Question 1

When writing codes of ethics,businesses must ensure their codes deal with every possible situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For every home built by Habitat for Humanity,Whirlpool Corporation has given and continues to give free kitchen appliances to the deserving family.This donation of appliances is an example of how companies assume their:

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate social responsibility 
B)  ethical conveyance 
C)  duty to engage in cause marketing 
D)  right to engage in social marketing 
E)  multiculturalism

Question 3

The deontological theory of ethics is founded on the ability to predict the consequences of an action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The _____ prohibits U.S.corporations from making illegal payments to public officials of foreign governments to obtain business rights or to enhance their business dealings in those countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fortune 500 Pact on Business 
B)  International Trade Commission Act 
C)  United Nations Anti-Corruption Act 
D)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
E)  Sherman Anti-Bribery Act

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the theory of sustainability is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sustainability is an internal process in which companies match resources and objectives. 
B)  Sustainability is the idea that socially responsible companies will outperform their peers when they focus on the world's problems as marketing opportunities. 
C)  According to the theory of sustainability,a company cannot be socially responsible without a code of ethics and managerial support of that code. 
D)  According to the theory of sustainability,ethical behavior should never be viewed as the means of obtaining a competitive advantage. 
E)  Sustainability is the same as "green marketing."

Question 6

At what level of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility will firms do what is right,just,and fair?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic 
B)  Philanthropic 
C)  Legal 
D)  Ethical 
E)  Moral

Question 7

When Laurie uses her Target Visa card at the store,Target donates 1 percent of her purchase to her children's school.This is an example of green marketing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You are an ethics consultant,and a group of managers has asked you for some guidelines to determine the ethicality of a decision.You tell the managers that one cannot guarantee the rightness of a decision,but a checklist can improve the chances of a decision being ethical.What are six questions you would tell the managers to put on this checklist?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are an ethics consultant,and a group...

Question 9

Everyone agrees that cause-related marketing is beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The six modes of social control are less important today due to the globalization of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Every year,Hudson & Lane,a law office,donates $5,000 to a local school or charity.Is this an example of cause-related marketing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes,because it occurs annually. 
B)  Yes,because it is a specific donation. 
C)  No,because it exemplifies a for-profit organization donating to a nonprofit organization. 
D)  No,because it creates publicity for the law office. 
E)  No,because it is an example of philanthropy.

Question 12

Girls between the ages of 8 and 15 are one of the growing markets for high-end shoe manufacturers,and podiatrists say the trend is leading to many stylish young girls with grown-up foot problems.Shoe manufacturers who develop and market adult-styled shoes to this group are not operating at a(n)_____ responsibility level of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal 
B)  philanthropic 
C)  ethical 
D)  economic 
E)  cultural

Question 13

The four components of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility are:

Accepted Answer

A)  sustainability,creativity,profit,and culture 
B)  organizational culture,creativity imagery,economic performance,and objectivity 
C)  organizational,financial,social,and cultural responsibilities 
D)  sustainability,legality,creativity,and competition 
E)  economic,legal,ethical,and philanthropic responsibilities

Question 14

Because social responsibility has proven to have a limited return on investment,the number of businesses opting to act socially responsible is declining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The _____ is a moral philosophy that emphasizes character rather than rules or consequences.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory of virtue ethics 
B)  deontological theory of ethics 
C)  utilitarian theory 
D)  theory of moral relativism 
E)  casuist ethical theory

Question 16

Which theory holds that social responsibility is paying attention to the interest of every affected stakeholder in every aspect of a firm's operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stockholder theory 
B)  Theory of reasoned action 
C)  Attribution theory 
D)  Theory of ethical enhancement 
E)  Stakeholder theory

Question 17

The newest theory in social responsibility is called sustainability.Explain what this means.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The newest theory in social responsibility is...

Question 18

Corporate social responsibility is defined as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  belief that the legal system defines ethical behavior 
B)  development of inclusive codes of ethics 
C)  rules by which social rewards are attained 
D)  concern for society's welfare by businesses 
E)  coordination of social programs for publicity purposes

Question 19

Every firm is expected to obey the law and play by the rules of the game.What level of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Economic 
C)  Ethical 
D)  Legal 
E)  Accountability

Question 20

For every home built by Habitat for Humanity,Whirlpool Corporation has given and continues to give free kitchen appliances to the deserving family.At first Whirlpool gave the appliances with no promotion,then Whirlpool began talking about its philanthropy in its advertising campaigns.Is this unethical behavior according to the pyramid of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For every home built by Habitat for...

Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

When writing codes of ethics,businesses must ensure their codes deal with every possible situation.

For every home built by Habitat for Humanity,Whirlpool Corporation has given and continues to give free kitchen appliances to the deserving family.This donation of appliances is an example of how companies assume their:

The deontological theory of ethics is founded on the ability to predict the consequences of an action.

The _____ prohibits U.S.corporations from making illegal payments to public officials of foreign governments to obtain business rights or to enhance their business dealings in those countries.

Which of the following statements about the theory of sustainability is TRUE?

At what level of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility will firms do what is right,just,and fair?

When Laurie uses her Target Visa card at the store,Target donates 1 percent of her purchase to her children's school.This is an example of green marketing.

Everyone agrees that cause-related marketing is beneficial.

The six modes of social control are less important today due to the globalization of the world.

Every year,Hudson & Lane,a law office,donates $5,000 to a local school or charity.Is this an example of cause-related marketing?

The four components of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility are:

Because social responsibility has proven to have a limited return on investment,the number of businesses opting to act socially responsible is declining.

The _____ is a moral philosophy that emphasizes character rather than rules or consequences.

Which theory holds that social responsibility is paying attention to the interest of every affected stakeholder in every aspect of a firm's operation?

The newest theory in social responsibility is called sustainability.Explain what this means.

Corporate social responsibility is defined as the:

Every firm is expected to obey the law and play by the rules of the game.What level of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility is this?