Question 1

The Alien Tort Claims Act applies to:

Accepted Answer

A) actions that occur on foreign soil. 
B) actions that occur on U.S.soil. 
C) actions that occur in the host country where a U.S.firm is based. 
D) actions that occur in a foreign country where a foreign firm is based. 
A) actions that occur on foreign soil. 
B) actions that occur on U.S.soil. 
C) actions that occur in the host country where a U.S.firm is based. 
D) actions that occur in a foreign country where a foreign firm is based. B

Question 2

Which of the following is not an SA8000 standard proposed to improve sweatshop conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) prohibition on employing workers under a certain age 
B) provision of a safe and healthy working environment 
C) provision of educational opportunities for workers 
D) prohibition of discriminatory practices 
A) prohibition on employing workers under a certain age 
B) provision of a safe and healthy working environment 
C) provision of educational opportunities for workers 
D) prohibition of discriminatory practices C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a feature of the global economy?

Accepted Answer

A) international movement oflabor 
B) more trade in goods than in services 
C) international flow of capital 
D) international laws governing fair trade 
A) international movement oflabor 
B) more trade in goods than in services 
C) international flow of capital 
D) international laws governing fair trade D

Question 4

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act allows

Accepted Answer

A) bribes under $10,000. 
B) bribes,as long as the finn does not deduct them on its tax return. 
C) bribes,as long as they are disclosed to shareholders. 
D) grease payments. 
A) bribes under $10,000. 
B) bribes,as long as the finn does not deduct them on its tax return. 
C) bribes,as long as they are disclosed to shareholders. 
D) grease payments.

Question 5

Arguments against bribery include all the following except

Accepted Answer

A) you shouldn't compromise your beliefs. 
B) bribery is illegal in the United States. 
C) managers can deal with corrupt governments. 
D) one should take a stand for honesty. 
A) you shouldn't compromise your beliefs. 
B) bribery is illegal in the United States. 
C) managers can deal with corrupt governments. 
D) one should take a stand for honesty.

Question 6

Ethical issues in the global envirornnent include all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A) product safety. 
B) human resource management. 
C) production efficiency. 
D) marketing. 
A) product safety. 
B) human resource management. 
C) production efficiency. 
D) marketing.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an argument commonly used against bribery?

Accepted Answer

A) Bribes are inherently wrong. 
B) Bribes create dependence on corrupt individuals. 
C) Bribes are unfair because foreigners can get them,while U.S.citizens cannot. 
D) Once bribes start,they never stop. 
A) Bribes are inherently wrong. 
B) Bribes create dependence on corrupt individuals. 
C) Bribes are unfair because foreigners can get them,while U.S.citizens cannot. 
D) Once bribes start,they never stop.

Question 8

Arguments in favor of bribery include

Accepted Answer

A) it's necessary for profit. 
B) nobody does it. 
C) they are forms of wages. 
D) they are not expected. 
A) it's necessary for profit. 
B) nobody does it. 
C) they are forms of wages. 
D) they are not expected.

Question 9

The FCPA differentiates between:

Accepted Answer

A) domestic and international disputes 
B) land ownership and building rental 
C) bribes and grease payments 
D) entry fees and corporate filing fees 
A) domestic and international disputes 
B) land ownership and building rental 
C) bribes and grease payments 
D) entry fees and corporate filing fees

Question 10

Economic integration of many formerly national economies into one worldwide economy is called

Accepted Answer

A) globalization. 
B) world-system theory. 
C) capitalization. 
D) material diversification. 
A) globalization. 
B) world-system theory. 
C) capitalization. 
D) material diversification.

Question 11

The FCPA has had a significant impact on the way American firms do business globally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Current standards for SA800 include all the following except

Accepted Answer

A) certifications. 
B) compensations. 
C) management systems. 
D) child labor. 
A) certifications. 
B) compensations. 
C) management systems. 
D) child labor.

Question 13

Cultural differences between an MNC's horne country and its host country sometimes make it difficult to distinguish between cultural issues and ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Make a case for paying premium wages to workers in less-developed countries.

Accepted Answer

The obvious reason for paying premium wa

Question 15

What are the most important factors leading a firm to take corporate action against corruption?

Accepted Answer

A recent study by the Conference Board h

Question 16

Which of the following is not a characteristic of sweatshops?

Accepted Answer

A) child labor 
B) low pay 
C) poor working conditions 
D) forced prostitution 
A) child labor 
B) low pay 
C) poor working conditions 
D) forced prostitution

Question 17

The process by which firms increase their awareness of the influence of international activities on their future and establish and conduct transactions with firms from other countries is known as

Accepted Answer

A) legitimization. 
B) internationalization. 
C) market awareness. 
D) multinationalism. 
A) legitimization. 
B) internationalization. 
C) market awareness. 
D) multinationalism.

