Question 1

In which of the following ways does a code of conduct differ from a code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is explicitly written. 
B)  It deals with specific situations. 
C)  It is broader in nature. 
D)  It includes a values statement. 
A)  It is explicitly written. 
B)  It deals with specific situations. 
C)  It is broader in nature. 
D)  It includes a values statement.

Question 2

How should a code of conduct characterize a company's right to monitor employee emails sent on company computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  no right to monitor 
B)  limited to emergency or criminal situations 
C)  right to monitor if it does not violate privacy 
D)  total right to monitor 
A)  no right to monitor 
B)  limited to emergency or criminal situations 
C)  right to monitor if it does not violate privacy 
D)  total right to monitor

Question 3

As described in the text, William George, the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, has outlined a connection between his company's mission and values and what?

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong vision statement 
B)  employee retention 
C)  ethical organizational culture 
D)  profits and shareholder value 
A)  a strong vision statement 
B)  employee retention 
C)  ethical organizational culture 
D)  profits and shareholder value

Question 4

What point is the text trying to make by illustrating the legal ruling in Florida that stated judges and lawyers cannot be "friends" on Facebook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Codes of conduct should remain somewhat vague to encompass changing situations. 
B)  New societal or environmental conditions may require changes to a code of conduct. 
C)  Conflicts of interest should be addressed in codes of conduct. 
D)  Codes of ethics are often better at handling complex situations than codes of conduct. 
A)  Codes of conduct should remain somewhat vague to encompass changing situations. 
B)  New societal or environmental conditions may require changes to a code of conduct. 
C)  Conflicts of interest should be addressed in codes of conduct. 
D)  Codes of ethics are often better at handling complex situations than codes of conduct.

Question 5

As recommended by the text, when should the last step in the code development process--code revision--occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  a few weeks to a month after adoption 
B)  constantly 
C)  annually 
D)  with every ethics training workshop 
A)  a few weeks to a month after adoption 
B)  constantly 
C)  annually 
D)  with every ethics training workshop

Question 6

What effect should a code of ethics have on dialogue within an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Help legitimize dialogue about what constitutes ethical behavior. 
B)  Restrict dialogue to support for ethical decision making. 
C)  Make employees afraid to voice concerns about their own ethical or unethical impulses. 
D)  Help bring legal language into conversations about ethical behavior. 
A)  Help legitimize dialogue about what constitutes ethical behavior. 
B)  Restrict dialogue to support for ethical decision making. 
C)  Make employees afraid to voice concerns about their own ethical or unethical impulses. 
D)  Help bring legal language into conversations about ethical behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following NYSE code of conduct recommendations specifically deals with customer relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance with laws, rules, and regulations 
B)  conflict of interest 
C)  corporate opportunities 
D)  fair dealing 
A)  compliance with laws, rules, and regulations 
B)  conflict of interest 
C)  corporate opportunities 
D)  fair dealing

Question 8

Which of the following should be avoided when writing a code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptions of how to act 
B)  descriptions of how not to act 
C)  simple language 
D)  affirmative statements 
A)  descriptions of how to act 
B)  descriptions of how not to act 
C)  simple language 
D)  affirmative statements

Question 9

Avani is nervous about the nature of how her employees use business gratuities. If her company is crafting a code of conduct, how should business gratuities be handled in that code?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make it clear that it is never acceptable to provide or accept a gratuity. 
B)  Offer clear examples of when it is acceptable to provide or accept a gratuity. 
C)  Make it clear that exchange of gratuities should remain confidential. 
D)  Make it clear that gratuities and bribes are synonymous. 
A)  Make it clear that it is never acceptable to provide or accept a gratuity. 
B)  Offer clear examples of when it is acceptable to provide or accept a gratuity. 
C)  Make it clear that exchange of gratuities should remain confidential. 
D)  Make it clear that gratuities and bribes are synonymous.

Question 10

Research has shown that what three value categories show up in most codes of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  deontological, utilitarian, and ethics of care 
B)  obeying the law, ethics of care, and fair use 
C)  kind/caring, socialist, and deontological 
D)  social good, utilitarian, and fair treatment 
A)  deontological, utilitarian, and ethics of care 
B)  obeying the law, ethics of care, and fair use 
C)  kind/caring, socialist, and deontological 
D)  social good, utilitarian, and fair treatment

Question 11

Ethical hypocrisy exists in many companies but is not something employees are generally aware of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A business in a developing nation that has operated locally for many years has recently grown to a level that it is now making international deals. What is to be expected of that business?

Accepted Answer

A)  change to adopt the commons standards of the three Abrahamic faiths 
B)  mimic the operational standards of much bigger corporations 
C)  remain true to its informal ways for doing business even in the international marketplace 
D)  change to adopt international standards for business 
A)  change to adopt the commons standards of the three Abrahamic faiths 
B)  mimic the operational standards of much bigger corporations 
C)  remain true to its informal ways for doing business even in the international marketplace 
D)  change to adopt international standards for business

Question 13

Social pressure can be a major reason that code violations go unreported in companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about business gratuities is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules involving business gratuities are rarely included in codes of conduct. 
B)  They are essentially the same thing as bribes. 
C)  They can only be received by customers from suppliers. 
D)  They can be given from suppliers to customers. 
A)  Rules involving business gratuities are rarely included in codes of conduct. 
B)  They are essentially the same thing as bribes. 
C)  They can only be received by customers from suppliers. 
D)  They can be given from suppliers to customers.

