Question 1

According to A.T. Kearney, the most attractive offshoring destination is .

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Egypt 
C)  Mexico 
D)  India 
A)  China 
B)  Egypt 
C)  Mexico 
D)  India

Question 2

The deciding factor in whether workers are considered contractors is the agreement signed by the workers, not the degree of control the company exercises over them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One potential disadvantage of using contingent workers is that .

Accepted Answer

A)  the costs for their health care, paid time off, and contributions to a retirement plan can be considerable 
B)  the company may have to adjust the number of contingent workers that it uses to meet business needs 
C)  there can be substantial training expenses 
D)  they may not feel a strong connection to the company for which they are working 
A)  the costs for their health care, paid time off, and contributions to a retirement plan can be considerable 
B)  the company may have to adjust the number of contingent workers that it uses to meet business needs 
C)  there can be substantial training expenses 
D)  they may not feel a strong connection to the company for which they are working

Question 4

Briefly summarize the Bureau of Labor statistics for employment in the IT industry for the period 2010 to 2020.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has

Question 5

is a form of outsourcing in which services are provided by an organization whose employees are in a foreign country.

Accepted Answer

A)  Consulting 
B)  Employee leasing 
C)  Offshore outsourcing 
D)  Employing H-1B workers 
A)  Consulting 
B)  Employee leasing 
C)  Offshore outsourcing 
D)  Employing H-1B workers

Question 6

The United States has federal law(s) protecting against the export of toxic waste.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  just one 
C)  two 
D)  several 
A)  no 
B)  just one 
C)  two 
D)  several

Question 7

The cost advantage for offshore outsourcing to India used to be 6:1 or more. It is estimated that once this advantage shrinks to or less, cost savings would no longer be an incentive for U.S. offshore outsourcing to India.

Accepted Answer

A)  4.5:1 
B)  3.0:1 
C)  2.0:1 
D)  1.5:1 
A)  4.5:1 
B)  3.0:1 
C)  2.0:1 
D)  1.5:1

Question 8

Organizations often find that it can take years of ongoing effort and a large up-front investment to develop a good
with an offshore outsourcing firm.

Accepted Answer

working re

Question 9

Temporary employees must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick pay, and retirement benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unethical companies cannot use H-1B visas to exploit the average salary requirements for H-1B workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The U.S. Congress has approved the granting of an unlimited number of H-1B visas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A person can work for a U.S. employer as an H-1B employee for a maximum continuous period of ten years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A key requirement for using H-1B workers is that employers must pay H-1B workers the prevailing wage for the work being performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The of the False Claims Act allows a private citizen to file a suit in the name of the U.S. government, charging fraud by government contractors and other entities who receive or use government funds.

Accepted Answer

A)  qui tam provision 
B)  Affordable Care Act 
C)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
D)  roving wiretap provision 
A)  qui tam provision 
B)  Affordable Care Act 
C)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
D)  roving wiretap provision

Question 16

Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based on how well an applicant fulfills the .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based...

Question 17

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a system that enables purchasers to evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51 criteria.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic 
B)  performance 
C)  environmental 
D)  ethical 
A)  economic 
B)  performance 
C)  environmental 
D)  ethical

Question 18

The EICC has established a code of conduct that defines performance, compliance, auditing, and reporting guidelines across five areas of social responsibility: labor, health and safety, environment, management system, and .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The EICC has established a code of...

Question 19

The passed the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive which restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The passed the Restriction of Hazardous Substances...

Question 20

An H-1B visa is a temporary visa granted for people who .

Accepted Answer

A)  only work in the IT field 
B)  were educated outside the U.S. and wish to work in the U.S. 
C)  work in specialty occupations that require at least a four­year bachelor's degree 
D)  were born and educated outside the U.S. but have relatives living in the U.S. 
A)  only work in the IT field 
B)  were educated outside the U.S. and wish to work in the U.S. 
C)  work in specialty occupations that require at least a four­year bachelor's degree 
D)  were born and educated outside the U.S. but have relatives living in the U.S.

