Exam 2: Being Ethical and Socially Responsible

Which of the following scenarios provides the best example of whistle-blowing?

Your company has several open positions. Human Resources chooses not to advertise for the positions and instead fills them internally or through word of mouth. Which of the following describes the way your company is acting?

In 2000, American energy, commodities, and services company Enron repeatedly told investors to buy additional Enron stock or hold onto their existing shares. During this time, company executives were aware of hidden losses that were not known by the public and sold their shares of the company. Which of the following best describes Enron's actions during this time?

Norah is an outdoor pool manager for her local YMCA. In this role, Norah supervises the outdoor pool staff and promotes youth development and healthy living as well as social responsibility among the outdoor pool staff. Norah has noticed several members of the outdoor pool staff taking smoking breaks in their designated outdoor break area. Although this area isn't designated as non-smoking, it is in view of the outdoor pool and therefore in view of the YMCA members utilizing the outdoor pool. Norah has decided to designate the break area as non-smoking and request that the outdoor pool staff refrain from smoking during their shift. The outdoor pool staff, not surprisingly, have some concerns about this new policy. What should Norah do?

You are the executive vice president for Cooper Tire. You have the responsibility to locate land for a new distribution centre in Regina, where you personally happen to own over 1000 acres of land. This could create which of the following situations?

Project 7 is a gourmet gum and mint brand that donates to seven areas of need with every product purchased. Founder Tyler Merrick decided to make and sell everyday products that people already purchase, but use those purchases to help solve everyday problems around the globe. Project 7 purchases help provide malaria medications, clean drinking water, meals to those in poverty, anti-bullying programs, and other charitable efforts. Tyler Merrick's beliefs are based on which of the following?

What is the term for the study of the morality of choices made by people?

A local city councillor is under fire for utilizing an out-of-town florist owned by her daughter to purchase flower arrangements for the city. This was likely seen as which of the following?

Alex is a plant manager for a chemical plant in Calgary. Recently, there was a leak in a pipe from the tanks to the outdoor production area. As a result, 20,000 litres of toxic chemicals leaked into a local river. If Alex were to identify the best option from his point of view, he would likely do which of the following?

You are a general manager for a video game company. Your newest game has several levels, each one increasingly more violent. Because the agency that rates video games tested only the first level, it rated the game as appropriate for younger audiences. Your company is happy about this because stricter ratings can hurt sales. You decide to give the ratings agency access to the more violent levels, leading them to re-rate the game for mature audiences only. Company executives are furious about the potential damage to sales, and threaten to fire you. What are the legality and ethics of your actions as a manager in this scenario?

Which of the following involves the recognition that business activities affect society and the consideration of that impact when making business decisions?

Ava just received the results of her company's social audit. Although the company received high marks in most areas, the audit revealed that one of the company's overseas suppliers may be using child labour during peak production season. Revealing this information would be a public relations nightmare for the company, and could cause the loss of key customers. What is the key ethical concern Ava is faced with in this situation?

In some situations, managers must make a decision where every alternative impacts various stakeholders in unpleasant ways. What is this type of situation called?

Reducing packaging materials is an example of which sustainability strategy?

Ivan is applying for a mortgage to purchase his first home. His credit rating is poor due to several late payments on his credit cards and car loan. He is upset because his friend Jerry-who has excellent credit-was approved for a loan, whereas Ivan was rejected. Which of the following best describes the mortgage company's actions?

Designating an ethics officer is an example of the role of which of the following in encouraging ethics?

As the manager of a highly competitive sales firm, you like to provide excellent compensation for the top-performing sales reps. In addition, you provide in-depth training to all new reps and closely supervise their activities. Which of the following describes the legality and ethics of your actions?

Safeway, a western Canadian grocery store chain, has signs saying that tips are not accepted, and employees are all informed of this policy. However, many of the baggers commonly accept tips from customers anyway, and they often compare to see who makes the most. Which of the following is the factor affecting the ethical behaviour of Safeway's employees?

As a management trainee for a rental car company, you are unsure what your company policy is regarding giving gifts at the holidays to corporate customers and dealerships that your branch does business with. Who among the following could answer questions about this ethical issue?

Rose walked into her office and found a large bouquet of flowers on her desk. Before she had time to read the card, her assistant said it was from Mr. Tanner at Zero Corporation. Mr. Tanner was trying to negotiate a sales deal with the company. Although Rose did not know how to respond to Mr. Tanner's gift, she thought an answer might be found in which of the following company resources?