Question 4 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Universities are likely to use which ethical structure to focus on allegations of unethical conduct such as faking research? A. a whistleblower policy | B. a credo | C. an ethics committee | D. a values statement | Question 5 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
A common approach companies use to avoid conflicts of interest in gift giving is to have a gift policy that __________ . A. lists acceptable gifts | B. limits the dollar value to a modest amount | C. lists acceptable companies from whom to accept gifts | D. requires gifts be donated to charities | Question 6 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
To establish an ethical corporate culture, which of the following approaches might be used? A. ethics training | B. ethical structures | C. whistleblower policies | D. all of the above | Question 7 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
When Levi Strauss lost market share and profits decreased in the late 1990s, shareholders blamed the CEO for __________ . A. failing to address a social responsibility agenda | B. focusing too narrowly on only profit maximization | C. giving too high a priority to corporate social responsibility | D. giving market share to Wrangler | Question 8 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Research indicates that social responsibility __________ . A. is related to higher financial performance | B. requires a narrow focus on producing goods and services for profit only | C. does not include caring for the natural environment | D. does not impact the company's ability to recruit better quality job applicants | Question 9 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
A formal statement of ethics and values that is designed to guide employee conduct in a variety of business situations is __________ . A. a corporate credo | B. a code of ethics | C. an ethical policy statement | D. a values statement | Question 10 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
A code of ethics in an organization __________ . A. guarantees employees will act in an ethical manner | B. describes what is legal and illegal | C. eliminates ethical dilemmas | D. creates consensus regarding ethical principles | Question 11 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Which of the following is not one of the key ethical approaches to making business decisions? A. utilitarianism | B. democratic approach | C. individualism | D. rights approach | Question 12 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Tips for making ethical business decisions include all of the following except __________ . A. take time to learn the facts | B. consider the financial facts | C. identify the people impacted by the decision | D. identify the ethical concerns | Question 13 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
A large company facing complex ethical issues in different markets may find a corporate credo is not specific enough. To provide more concrete guidelines and formulas for employee conduct, they may develop __________ . A. an ethical policy statement | B. a code of ethics | C. a values statement | D. a mission statement |
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Which of the following is a good guideline to follow when making ethical decisions? A. Examine the consequences and avoid examining the proposed procedures. | B. Get feedback from a trusted friend before acting. | C. Avoid thinking too far ahead to the consequences of how the decision will look when made public. | D. Act quickly on your instinct before considering too many alternatives. | Question 15 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
The approach to dealing with stakeholder concerns that has the highest commitment to social responsibility is _________ . A. confrontation strategy | B. damage control strategy | C. accommodation strategy | D. proactive strategy | Question 16 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Since a team is only as ethical as its "weakest ethical link," the team development process should include __________ . A. distributing a copy of the corporate credo | B. a review of whistleblower policies | C. ethics training | D. distributing a copy of the code of ethics for team members to sign | Question 17 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Jeremy's ethical decision making is guided primarily by his belief that his self-interests should be promoted as long as he doesn't harm others. What approach to ethical decision making does Jeremy use? A. utilitarianism | B. justice approach | C. individualism | D. rights approach | Question 18 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Which would you recommend to a team looking for ways to improve their ethical climate? A. Require that all team members learn the code of ethical conduct. | B. Recognize and reward ethical behavior in team members. | C. Ensure that unethical behavior is not tolerated by the team. | D. all of the above | Question 19 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Which federal law provides protection to whistleblowers who disclose financial fraud in publicly traded corporations? A. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act | B. Title VII | C. The ADA | D. Sarbanes-Oxley Act | Question 20 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
The duty a company has to conduct its affairs ethically in a manner that benefits both employees and the larger society is known as __________ . A. ethics | B. a values statement | C. profit maximization | D. social responsibility |
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