Question 1

Why has there likely been so little evidence of a correlation between the presence of a code of ethics and better ethical performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  too many remaining opportunities for unethical behavior 
B)  a culture of corruption in U.S. business 
C)  too much legal language in codes 
D)  failure to communicate the code to employees 
A)  too many remaining opportunities for unethical behavior 
B)  a culture of corruption in U.S. business 
C)  too much legal language in codes 
D)  failure to communicate the code to employees D

Question 2

What should an employee expect from their company's code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  general guidance on behavior 
B)  instructions on how to react to specific scenarios 
C)  a list of sanctions for unethical behavior 
D)  a description of what constitutes unethical behavior 
A)  general guidance on behavior 
B)  instructions on how to react to specific scenarios 
C)  a list of sanctions for unethical behavior 
D)  a description of what constitutes unethical behavior A

Question 3

"Employees will not accept business gratuities, meals, or gifts in excess of $15 from any client, customer, or supplier." This statement would most likely appear in a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  values statement 
B)  mission statement 
C)  code of ethics 
D)  code of conduct 
A)  values statement 
B)  mission statement 
C)  code of ethics 
D)  code of conduct D

Question 4

A 2016 Gallup poll showed that how many employees believe in their company's stated values?

Accepted Answer

A)  11 percent 
B)  27 percent 
C)  42 percent 
D)  68 percent 
A)  11 percent 
B)  27 percent 
C)  42 percent 
D)  68 percent

Question 5

For an employee with strong moral convictions, a code of ethics would ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  be his means of relating to unethical employees 
B)  apply only to his work life 
C)  apply to his work and nonwork lives 
D)  not be a necessary addition 
A)  be his means of relating to unethical employees 
B)  apply only to his work life 
C)  apply to his work and nonwork lives 
D)  not be a necessary addition

Question 6

Shudra is a new employee who is being pressured by her manager to do something unethical that directly violates the company's code of ethics. On what other moral support level can she rely?

Accepted Answer

A)  her manager's fear of being caught 
B)  her coworkers' judgment about what to do 
C)  her industry's code of ethics 
D)  her manager's supervisor 
A)  her manager's fear of being caught 
B)  her coworkers' judgment about what to do 
C)  her industry's code of ethics 
D)  her manager's supervisor

Question 7

Which of the following guidelines is a common baseline across companies with regard to email policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Email during work hours should be business-use only. 
B)  Email inside the workplace should remain confidential. 
C)  Managers should periodically review the content of employee email. 
D)  Use of your personal email address should be kept to a minimum during business hours. 
A)  Email during work hours should be business-use only. 
B)  Email inside the workplace should remain confidential. 
C)  Managers should periodically review the content of employee email. 
D)  Use of your personal email address should be kept to a minimum during business hours.

Question 8

How do bribes differ from business gratuities?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a bribe, the exchange is preceded by an articulation of a quid pro quo arrangement. 
B)  In a bribe, the object of value unduly influences a business decision. 
C)  In a bribe, the object of value has a high monetary value. 
D)  In a bribe, the object of value is material, not a hospitality. 
A)  In a bribe, the exchange is preceded by an articulation of a quid pro quo arrangement. 
B)  In a bribe, the object of value unduly influences a business decision. 
C)  In a bribe, the object of value has a high monetary value. 
D)  In a bribe, the object of value is material, not a hospitality.

Question 9

New employees should not be subjected to discussion of the code of ethics until they have learned the flow and style of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the best input for changing and improving a code of ethics over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  industry standards 
B)  employee feedback 
C)  legal advice 
D)  CEO or president leadership style 
A)  industry standards 
B)  employee feedback 
C)  legal advice 
D)  CEO or president leadership style

Question 11

Bart's company has developed a draft code for the entire accounting firm. Now having reached the step of "code alignment," they should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  compare their code to the missions and goals of each department 
B)  put the code up to a vote by management 
C)  make sure each employee's values is aligned with the code 
D)  compare the code to that of the larger accounting profession 
A)  compare their code to the missions and goals of each department 
B)  put the code up to a vote by management 
C)  make sure each employee's values is aligned with the code 
D)  compare the code to that of the larger accounting profession

Question 12

The NYSE recommends that issues of confidentiality be a part of every code of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an important component of the NYSE's recommended inclusion of "Encouraging the Reporting of Any Illegal or Unethical Behavior"?

Accepted Answer

A)  protecting nonpublic information 
B)  preventing retaliation 
C)  avoiding waste 
D)  implement strong sanctions against employees 
A)  protecting nonpublic information 
B)  preventing retaliation 
C)  avoiding waste 
D)  implement strong sanctions against employees

Question 14

How does the text define "business gratuity"?

