Question 1

A common form of cheating in schools today is plagiarizing online material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes ethical behavior in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)   Due to the diverse cultures that make up the U.S. it is difficult to identify common standards of ethical behavior.
B)   The only common standards of ethical behavior in the U.S. are reflected in religious teachings.
C)   We can find common moral values that many Americans uphold, including respect for human life, self-control, honesty, integrity, and courage.
D)   Americans will generally describe the golden rule as the only statement of value that they uphold. C

Question 3

Applying the ethical standards of the U.S. to foreign firms is a difficult process for U.S. firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following questions can help us avoid a decision that would injure our self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is it legal?
B)   Is it balanced?
C)   How will it make me feel about myself?
D)   How can I avoid taking the blame?

Question 5

"Actions speak louder than words!" is an old saying that refers to the fact that people's actions-how they act as opposed to what they say-are often testament to their true ethical values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Making ethical choices is always easy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Promoting social justice is a responsibility of society, but not business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since most ethics violations are small and rather insignificant in nature, employees need to understand that addressing these issues is secondary to making profits. CEOs may be justified in ignoring these small problems and waiting for more convenient moments to address them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would most likely involve ethical concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)   Overstating an expense report
B)   Forecasting sales for the next year
C)   Developing the marketing plan for the next year
D)   Improving working conditions

Question 10

Integrity-based ethics codes are based on avoiding legal punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Going green means

Accepted Answer

A)   increased global warming.
B)   increasing one's bottom line, before any other social considerations.
C)   increasing one's carbon footprint.
D)   increasing one's initiatives toward a concern for the environment.

Question 12

The question "Is it legal?" establishes ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Due to the complicated laws and ethical standards abroad, U.S. businesses are encouraged to adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All else being equal, socially responsible firms

Accepted Answer

A)   are viewed more favorably by consumers.
B)   enjoy significantly higher profits.
C)   often experience customer loyalty problems.
D)   fail to earn sufficient profits for their owners.

Question 15

Last week, the Citizens for a Greener America sent a formal letter to Tee Time Golf Resort requesting that the private club measure its carbon footprint and thusly publicly disclose the amount of fertilizer and other carbon-emitting substances it's using on its two award-winning golf courses. Citizens for a Greener America is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   an employee organization that has emerged at the resort.
B)   a watchdog group.
C)   a disgruntled nonprofit organization that has a beef against golfers.
D)   a public interest group that is demonstrating social responsibility.

Question 16

Moral behavior refers to behavior that is accepted by society as right versus wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Determining what is involved for a firm to be socially responsible

Accepted Answer

A)   is easy.
B)   varies even among those who are interested in corporate responsibility.
C)   helps government officials develop appropriate legislation.
D)   varies from industry to industry due to different laws.

Question 18

To be effective, an organization's code of ethics should be kept in-house and not communicated to outsiders such as suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Megan is concerned about the legality of her idea of firing union workers in order to hire employees willing to work for less pay. Megan values ________ ethics, but has little concern for other types.

Accepted Answer

A)   integrity-based
B)   compliance-based
C)   socially based
D)   policy-based

Question 20

The faculty and administration staff at your local community college are trained to ask about your career preferences, instead of suggesting courses that may not benefit your future goals. Even though it would be tempting to advise students to take extra courses just to increase the college's enrollment, employees know that it is more important to serve each student well, even if it means suggesting courses and/or degrees offered at other institutions. This approach is consistent with

Accepted Answer

A)   an integrity-based ethics code.
B)   a compliance-based ethics code.
C)   a response to a government mandate.
D)   a personal responsibility commitment.

Exam 4: Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

A common form of cheating in schools today is plagiarizing online material.

Which of the following statements best describes ethical behavior in the U.S.?

Applying the ethical standards of the U.S. to foreign firms is a difficult process for U.S. firms.

Which of the following questions can help us avoid a decision that would injure our self-esteem?

"Actions speak louder than words!" is an old saying that refers to the fact that people's actions-how they act as opposed to what they say-are often testament to their true ethical values.

Making ethical choices is always easy.

Promoting social justice is a responsibility of society, but not business.

Since most ethics violations are small and rather insignificant in nature, employees need to understand that addressing these issues is secondary to making profits. CEOs may be justified in ignoring these small problems and waiting for more convenient moments to address them.

Which of the following would most likely involve ethical concerns?

Integrity-based ethics codes are based on avoiding legal punishment.

Going green means

The question "Is it legal?" establishes ethical behavior.

Due to the complicated laws and ethical standards abroad, U.S. businesses are encouraged to adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

All else being equal, socially responsible firms

Moral behavior refers to behavior that is accepted by society as right versus wrong.

Determining what is involved for a firm to be socially responsible

To be effective, an organization's code of ethics should be kept in-house and not communicated to outsiders such as suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.

Megan is concerned about the legality of her idea of firing union workers in order to hire employees willing to work for less pay. Megan values ________ ethics, but has little concern for other types.