Question 1

Most organizations with strong ethical climates usually focus on the core value of placing _____ interests first.

Accepted Answer

A) customers' 
B) employees' 
C) stockholders' 
D) suppliers' 
E) distributors' 
A) customers' 
B) employees' 
C) stockholders' 
D) suppliers' 
E) distributors'

Question 2

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations set the tone for organizational ethics compliance programs by

Accepted Answer

A) codifying into law incentives for organizations to take action such as developing ethical compliance programs to prevent misconduct. 
B) forcing all organizations to develop mandatory reporting systems and ethics programs. 
C) eliminating most of the federal legislation that created inefficient and time-consuming activities for businesses. 
D) providing detailed guidelines for how to set up organizational ethics programs to guard against unethical conduct. 
E) providing a thorough examination of company codes of ethics to determine whether they are sufficient. 
A) codifying into law incentives for organizations to take action such as developing ethical compliance programs to prevent misconduct. 
B) forcing all organizations to develop mandatory reporting systems and ethics programs. 
C) eliminating most of the federal legislation that created inefficient and time-consuming activities for businesses. 
D) providing detailed guidelines for how to set up organizational ethics programs to guard against unethical conduct. 
E) providing a thorough examination of company codes of ethics to determine whether they are sufficient.

Question 3

Employees who view their organizational culture as ethical are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A) ask for a raise. 
B) use their personal moral philosophies in decision making. 
C) make personal sacrifices for the organization. 
D) gain more organizational training. 
E) have a greater desire to become managers themselves. 
A) ask for a raise. 
B) use their personal moral philosophies in decision making. 
C) make personal sacrifices for the organization. 
D) gain more organizational training. 
E) have a greater desire to become managers themselves.

Question 4

Prior to the 196s,ethical issues related to business were discussed mainly in the domain of theology or philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Morals...

Accepted Answer

A) are the same as principles and ethics. 
B) relate to the business's ethical culture. 
C) are emphasized in business ethics programs. 
D) relate to you and you alone. 
E) do not have much influence over individual ethical decision making. 
A) are the same as principles and ethics. 
B) relate to the business's ethical culture. 
C) are emphasized in business ethics programs. 
D) relate to you and you alone. 
E) do not have much influence over individual ethical decision making.

Question 6

The _____ focus(es)on firms taking action to prevent and detect business misconduct in cooperation with government regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) United States Sentencing Commission 
B) Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct 
C) World Trade Organization 
D) United Nations Global Compact 
E) Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations 
A) United States Sentencing Commission 
B) Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct 
C) World Trade Organization 
D) United Nations Global Compact 
E) Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations

Question 7

The _____ was/were enacted to restore confidence in financial reporting and business ethics after the accounting scandals of the early 2s.

Accepted Answer

A) Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct 
B) Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
C) Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations 
D) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
E) Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 
A) Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct 
B) Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
C) Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations 
D) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
E) Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Question 8

One of the major ethical issues President Obama's administration focused on was

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing environmental legislation. 
B) deregulation. 
C) tax decreases. 
D) incentives to oil companies. 
E) health care and consumer protection. 
A) decreasing environmental legislation. 
B) deregulation. 
C) tax decreases. 
D) incentives to oil companies. 
E) health care and consumer protection.

Question 9

Investors are concerned about business ethics because they know that misconduct can

Accepted Answer

A) harm the ability to monitor changes. 
B) increase prices of consumer products. 
C) cause delays in government intervention. 
D) lower stock value and prices. 
E) complicate business financial reporting. 
A) harm the ability to monitor changes. 
B) increase prices of consumer products. 
C) cause delays in government intervention. 
D) lower stock value and prices. 
E) complicate business financial reporting.

Question 10

The Consumers' Bill of Rights developed by John F.Kennedy ?maintains that consumers have the right to safety,the right to be heard,the right to free speech,and the right to choose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most organizations with strong ethical climates usually focus on the core value of placing _____ interests first.

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations set the tone for organizational ethics compliance programs by

Employees who view their organizational culture as ethical are more likely to

Prior to the 196s,ethical issues related to business were discussed mainly in the domain of theology or philosophy.

Morals...

The _____ focus(es)on firms taking action to prevent and detect business misconduct in cooperation with government regulation.

The _____ was/were enacted to restore confidence in financial reporting and business ethics after the accounting scandals of the early 2s.

One of the major ethical issues President Obama's administration focused on was

Investors are concerned about business ethics because they know that misconduct can

The Consumers' Bill of Rights developed by John F.Kennedy ?maintains that consumers have the right to safety,the right to be heard,the right to free speech,and the right to choose.

Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance

Emerging Business Ethics Issues

The Institutionalization of Business Ethics

Ethical Decision Making

Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values

Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships

Developing an Effective Ethics Program

Managing and Controlling Ethics Programs

Globalization of Ethical Decision Making

Ethical Leadership

Sustainability: Ethical and Social Responsibility Dimensions

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Exam 1: The Importance of Business Ethics

Most organizations with strong ethical climates usually focus on the core value of placing _____ interests first.

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations set the tone for organizational ethics compliance programs by

Employees who view their organizational culture as ethical are more likely to

Prior to the 196s,ethical issues related to business were discussed mainly in the domain of theology or philosophy.

Morals...

The _____ focus(es)on firms taking action to prevent and detect business misconduct in cooperation with government regulation.

The _____ was/were enacted to restore confidence in financial reporting and business ethics after the accounting scandals of the early 2s.

One of the major ethical issues President Obama's administration focused on was

Investors are concerned about business ethics because they know that misconduct can

The Consumers' Bill of Rights developed by John F.Kennedy ?maintains that consumers have the right to safety,the right to be heard,the right to free speech,and the right to choose.

Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance

Emerging Business Ethics Issues

The Institutionalization of Business Ethics

Ethical Decision Making

Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values

Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships

Developing an Effective Ethics Program

Managing and Controlling Ethics Programs

Globalization of Ethical Decision Making

Ethical Leadership

Sustainability: Ethical and Social Responsibility Dimensions

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