Question 18

According to the textbook,Dow Chemical,which bought Union Carbide in 200 I,is still subjected to claims by the survivors of the Bhopal disaster.Based on your understanding of the incident and its aftermath,determine whether
or not Dow should continue to be liable to the victims of Bhopal.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Cultural relativism is the best ethical guide for MNCs faced with a moral dilemma in its host country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The two most widely used global standards are the UN Global Compact and the Caux Roundtable Principles.
Compare and contrast the two for their approach to human,labor,and environment rights.

Accepted Answer

The UN Global Compact is more explicit i

The Alien Tort Claims Act applies to:

Which of the following is not an SA8000 standard proposed to improve sweatshop conditions?

Which of the following is not a feature of the global economy?

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act allows

Arguments against bribery include all the following except

Ethical issues in the global envirornnent include all of these except:

Which of the following is not an argument commonly used against bribery?

Arguments in favor of bribery include

The FCPA differentiates between:

Economic integration of many formerly national economies into one worldwide economy is called

The FCPA has had a significant impact on the way American firms do business globally.

Current standards for SA800 include all the following except

Cultural differences between an MNC's horne country and its host country sometimes make it difficult to distinguish between cultural issues and ethical issues.

Make a case for paying premium wages to workers in less-developed countries.

What are the most important factors leading a firm to take corporate action against corruption?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of sweatshops?

The process by which firms increase their awareness of the influence of international activities on their future and establish and conduct transactions with firms from other countries is known as

According to the textbook,Dow Chemical,which bought Union Carbide in 200 I,is still subjected to claims by the survivors of the Bhopal disaster.Based on your understanding of the incident and its aftermath,determine whether or not Dow should continue to be liable to the victims of Bhopal.

Cultural relativism is the best ethical guide for MNCs faced with a moral dilemma in its host country.

The two most widely used global standards are the UN Global Compact and the Caux Roundtable Principles. Compare and contrast the two for their approach to human,labor,and environment rights.

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Exam 10: Ethical Issues in the Global Arena

The Alien Tort Claims Act applies to:

Which of the following is not an SA8000 standard proposed to improve sweatshop conditions?

Which of the following is not a feature of the global economy?

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act allows

Arguments against bribery include all the following except

Ethical issues in the global envirornnent include all of these except:

Which of the following is not an argument commonly used against bribery?

Arguments in favor of bribery include

The FCPA differentiates between:

Economic integration of many formerly national economies into one worldwide economy is called

The FCPA has had a significant impact on the way American firms do business globally.

Current standards for SA800 include all the following except

Cultural differences between an MNC's horne country and its host country sometimes make it difficult to distinguish between cultural issues and ethical issues.

Make a case for paying premium wages to workers in less-developed countries.

What are the most important factors leading a firm to take corporate action against corruption?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of sweatshops?

The process by which firms increase their awareness of the influence of international activities on their future and establish and conduct transactions with firms from other countries is known as

According to the textbook,Dow Chemical,which bought Union Carbide in 200 I,is still subjected to claims by the survivors of the Bhopal disaster.Based on your understanding of the incident and its aftermath,determine whether or not Dow should continue to be liable to the victims of Bhopal.

Cultural relativism is the best ethical guide for MNCs faced with a moral dilemma in its host country.

The two most widely used global standards are the UN Global Compact and the Caux Roundtable Principles. Compare and contrast the two for their approach to human,labor,and environment rights.

The Business and Society Relationship

Orporate Citi7cnship: Social Responsibility Ferformancc, Sustolinability

The Stoikt:holdc:r Approach to Businssotit:l, and Elhics

Corporate Governance: Founda Tion31 Luet

Strategic F Anagen1ent and Corpor3te Public Policy

Lss-Ue, Risk, and Crisis Tanage1ucnt

Busi Ness Ethics Fundamentals

Personal Aud Organizational Ethics

Business Ethics and Technology

Business, Go,crnmcnl, and Rcgulation

Business Influence on Gocrnment and Public Policy

Consun1er Stakeholders:information Issues and Responses

Consu1ner Stakeholders:product and Service Lssues

Sustolinability and the Naturnl Enironmenl

Buiiinc11s Iand Community Stakcholdn1

Employee Stolkeholders and Vorkplace Jssud

Employtt Stnkcholdcr11: Privacy, Safcty, and Tlcalth

E1nploy 1ncnt Discrhnination and Affir1native Action

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