Question 1

Criticism of lobbying relates to all of the following reasons,except:

Accepted Answer

A) It offsets the influences of other groups 
B) Costs of lobbying is passed on to consumers 
C) It is a distasteful activity 
D) Lobbyists present one-sided views 
E) Lobbyists have unequal access to government 
A) It offsets the influences of other groups 
B) Costs of lobbying is passed on to consumers 
C) It is a distasteful activity 
D) Lobbyists present one-sided views 
E) Lobbyists have unequal access to government A

Question 2

In a highly competitive marketplace,market forces serve to regulate business practice no regulation is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What types of corruption are covered under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)?

Accepted Answer

The CFPOA covered bribery of public officials,the possession of proceeds derived from bribery of public officials,and money laundering.

Question 4

In-house lobbying capability is often referred to as government relations or public affairs staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Self-regulation is more likely to be accepted because it is voluntarily developed and adapted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico led to:

Accepted Answer

A) demands for greater regulation in the petroleum industry 
B) the prosecution and conviction of BP executives 
C) exhaustive lobbying for more relaxed environmental standards 
D) an amoral CSR program at BP Oil 
E) higher corporate taxation in the petroleum industry 
A) demands for greater regulation in the petroleum industry 
B) the prosecution and conviction of BP executives 
C) exhaustive lobbying for more relaxed environmental standards 
D) an amoral CSR program at BP Oil 
E) higher corporate taxation in the petroleum industry

Question 7

There are specific downsides to business being involved in politics.These downsides include all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A) Corporations permit employees to be involved in political activities without restriction. 
B) Involvement may be perceived as bias 
C) Conflicts of interest exist 
D) Firms already have too much power 
E) Businesses are not neutral 
A) Corporations permit employees to be involved in political activities without restriction. 
B) Involvement may be perceived as bias 
C) Conflicts of interest exist 
D) Firms already have too much power 
E) Businesses are not neutral

Question 8

The University of Toronto is evaluating its policies and procedures regarding campus safety.It decides to form a committee drawing on students,faculty members,local community members,and government to draft the policy.This is an example of which form of regulatory practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Laissez-faire market 
B) Self-regulation involving stakeholders 
C) Corporate self-discipline 
D) Negotiated self-regulation 
E) Industry 
A) Laissez-faire market 
B) Self-regulation involving stakeholders 
C) Corporate self-discipline 
D) Negotiated self-regulation 
E) Industry

Question 9

One type of lobbyist is a consultant who specializes in government-business relations and is paid by a corporation,a group of corporations,or a business association to make contact with government,or to tell business how to influence government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One form of privatization is the monopoly franchise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Corporations wishing to do business with the Government must certify that they and any affiliates have not been charged with any of the offences anywhere in the world in the past ten years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Business lobbying has grown in frequency and power over recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why is the partnership between the federal government's Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)and IAMGOLD Corporation and Plan Canada (a private aid NGO)to implement a social responsibility project in Burkina Faso controversial?

Accepted Answer

The partnership is criticized as a taxpa

Question 14

Morality has been legislated through the legal system.Such laws include all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A) Conducting business with corrupt foreign regimes 
B) Dishonest business practices 
C) Corporate business responsibility 
D) Preventing monopolistic behaviour 
E) Employee health and safety 
A) Conducting business with corrupt foreign regimes 
B) Dishonest business practices 
C) Corporate business responsibility 
D) Preventing monopolistic behaviour 
E) Employee health and safety

Question 15

Many Canadians believe that large corporations and high income individuals pay too much in taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There are significant implications regarding business-government relationships.Which of the following is not an implication?

Accepted Answer

A) Larger corporations have more access to government than smaller firms. 
B) Government interference in the operation of businesses. 
C) Lack of accountability between federal government and business regarding secret donations to political candidates. 
D) Improper awarding of contracts. 
E) Lack of transparency in the relationship. 
A) Larger corporations have more access to government than smaller firms. 
B) Government interference in the operation of businesses. 
C) Lack of accountability between federal government and business regarding secret donations to political candidates. 
D) Improper awarding of contracts. 
E) Lack of transparency in the relationship.

Question 17

Businesspersons advocate for self-regulation.Why?

Accepted Answer

Businesspersons advocating this type of

Question 18

The taxi industry is one of the most regulated in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The scope of government in society includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Government is a major promoter and subsidizer of business. 
B) Government is a major purchaser of goods and services provided by business. 
C) Government is a provider of financial capital through loans and grants. 
D) Government is a rescuer of failed business corporations. 
E) All of these roles accurately reflect the scope of government in society. 
A) Government is a major promoter and subsidizer of business. 
B) Government is a major purchaser of goods and services provided by business. 
C) Government is a provider of financial capital through loans and grants. 
D) Government is a rescuer of failed business corporations. 
E) All of these roles accurately reflect the scope of government in society.

