can be prosecuted.

Technology has ___ ethical issues.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The standards of conduct and moral values governing actions and decisions in the work environment are ___.

Which act requires that all ingredients be listed on product labels so consumers are fully informed?

Practicing sound business ethics automatically makes a company's operations sustainable. True or false?

Some people engage in activities that are contrary to their personal and moral values because they feel pressured by their jobs.

Rene's boss has offered him a raise if Rene agrees to spend the night with her. This is an example of

In order to be ethical, employees should be loyal to their employers under all circumstances. True or false?

If a product or package can biodegrade, generating a relatively homogenous and stable humus-like substance, the Competition Bureau of Canada would consider the product to be

___ is a U.S. federal legislation designed to deter and punish corporate and accounting fraud and corruption. It is also meant to protect the interest of workers and shareholders by requiring enhanced financial disclosures.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Management's acceptance of the obligation to consider profit, consumer satisfaction, and societal well-being of equal value in evaluating the firm's performance is ___.

During the Olympics, several Nike ads were aired that demonstrated the company's sponsorship of various events. Nike was using ___ to align their marketing efforts with charitable giving.

Mention and explain at least three ethical actions which managers may use to improve ethics in the workplace.

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

One goal of consumerism is for consumers to have access to enough education and production information to make responsible purchase decisions.

Formally stating that employees must NOT discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or age in their dealings with customers is something that could be found in a company code of conduct.

It is NOT always easy to distinguish between right and wrong in many business situations.

The sales manager decides to double each salesperson's monthly quota. What impact is this action likely to have on the company's ethical climate?

Some employees rationalize questionable or unethical behaviour by saying, "Everyone does it."

Teresa discovered unlawful conduct at her company and notified authorities. Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, anyone who retaliates against Teresa can be prosecuted.

Technology has ___ ethical issues.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The standards of conduct and moral values governing actions and decisions in the work environment are ___.

Which act requires that all ingredients be listed on product labels so consumers are fully informed?

Practicing sound business ethics automatically makes a company's operations sustainable. True or false?

Some people engage in activities that are contrary to their personal and moral values because they feel pressured by their jobs.

Rene's boss has offered him a raise if Rene agrees to spend the night with her. This is an example of

In order to be ethical, employees should be loyal to their employers under all circumstances. True or false?

If a product or package can biodegrade, generating a relatively homogenous and stable humus-like substance, the Competition Bureau of Canada would consider the product to be

___ is a U.S. federal legislation designed to deter and punish corporate and accounting fraud and corruption. It is also meant to protect the interest of workers and shareholders by requiring enhanced financial disclosures.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Management's acceptance of the obligation to consider profit, consumer satisfaction, and societal well-being of equal value in evaluating the firm's performance is ___.

During the Olympics, several Nike ads were aired that demonstrated the company's sponsorship of various events. Nike was using ___ to align their marketing efforts with charitable giving.

Mention and explain at least three ethical actions which managers may use to improve ethics in the workplace.

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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