Accepted Answer

A)  "a present, gift, hospitality, or favor for which fair market value is not paid by the recipient" 
B)  "a present, gift, hospitality, or favor specifically given by a non-employee for preferred treatment from an employee" 
C)  "a non-contractual compensation by a nonemployee in expression of gratitude for well-performed services or superior products" 
D)  "profits incurred by employees that are not a part of the regular commerce of an organization" 
A)  "a present, gift, hospitality, or favor for which fair market value is not paid by the recipient" 
B)  "a present, gift, hospitality, or favor specifically given by a non-employee for preferred treatment from an employee" 
C)  "a non-contractual compensation by a nonemployee in expression of gratitude for well-performed services or superior products" 
D)  "profits incurred by employees that are not a part of the regular commerce of an organization"

Question 15

Which of the following would be an example of "stewardship" as described by the 1994 interfaith declaration?

Accepted Answer

A)  a coworker admitting to an unethical interaction with a customer 
B)  a CEO approving purchase of a technology that would help reduce pollution 
C)  a manager implementing sanctions against a department that violated the company's code of ethics 
D)  a customer reporting a corporate seller to the Better Business Bureau 
A)  a coworker admitting to an unethical interaction with a customer 
B)  a CEO approving purchase of a technology that would help reduce pollution 
C)  a manager implementing sanctions against a department that violated the company's code of ethics 
D)  a customer reporting a corporate seller to the Better Business Bureau

Question 16

A company's vision statement may reference some of the aspirations inherent to its code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Give an example of a provision that might appear in a code of conduct.

Accepted Answer

There are many possibilities, but a code

Question 18

Taking an oath is a required part of implementation of a code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The acceptance of business gratuities is typically just as illegal as bribing or accepting bribes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research has shown a positive correlation between organizations with a code of ethics and what?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater tolerance for diversity 
B)  faster turnover 
C)  higher NASDAQ rating 
D)  greater revenue 
A)  greater tolerance for diversity 
B)  faster turnover 
C)  higher NASDAQ rating 
D)  greater revenue

Why has there likely been so little evidence of a correlation between the presence of a code of ethics and better ethical performance?

What should an employee expect from their company's code of ethics?

"Employees will not accept business gratuities, meals, or gifts in excess of $15 from any client, customer, or supplier." This statement would most likely appear in a ______.

A 2016 Gallup poll showed that how many employees believe in their company's stated values?

For an employee with strong moral convictions, a code of ethics would ______.

Shudra is a new employee who is being pressured by her manager to do something unethical that directly violates the company's code of ethics. On what other moral support level can she rely?

Which of the following guidelines is a common baseline across companies with regard to email policy?

How do bribes differ from business gratuities?

New employees should not be subjected to discussion of the code of ethics until they have learned the flow and style of the organization.

What is the best input for changing and improving a code of ethics over time?

Bart's company has developed a draft code for the entire accounting firm. Now having reached the step of "code alignment," they should ______.

The NYSE recommends that issues of confidentiality be a part of every code of conduct.

Which of the following is an important component of the NYSE's recommended inclusion of "Encouraging the Reporting of Any Illegal or Unethical Behavior"?

How does the text define "business gratuity"?

Which of the following would be an example of "stewardship" as described by the 1994 interfaith declaration?

A company's vision statement may reference some of the aspirations inherent to its code of ethics.

Give an example of a provision that might appear in a code of conduct.

Taking an oath is a required part of implementation of a code of ethics.

The acceptance of business gratuities is typically just as illegal as bribing or accepting bribes.

Research has shown a positive correlation between organizations with a code of ethics and what?

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

The Evolution of Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers As Ethical Leaders and Performance Asessments

Ethically Engaging and Empowering Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

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Exam 4: Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Why has there likely been so little evidence of a correlation between the presence of a code of ethics and better ethical performance?

What should an employee expect from their company's code of ethics?

"Employees will not accept business gratuities, meals, or gifts in excess of $15 from any client, customer, or supplier." This statement would most likely appear in a ______.

A 2016 Gallup poll showed that how many employees believe in their company's stated values?

For an employee with strong moral convictions, a code of ethics would ______.

Shudra is a new employee who is being pressured by her manager to do something unethical that directly violates the company's code of ethics. On what other moral support level can she rely?

Which of the following guidelines is a common baseline across companies with regard to email policy?

How do bribes differ from business gratuities?

New employees should not be subjected to discussion of the code of ethics until they have learned the flow and style of the organization.

What is the best input for changing and improving a code of ethics over time?

Bart's company has developed a draft code for the entire accounting firm. Now having reached the step of "code alignment," they should ______.

The NYSE recommends that issues of confidentiality be a part of every code of conduct.

Which of the following is an important component of the NYSE's recommended inclusion of "Encouraging the Reporting of Any Illegal or Unethical Behavior"?

How does the text define "business gratuity"?

Which of the following would be an example of "stewardship" as described by the 1994 interfaith declaration?

A company's vision statement may reference some of the aspirations inherent to its code of ethics.

Give an example of a provision that might appear in a code of conduct.

Taking an oath is a required part of implementation of a code of ethics.

The acceptance of business gratuities is typically just as illegal as bribing or accepting bribes.

Research has shown a positive correlation between organizations with a code of ethics and what?

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

The Evolution of Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Respecting Employee Diversity

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers As Ethical Leaders and Performance Asessments

Ethically Engaging and Empowering Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

Filters