According to A.T. Kearney, the most attractive offshoring destination is .

The deciding factor in whether workers are considered contractors is the agreement signed by the workers, not the degree of control the company exercises over them.

One potential disadvantage of using contingent workers is that .

Briefly summarize the Bureau of Labor statistics for employment in the IT industry for the period 2010 to 2020.

is a form of outsourcing in which services are provided by an organization whose employees are in a foreign country.

The United States has federal law(s) protecting against the export of toxic waste.

The cost advantage for offshore outsourcing to India used to be 6:1 or more. It is estimated that once this advantage shrinks to or less, cost savings would no longer be an incentive for U.S. offshore outsourcing to India.

Organizations often find that it can take years of ongoing effort and a large up-front investment to develop a good with an offshore outsourcing firm.

Temporary employees must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick pay, and retirement benefits.

Unethical companies cannot use H-1B visas to exploit the average salary requirements for H-1B workers.

The European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing.

The U.S. Congress has approved the granting of an unlimited number of H-1B visas.

A person can work for a U.S. employer as an H-1B employee for a maximum continuous period of ten years.

A key requirement for using H-1B workers is that employers must pay H-1B workers the prevailing wage for the work being performed.

The of the False Claims Act allows a private citizen to file a suit in the name of the U.S. government, charging fraud by government contractors and other entities who receive or use government funds.

Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based on how well an applicant fulfills the .

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a system that enables purchasers to evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51 criteria.

The EICC has established a code of conduct that defines performance, compliance, auditing, and reporting guidelines across five areas of social responsibility: labor, health and safety, environment, management system, and .

The passed the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive which restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing.

An H-1B visa is a temporary visa granted for people who .

An Overview of Ethics

Ethics for It Workers and It Users

Computer and Internet Crime

Privacy

Freedom of Expression

Intellectual Property

Software Development

The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and Quality of Life

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Exam 10: Ethics of It Organizations

According to A.T. Kearney, the most attractive offshoring destination is .

The deciding factor in whether workers are considered contractors is the agreement signed by the workers, not the degree of control the company exercises over them.

One potential disadvantage of using contingent workers is that .

Briefly summarize the Bureau of Labor statistics for employment in the IT industry for the period 2010 to 2020.

is a form of outsourcing in which services are provided by an organization whose employees are in a foreign country.

The United States has federal law(s) protecting against the export of toxic waste.

The cost advantage for offshore outsourcing to India used to be 6:1 or more. It is estimated that once this advantage shrinks to or less, cost savings would no longer be an incentive for U.S. offshore outsourcing to India.

Organizations often find that it can take years of ongoing effort and a large up-front investment to develop a good with an offshore outsourcing firm.

Temporary employees must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick pay, and retirement benefits.

Unethical companies cannot use H-1B visas to exploit the average salary requirements for H-1B workers.

The European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing.

The U.S. Congress has approved the granting of an unlimited number of H-1B visas.

A person can work for a U.S. employer as an H-1B employee for a maximum continuous period of ten years.

A key requirement for using H-1B workers is that employers must pay H-1B workers the prevailing wage for the work being performed.

The of the False Claims Act allows a private citizen to file a suit in the name of the U.S. government, charging fraud by government contractors and other entities who receive or use government funds.

Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based on how well an applicant fulfills the .

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a system that enables purchasers to evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51 criteria.

The EICC has established a code of conduct that defines performance, compliance, auditing, and reporting guidelines across five areas of social responsibility: labor, health and safety, environment, management system, and .

The passed the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive which restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing.

An H-1B visa is a temporary visa granted for people who .

An Overview of Ethics

Ethics for It Workers and It Users

Computer and Internet Crime

Privacy

Freedom of Expression

Intellectual Property

Software Development

The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and Quality of Life

Social Networking

Filters