Question 1

Which of the following contains the argument that companies should provide insurance and a living wage to their employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic viability 
B)  Corporate social responsibility 
C)  Ethical operations 
D)  Human sustainability 
A)  Economic viability 
B)  Corporate social responsibility 
C)  Ethical operations 
D)  Human sustainability

Question 2

Why should an organization learn from the "tragedy of the commons?"

Accepted Answer

A)  If your organization behaves responsibly, other organizations will take advantage of your absence in the competition. These actions of will negatively impact the sustainability of your organization because the price of goods and services will be undercut by your competition and deplete environmental resources 
B)  The costs of not managing, or even exploiting, resources that aren't controlled are not sustainable and can cause organizational crisis 
C)  To protect self-interest, an organization should back industry reforms whenever possible because the power of change is extra-organizational 
D)  Mismanagement of human resources creates a ripple effect that can product huge impacts 
A)  If your organization behaves responsibly, other organizations will take advantage of your absence in the competition. These actions of will negatively impact the sustainability of your organization because the price of goods and services will be undercut by your competition and deplete environmental resources 
B)  The costs of not managing, or even exploiting, resources that aren't controlled are not sustainable and can cause organizational crisis 
C)  To protect self-interest, an organization should back industry reforms whenever possible because the power of change is extra-organizational 
D)  Mismanagement of human resources creates a ripple effect that can product huge impacts

Question 3

Why are corporate social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability relevant for organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many organizations are demonstrating an increased awareness of the impact their activities have on society and the environment 
B)  Many organizations are incorporating these topics into their leadership development programs to enact change throughout their organizations 
C)  Customers are demanding these elements from the organizations they patronize 
D)  Under U.S. law, each of these topics is to be proactively managed by all organizations by 2020 
A)  Many organizations are demonstrating an increased awareness of the impact their activities have on society and the environment 
B)  Many organizations are incorporating these topics into their leadership development programs to enact change throughout their organizations 
C)  Customers are demanding these elements from the organizations they patronize 
D)  Under U.S. law, each of these topics is to be proactively managed by all organizations by 2020

Question 4

After hearing about CSR and its benefits, you are convinced that your organization must establish a CSR initiative. Despite your low-ranking organizational position, you have been able to confirm a chance to speak at the board meeting later this month. This may be your only opportunity, so you want to present your best justification. With the pressure on, what are the critical points you will make and what other factors will you include to make your case?

Accepted Answer

Students should provide a definition of

Question 5

Which of the following is an aspect of the triple bottom line?

Accepted Answer

A)  All organizations have a responsibility to their employees 
B)  Companies have a responsibility for their employees and community 
C)  Corporations can only engage in CSR when profitable 
D)  Environmental sustainability only applies to organizations using raw materials 
A)  All organizations have a responsibility to their employees 
B)  Companies have a responsibility for their employees and community 
C)  Corporations can only engage in CSR when profitable 
D)  Environmental sustainability only applies to organizations using raw materials

Which of the following contains the argument that companies should provide insurance and a living wage to their employees?

Why should an organization learn from the "tragedy of the commons?"

Why are corporate social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability relevant for organizational behavior?

Which of the following is an aspect of the triple bottom line?

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Exam 14: Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Which of the following contains the argument that companies should provide insurance and a living wage to their employees?

Why should an organization learn from the "tragedy of the commons?"

Why are corporate social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability relevant for organizational behavior?

Which of the following is an aspect of the triple bottom line?

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Characteristics

Learning

Perception

Leadership

Motivation

Persuasion, Influence, and Impression Management

Decision Making

Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiation

Diversity and Communication

Culture

Change, Innovation, and Stress

Filters