Question 1

The best way to describe a code of conduct is a formal document that must be printed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In addition to financial assessments,Dominic has arranged for his company to conduct a(n)_____ to evaluate activities that relate to social issues such as employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

Accepted Answer

A)  EEOC evaluation
B)  code of conduct
C)  social audit
D)  social responsibility inventory C

Question 3

Fabio makes a point of turning off the lights in his office when he is not using it because it saves his company money and saves energy for the environment.Fabio is in the _____ stage of ethical development.

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional
B)  postconventional
C)  preconventional
D)  traditional B

Question 4

______ refers to adhering to deeply felt ethical principles in business situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrity
B)  Conflict of interest
C)  Truthfulness
D)  Morals

Question 5

When management at ABC Manufacturing considers social and economic issues in decision making,the company is practicing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gatekeeping
B)  consumerism
C)  social responsibility
D)  altruism

Question 6

ABC Manufacturing Company removes a profitable product from the market because it may be dangerous.ABC is demonstrating _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical behavior
B)  green marketing
C)  conflict of interest
D)  contango

Question 7

At Home Pharma,a pharmaceutical company,has developed a drug to manage multiple sclerosis.If the company wishes to uphold the customer's right to choose,which of the following actions should it take?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should sell the drug for a low price.
B)  It should mention the drug's side effects on the label.
C)  It should set up a forum for customers to lodge complaints about the drug.
D)  It should perform stringent pre-clinical trials to ensure the drug's safety.

Question 8

A formal procedure that identifies and evaluates all company activities relating to social issues is known as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical profile
B)  social audit
C)  social inventory
D)  mission analysis

Question 9

Developing a close personal relationship with a client or supplier is only a conflict of interest if others find out about the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jumeriah,the sales manager at Toddler Toys,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)  It will generate healthy competition.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are n examples of unethical or illegal acts in the workplace EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Misreporting time on the job
B)  Internet abuse
C)  Whistle-blowing
D)  Safety violations

Question 13

Riya and her husband Giovanni work full-time jobs and are struggling to manage their time efficiently.They have a five-year-old child and are also responsible for caring for Giovanni's father,who needs to be taken to physical therapy every day.Which of the following do Riya and Giovanni best exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  The silent generation
B)  The sandwich generation
C)  The baby boomer generation
D)  Generation X

Question 14

All of the following are current social issues related to business's responsibilities to employees EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual harassment
B)  discrimination against workers over 40 years of age
C)  discrimination against workers under 40 years of age
D)  quality of life issues

Question 15

Fariba does not make personal long-distance phone calls at work because it will cost her employer money.Fariba is in the _____ stage of ethical development.

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional
B)  traditional
C)  postconventional
D)  preconventional

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical conflicts usually arise in trying to serve the needs of separate constituents.
B)  Setting ethical standards is always clear-cut.
C)  The ethical values of individual employees have no influence on the decisions and actions a business takes.
D)  Setting ethical standards is easy.

Question 17

Publicly traded companies,under the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC),are required to announce major information to the general public,rather than first disclosing the information to selected major investors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

There are more male victims of sexual harassment than females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Businesses exercise social responsibility for all of the following reasons EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stakeholders expect it
B)  profits are guaranteed
C)  the company's image is enhanced
D)  management believes it is the ethical course of action

Exam 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The best way to describe a code of conduct is a formal document that must be printed.

In addition to financial assessments,Dominic has arranged for his company to conduct a(n) _____ to evaluate activities that relate to social issues such as employment practices,environmental protection,and philanthropy.

Fabio makes a point of turning off the lights in his office when he is not using it because it saves his company money and saves energy for the environment.Fabio is in the _____ stage of ethical development.

______ refers to adhering to deeply felt ethical principles in business situations.

When management at ABC Manufacturing considers social and economic issues in decision making,the company is practicing _____.

ABC Manufacturing Company removes a profitable product from the market because it may be dangerous.ABC is demonstrating _____.

At Home Pharma,a pharmaceutical company,has developed a drug to manage multiple sclerosis.If the company wishes to uphold the customer's right to choose,which of the following actions should it take?

A formal procedure that identifies and evaluates all company activities relating to social issues is known as a(n) _____.

Developing a close personal relationship with a client or supplier is only a conflict of interest if others find out about the relationship.

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

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

All of the following are n examples of unethical or illegal acts in the workplace EXCEPT:

All of the following are current social issues related to business's responsibilities to employees EXCEPT _____.

Fariba does not make personal long-distance phone calls at work because it will cost her employer money.Fariba is in the _____ stage of ethical development.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Publicly traded companies,under the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC),are required to announce major information to the general public,rather than first disclosing the information to selected major investors.

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

There are more male victims of sexual harassment than females.

Businesses exercise social responsibility for all of the following reasons EXCEPT _____.