Question 1

What is a social audit? Who conducts one?

Accepted Answer

A social audit is a formal procedure to

Question 2

Sexual harassment is divided into two categories: pressure to comply with unwelcome advances for job security and a hostile work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining an individual's ethical development?

Accepted Answer

A)  experiences 
B)  religion 
C)  culture 
D)  social audit 
A)  experiences 
B)  religion 
C)  culture 
D)  social audit

Question 4

In the real world of business, loyalty and honesty rarely conflict with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the following is NOT typically considered as a firm's stakeholder?

Accepted Answer

A)  shareholders 
B)  suppliers 
C)  employees 
D)  government 
A)  shareholders 
B)  suppliers 
C)  employees 
D)  government

Question 6

Many people rationalize unethical acts because they ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  know they can get away with it 
B)  are fundamentally unethical 
C)  have no personal or moral values 
D)  feel pressured on their jobs to meet performance goals 
A)  know they can get away with it 
B)  are fundamentally unethical 
C)  have no personal or moral values 
D)  feel pressured on their jobs to meet performance goals

Question 7

Social audits conducted internally are of no value because they are always biased in favour of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The ___ prohibits age discrimination except in very specific cases.

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 9

In today's business environment, who can make the difference in ethical expectations and behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  everyone 
B)  no one 
C)  only top-level managers 
D)  only the CEO 
A)  everyone 
B)  no one 
C)  only top-level managers 
D)  only the CEO

Question 10

___ goes beyond truthfulness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Honesty 
B)  Loyalty 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Competence 
A)  Honesty 
B)  Loyalty 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Competence

Question 11

Businesses must find a balance between doing what is right and doing what is profitable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How should a businessperson deal with a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore it. 
B)  Send an email to his/her manager. 
C)  Disclose it or avoid it. 
D)  Report it only to close friends. 
A)  Ignore it. 
B)  Send an email to his/her manager. 
C)  Disclose it or avoid it. 
D)  Report it only to close friends.

Question 13

Reprocessing used materials so that they can be reused is known as ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation 
B)  recycling 
C)  ecology 
D)  conversion 
A)  rotation 
B)  recycling 
C)  ecology 
D)  conversion

Question 14

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Inappropriate actions of a sexual nature in the workplace 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 15

Employers expect employees to generally act in the best interests of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You own a small business in your neighbourhood and despite the size of your operations and your profit level, you've made numerous efforts to remain socially responsible to the community.
a) Mention and explain at least three reasons why business owners like you, endeavour to become socially responsible to society.
b) What strategy could you use to ensure that your revenue and profit increase, in order to offset the costs of your social responsibility activities?

Accepted Answer

Answers could vary and may include the f

Question 17

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-___ is an employee's disclosure to company officials, government authorities, or the media of illegal, immoral, or unethical practices of his or her employer.

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

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The public demand that a business consider the wants and needs of its customers when making decisions is referred to as ___.

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 19

What are the objectives of the consumerism movement?

Accepted Answer

Consumerism refers to the movement calli

Question 20

According to Maclean's Magazine, Tim Hortons demonstrates exceptional social responsibility by

Accepted Answer

A)  giving out free coffee to customers. 
B)  sending promotional emails to customers. 
C)  diverting 80% of its waste from landfills. 
D)  providing financial literacy programs to students. 
A)  giving out free coffee to customers. 
B)  sending promotional emails to customers. 
C)  diverting 80% of its waste from landfills. 
D)  providing financial literacy programs to students.

What is a social audit? Who conducts one?

Sexual harassment is divided into two categories: pressure to comply with unwelcome advances for job security and a hostile work environment.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining an individual's ethical development?

In the real world of business, loyalty and honesty rarely conflict with one another.

Which one of the following is NOT typically considered as a firm's stakeholder?

Many people rationalize unethical acts because they ___.

Social audits conducted internally are of no value because they are always biased in favour of the company.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The ___ prohibits age discrimination except in very specific cases.

In today's business environment, who can make the difference in ethical expectations and behaviour?

___ goes beyond truthfulness.

Businesses must find a balance between doing what is right and doing what is profitable.

How should a businessperson deal with a conflict of interest?

Reprocessing used materials so that they can be reused is known as ___.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Inappropriate actions of a sexual nature in the workplace is ___.

Employers expect employees to generally act in the best interests of the organization.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -___ is an employee's disclosure to company officials, government authorities, or the media of illegal, immoral, or unethical practices of his or her employer.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The public demand that a business consider the wants and needs of its customers when making decisions is referred to as ___.

What are the objectives of the consumerism movement?

According to Maclean's Magazine, Tim Hortons demonstrates exceptional social responsibility by

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

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Exam 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

What is a social audit? Who conducts one?

Sexual harassment is divided into two categories: pressure to comply with unwelcome advances for job security and a hostile work environment.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining an individual's ethical development?

In the real world of business, loyalty and honesty rarely conflict with one another.

Which one of the following is NOT typically considered as a firm's stakeholder?

Many people rationalize unethical acts because they ___.

Social audits conducted internally are of no value because they are always biased in favour of the company.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The ___ prohibits age discrimination except in very specific cases.

In today's business environment, who can make the difference in ethical expectations and behaviour?

___ goes beyond truthfulness.

Businesses must find a balance between doing what is right and doing what is profitable.

How should a businessperson deal with a conflict of interest?

Reprocessing used materials so that they can be reused is known as ___.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Inappropriate actions of a sexual nature in the workplace is ___.

Employers expect employees to generally act in the best interests of the organization.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -___ is an employee's disclosure to company officials, government authorities, or the media of illegal, immoral, or unethical practices of his or her employer.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The public demand that a business consider the wants and needs of its customers when making decisions is referred to as ___.

What are the objectives of the consumerism movement?

According to Maclean's Magazine, Tim Hortons demonstrates exceptional social responsibility by

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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