Question 1

The goal of _____ is to create sustainable economic development and improve the quality of life worldwide for all organizational stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnocentric management
B)   stonewalling
C)   ecocentric management
D)   stereotyping
E)   egoismF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

According to Kohlberg's model of cognitive moral development, people in the conventional stage conform to the

Accepted Answer

A)   expectations of ethical behavior held by groups or institutions.
B)   personal self-interests of groups of people.
C)   rules of government that lead people.
D)   self-chosen ethical principles regardless of others.
E)   decisions based on immediate self.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

In the context of universalism, kyosei and human dignity are the two basic ideals underpinning the _____ Principles for Business.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sachs
B)   Freeman
C)   Smith & Nephew
D)   Caux
E)   MadoffF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Nicki usually makes decisions on the basis of what her friends would expect her to do. Which ethical system do Nicki's actions reflect the most?

Accepted Answer

A)   egoism
B)   utilitarianism
C)   relativism
D)   universalism
E)   humanitarianismF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Alia, a graphic artist at an advertising firm, realizes that the head designer, Ryan, has been copying designs from the Internet and passing them off as his own. Alia informs the marketing head about this, which leads to Ryan getting fired. However, after this event, Alia is ostracized by her co-workers. This indicates that the organization has a poor

Accepted Answer

A)   strategic objective.
B)   span of control.
C)   ethical climate.
D)   distribution policy.
E)   administrative framework.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Business used to look at environmental issues as

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A)   no-win situation.
B)   a way to gain a competitive edge.
C)   an unnecessary cost.
D)   time consuming.
E)   "go green" only.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

________ is economic growth and development that meet an organization's present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethnocentric management
B)   Ergonomic development
C)   Sustainable growth
D)   Ethnocentric growth
E)   Legal responsibilityF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

_____ is an ethical system, which states that all people should uphold certain values that society needs to function.

Accepted Answer

A)   Egoism
B)   Relativism
C)   Universalism
D)   Ethnocentrism
E)   UtilitarianismF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is true of unethical corporate behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unethical corporate behavior is the sole responsibility of unethical individuals.
B)   Managers must adhere to firm standards in different cultural contexts rather than decide when relativism is appropriate.
C)   Business ethics are shaped exclusively by laws and by individual development and virtue.
D)   Companies with international activities find it easier to maintain a positive ethical climate.
E)   Unethical corporate behavior reveals a company culture that is ethically lax.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Life cycle analysis LCA) quantifies the total use of resources and the releases into the air, water, and land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The primary focus of compliance-based ethics programs is on

Accepted Answer

A)   creating awareness about ethical issues.
B)   giving tools to make ethical decisions.
C)   detecting and punishing legal violations.
D)   increasing individual ethical responsibility.
E)   training employees on financially viable methods.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Gaia's Spa believes in meeting societal expectations whether or not mandated by law. It uses only organic products that are environmentally friendly. At which level of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility is Gaia's operating?

Accepted Answer

A)   philanthropic responsibility
B)   legal responsibility
C)   economic responsibility
D)   ethical responsibility
E)   administrative responsibilityF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

According to Kohlberg's model of cognitive moral development, people in the _____ stage see beyond authority, laws, and norms and follow their self-chosen ethical principles.

Accepted Answer

A)   conventional
B)   principled
C)   preconventional
D)   universal
E)   postconventionalF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

To avoid fines and criminal prosecution, it is a common perception that business leaders use

Accepted Answer

A)   accurate accounting.
B)   middle managers as sign off for personnel.
C)   independent board of directors.
D)   illegal means to gain competitive advantage.
E)   off putting personnel policies.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Amelie conforms to the norms established by her church and ensures that her behavior always meets the expectations set forth by her parents and the church. According to Kohlberg's model of cognitive moral development, she resides in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   utilitarian
B)   principled
C)   preconventional
D)   conventional
E)   postconventionalF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Moral awareness begins with

Accepted Answer

A)   the strength to act.
B)   considering whether a decision has ramifications.
C)   personal self-interest.
D)   self-chosen ethical principles.
E)   knowing what actions are morally defensible.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Milton Friedman contended that a business cannot increase its profits while conforming to society's laws and ethical customs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Diya uses certain principles, rules, and values such as honesty, compassion, and integrity in her daily life to determine what is right or wrong. Which of the following does she employ when making decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   moral philosophy
B)   moral right
C)   business ethics
D)   autocracy
E)   egoismF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Discuss the housing bubble as it concerns the role mortgage practitioners are/were not to blame.

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Question 20

As a business, many philanthropies will seek financial support. Design a rubric or scoring sheet to evaluate the requests and determine which philanthropies you will fund.

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