Question 20

Business involvement in politics takes all the following forms,except:

Accepted Answer

A) Executives running for office. 
B) Public expressed of support for a candidate. 
C) Publically expressed views on political issues. 
D) Support of candidates of a foreign regime. 
E) Financing of political parties. 
A) Executives running for office. 
B) Public expressed of support for a candidate. 
C) Publically expressed views on political issues. 
D) Support of candidates of a foreign regime. 
E) Financing of political parties.

Criticism of lobbying relates to all of the following reasons,except:

In a highly competitive marketplace,market forces serve to regulate business practice no regulation is necessary.

What types of corruption are covered under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)?

In-house lobbying capability is often referred to as government relations or public affairs staff.

Self-regulation is more likely to be accepted because it is voluntarily developed and adapted.

The BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico led to:

There are specific downsides to business being involved in politics.These downsides include all of the following,except:

The University of Toronto is evaluating its policies and procedures regarding campus safety.It decides to form a committee drawing on students,faculty members,local community members,and government to draft the policy.This is an example of which form of regulatory practice?

One type of lobbyist is a consultant who specializes in government-business relations and is paid by a corporation,a group of corporations,or a business association to make contact with government,or to tell business how to influence government.

One form of privatization is the monopoly franchise.

Corporations wishing to do business with the Government must certify that they and any affiliates have not been charged with any of the offences anywhere in the world in the past ten years.

Business lobbying has grown in frequency and power over recent years.

Why is the partnership between the federal government's Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)and IAMGOLD Corporation and Plan Canada (a private aid NGO)to implement a social responsibility project in Burkina Faso controversial?

Morality has been legislated through the legal system.Such laws include all of the following,except:

Many Canadians believe that large corporations and high income individuals pay too much in taxes.

There are significant implications regarding business-government relationships.Which of the following is not an implication?

Businesspersons advocate for self-regulation.Why?

The taxi industry is one of the most regulated in Canada.

The scope of government in society includes which of the following?

Business involvement in politics takes all the following forms,except:

The Relationship Between Business and Society

Ethics and Capitalism

Identifying Stakeholders and Issues

Stakeholder and Issue Analysis

Ethics of Business: The Theoretical Basis

Ethics of Business: Management and Leadership

Corporate Social Responsibility: The Concept

Corporate Social Responsibility: in Practice

Measuring,reporting,and Communicating CSR

Responsible Ownership and Governance

Ethics and Responsibilities in the Workplace and Marketplace

Civil Society Stakeholders

The Environment and Business Responsibilities

Globalization and Business Responsibilities

The Socialization of Capitalism

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Exam 10: Regulating Business Ethics and Responsibilities

Criticism of lobbying relates to all of the following reasons,except:

In a highly competitive marketplace,market forces serve to regulate business practice no regulation is necessary.

What types of corruption are covered under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)?

In-house lobbying capability is often referred to as government relations or public affairs staff.

Self-regulation is more likely to be accepted because it is voluntarily developed and adapted.

The BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico led to:

There are specific downsides to business being involved in politics.These downsides include all of the following,except:

The University of Toronto is evaluating its policies and procedures regarding campus safety.It decides to form a committee drawing on students,faculty members,local community members,and government to draft the policy.This is an example of which form of regulatory practice?

One type of lobbyist is a consultant who specializes in government-business relations and is paid by a corporation,a group of corporations,or a business association to make contact with government,or to tell business how to influence government.

One form of privatization is the monopoly franchise.

Corporations wishing to do business with the Government must certify that they and any affiliates have not been charged with any of the offences anywhere in the world in the past ten years.

Business lobbying has grown in frequency and power over recent years.

Why is the partnership between the federal government's Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)and IAMGOLD Corporation and Plan Canada (a private aid NGO)to implement a social responsibility project in Burkina Faso controversial?

Morality has been legislated through the legal system.Such laws include all of the following,except:

Many Canadians believe that large corporations and high income individuals pay too much in taxes.

There are significant implications regarding business-government relationships.Which of the following is not an implication?

Businesspersons advocate for self-regulation.Why?

The taxi industry is one of the most regulated in Canada.

The scope of government in society includes which of the following?

Business involvement in politics takes all the following forms,except:

The Relationship Between Business and Society

Ethics and Capitalism

Identifying Stakeholders and Issues

Stakeholder and Issue Analysis

Ethics of Business: The Theoretical Basis

Ethics of Business: Management and Leadership

Corporate Social Responsibility: The Concept

Corporate Social Responsibility: in Practice

Measuring,reporting,and Communicating CSR

Responsible Ownership and Governance

Ethics and Responsibilities in the Workplace and Marketplace

Civil Society Stakeholders

The Environment and Business Responsibilities

Globalization and Business Responsibilities

The Socialization of Capitalism

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