Question 15

Raleigh is in the process of developing a code-writing team for his accounting firm of 15 employees. Who in the company should be a part of this team?

Accepted Answer

A)  himself and two or three trusted employees 
B)  everyone 
C)  himself and the HR director 
D)  a group of six or seven of the oldest and most-respected employees 
A)  himself and two or three trusted employees 
B)  everyone 
C)  himself and the HR director 
D)  a group of six or seven of the oldest and most-respected employees

Question 16

Which of the following falls under the NYSE recommended code of conduct component "Protection and Proper Use of Assets"?

Accepted Answer

A)  unfair treatment of customers 
B)  use of corporate information for personal gain 
C)  employee retaliation 
D)  theft 
A)  unfair treatment of customers 
B)  use of corporate information for personal gain 
C)  employee retaliation 
D)  theft

Question 17

What are the three general code of ethics value categories?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that code of ethics v

Question 18

At what size should a company consider or begin to create a formal internal ethics office, according to advice by the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  at 200 employees 
B)  at 1,000 employees 
C)  at 5,000 employees 
D)  at 10,000 employees 
A)  at 200 employees 
B)  at 1,000 employees 
C)  at 5,000 employees 
D)  at 10,000 employees

Question 19

What is the first step in the text's suggested 13 steps for creating a code of ethics as a team-building exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decide on the organization's ethical priorities. 
B)  Create a code writing team. 
C)  Obtain approval from organizational leaders. 
D)  Define a "code of ethics." 
A)  Decide on the organization's ethical priorities. 
B)  Create a code writing team. 
C)  Obtain approval from organizational leaders. 
D)  Define a "code of ethics."

Question 20

Which of the following accurately describes a trend related to codes of ethics in business?

Accepted Answer

A)  A majority of employees now truly believe in the stated aspirations of their code of ethics. 
B)  Regulatory pressure is less and less a primary motivation for adopting a code of ethics. 
C)  There are fewer businesses with a written code of ethics, but those businesses that do have such a code have improved performance. 
D)  Fewer companies are demonstrating ethical issues with employees whether they have a code or not. 
A)  A majority of employees now truly believe in the stated aspirations of their code of ethics. 
B)  Regulatory pressure is less and less a primary motivation for adopting a code of ethics. 
C)  There are fewer businesses with a written code of ethics, but those businesses that do have such a code have improved performance. 
D)  Fewer companies are demonstrating ethical issues with employees whether they have a code or not.

In which of the following ways does a code of conduct differ from a code of ethics?

How should a code of conduct characterize a company's right to monitor employee emails sent on company computers?

As described in the text, William George, the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, has outlined a connection between his company's mission and values and what?

What point is the text trying to make by illustrating the legal ruling in Florida that stated judges and lawyers cannot be "friends" on Facebook?

As recommended by the text, when should the last step in the code development process--code revision--occur?

What effect should a code of ethics have on dialogue within an organization?

Which of the following NYSE code of conduct recommendations specifically deals with customer relations?

Which of the following should be avoided when writing a code of ethics?

Avani is nervous about the nature of how her employees use business gratuities. If her company is crafting a code of conduct, how should business gratuities be handled in that code?

Research has shown that what three value categories show up in most codes of ethics?

Ethical hypocrisy exists in many companies but is not something employees are generally aware of.

A business in a developing nation that has operated locally for many years has recently grown to a level that it is now making international deals. What is to be expected of that business?

Social pressure can be a major reason that code violations go unreported in companies.

Which of the following statements about business gratuities is accurate?

Raleigh is in the process of developing a code-writing team for his accounting firm of 15 employees. Who in the company should be a part of this team?

Which of the following falls under the NYSE recommended code of conduct component "Protection and Proper Use of Assets"?

What are the three general code of ethics value categories?

At what size should a company consider or begin to create a formal internal ethics office, according to advice by the text?

What is the first step in the text's suggested 13 steps for creating a code of ethics as a team-building exercise?

Which of the following accurately describes a trend related to codes of ethics in business?

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

In which of the following ways does a code of conduct differ from a code of ethics?

How should a code of conduct characterize a company's right to monitor employee emails sent on company computers?

As described in the text, William George, the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, has outlined a connection between his company's mission and values and what?

What point is the text trying to make by illustrating the legal ruling in Florida that stated judges and lawyers cannot be "friends" on Facebook?

As recommended by the text, when should the last step in the code development process--code revision--occur?

What effect should a code of ethics have on dialogue within an organization?

Which of the following NYSE code of conduct recommendations specifically deals with customer relations?

Which of the following should be avoided when writing a code of ethics?

Avani is nervous about the nature of how her employees use business gratuities. If her company is crafting a code of conduct, how should business gratuities be handled in that code?

Research has shown that what three value categories show up in most codes of ethics?

Ethical hypocrisy exists in many companies but is not something employees are generally aware of.

A business in a developing nation that has operated locally for many years has recently grown to a level that it is now making international deals. What is to be expected of that business?

Social pressure can be a major reason that code violations go unreported in companies.

Which of the following statements about business gratuities is accurate?

Raleigh is in the process of developing a code-writing team for his accounting firm of 15 employees. Who in the company should be a part of this team?

Which of the following falls under the NYSE recommended code of conduct component "Protection and Proper Use of Assets"?

What are the three general code of ethics value categories?

At what size should a company consider or begin to create a formal internal ethics office, according to advice by the text?

What is the first step in the text's suggested 13 steps for creating a code of ethics as a team-building exercise?

Which of the following accurately describes a trend related to codes of ethics in business?

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