Question 1

Managers who adopt accommodative strategy would view corporate social responsibility (CSR)as an added cost or nuisance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Rues and West is a pharmaceutical firm based in Belwick.It was recently condemned by many social organizations for the harmful after-effects triggered by its new painkiller.In this scenario,which of the following will be true if Rues and West adopted a reactive strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would,at first,deny the severity of the harmful effects caused. 
B)  It would think corporate social responsibility as an added cost or nuisance. 
C)  It would continue marketing the painkiller after the condemnations. 
D)  It would view complying with corporate social responsibility as a worthwhile endeavor. 
A)  It would,at first,deny the severity of the harmful effects caused. 
B)  It would think corporate social responsibility as an added cost or nuisance. 
C)  It would continue marketing the painkiller after the condemnations. 
D)  It would view complying with corporate social responsibility as a worthwhile endeavor. A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of secondary stakeholder groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of an environmental group 
B)  Members of national government and communities 
C)  Managers and employees of an organization 
D)  Suppliers of a global business service firm 
A)  Members of an environmental group 
B)  Members of national government and communities 
C)  Managers and employees of an organization 
D)  Suppliers of a global business service firm A

Question 4

In the context of institutions and corporate social responsibility (CSR),firms adopting defensive strategy:

Accepted Answer

A)  view corporate social responsibility as a worthwhile endeavor. 
B)  initially admit responsibility but often fight it. 
C)  have strong informal normative and cognitive beliefs. 
D)  will emerge with new industry norms that comply with corporate social responsibility. 
A)  view corporate social responsibility as a worthwhile endeavor. 
B)  initially admit responsibility but often fight it. 
C)  have strong informal normative and cognitive beliefs. 
D)  will emerge with new industry norms that comply with corporate social responsibility.

Question 5

Which of the following is an informal institution that affects corporate social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulatory pressures 
B)  Normative pressures 
C)  Value pressures 
D)  Imitability pressures 
A)  Regulatory pressures 
B)  Normative pressures 
C)  Value pressures 
D)  Imitability pressures

Question 6

When firms participate in social causes,they add value to a firm's resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When Starbucks CEO Howard said "we must balance our responsibility to create value for shareholders with a social conscience",which CSR strategy was he referring to?

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive strategy 
B)  internalizing strategy 
C)  accommodative strategy 
D)  proactive strategy 
A)  reactive strategy 
B)  internalizing strategy 
C)  accommodative strategy 
D)  proactive strategy

Question 8

According to a stakeholder view of the firm,a balanced triple bottom line focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic,social,and environmental performances. 
B)  normative,cognitive,and value creation performances. 
C)  planning,organization,and control performances. 
D)  formal,informal,and resource performances. 
A)  economic,social,and environmental performances. 
B)  normative,cognitive,and value creation performances. 
C)  planning,organization,and control performances. 
D)  formal,informal,and resource performances.

Question 9

A _____ is indicated by relatively little or no support by top management for corporate social responsibility (CSR)causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive strategy 
B)  defensive strategy 
C)  localization strategy 
D)  proactive strategy 
A)  reactive strategy 
B)  defensive strategy 
C)  localization strategy 
D)  proactive strategy

Question 10

Explain the fundamental debate on corporate social responsibility (CSR)by highlighting the views of free market advocates and CSR advocates.

Accepted Answer

The corporate social responsibility (CSR

Question 11

In the context of strategic response framework,a reactive strategy is indicated by complete support by the top management for corporate social responsibility (CSR)causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The term global sustainability is defined as the ability:

Accepted Answer

A)  to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs in future. 
B)  to meet the needs of the present by utilizing the existing resources to the maximum. 
C)  to create new sources of energy and utilize them within a short span of time. 
D)  to suppress the needs of present generation to protect the ability of future generations to meet their needs in future. 
A)  to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs in future. 
B)  to meet the needs of the present by utilizing the existing resources to the maximum. 
C)  to create new sources of energy and utilize them within a short span of time. 
D)  to suppress the needs of present generation to protect the ability of future generations to meet their needs in future.

Question 13

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)refers to the consideration of,and response to,issues beyond the narrow economic,technical,and legal requirements of the firm to accomplish social benefits along with the traditional economic gains that the firm seeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a formal institution that affects corporate social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulatory pressures 
B)  Normative pressures 
C)  Cognitive pressures 
D)  Imitability pressures 
A)  Regulatory pressures 
B)  Normative pressures 
C)  Cognitive pressures 
D)  Imitability pressures

Question 15

Define global sustainability and explain its importance in the 21st century.

Accepted Answer

Global sustainability is defined as the

Question 16

At the heart of corporate social responsibility (CSR),the concept of _____ refers to any group or individual who can affect or is affected by a firm's actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  social worker 
B)  stakeholder 
C)  intermediary 
D)  sponsor 
A)  social worker 
B)  stakeholder 
C)  intermediary 
D)  sponsor

Question 17

What corporate social responsibility (CSR)critics describe as "greed" is often translated as "incentive" in the vocabulary of free market advocates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Michael is a manager at a tannery.In the wake of numerous protests from animal activists,he suggested adopting corporate social responsibility (CSR)values.In this case,which of the following will be true if he has a positive view toward CSR values?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will not necessarily be ethical or sincere. 
B)  He will not truly and genuinely internalize corporate social responsibility (CSR)concerns. 
C)  He will view it simply as an instrument to make good profits. 
D)  He will be self-motivated to do it right regardless of social pressures. 
A)  He will not necessarily be ethical or sincere. 
B)  He will not truly and genuinely internalize corporate social responsibility (CSR)concerns. 
C)  He will view it simply as an instrument to make good profits. 
D)  He will be self-motivated to do it right regardless of social pressures.

Question 19

In the context of institutions and corporate social responsibility (CSR),which of the following is true of the firms that adopt reactive strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Due to increased social concern,they anticipate responsibility and endeavor to do more than is required. 
B)  They admit responsibility of their actions but often fight it. 
C)  Corporate social responsibility is internalized through cognitive beliefs. 
D)  They do not feel compelled to act in the absence of disasters and outcries. 
A)  Due to increased social concern,they anticipate responsibility and endeavor to do more than is required. 
B)  They admit responsibility of their actions but often fight it. 
C)  Corporate social responsibility is internalized through cognitive beliefs. 
D)  They do not feel compelled to act in the absence of disasters and outcries.

Question 20

In the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR),which of the following statements is true of the VRIO (Value,Rarity,Imitability,and Organization)framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resources that are hard to imitate give firms a sustainable competitive advantage. 
B)  Corporate social responsibility (CSR)-related resources are always rare. 
C)  A firm's participation in social causes adds value to its resources. 
D)  Complementary assets,by themselves,may enable a firm to fully utilize its CSR potential. 
A)  Resources that are hard to imitate give firms a sustainable competitive advantage. 
B)  Corporate social responsibility (CSR)-related resources are always rare. 
C)  A firm's participation in social causes adds value to its resources. 
D)  Complementary assets,by themselves,may enable a firm to fully utilize its CSR potential.

Managers who adopt accommodative strategy would view corporate social responsibility (CSR)as an added cost or nuisance.

Rues and West is a pharmaceutical firm based in Belwick.It was recently condemned by many social organizations for the harmful after-effects triggered by its new painkiller.In this scenario,which of the following will be true if Rues and West adopted a reactive strategy?

Which of the following is an example of secondary stakeholder groups?

In the context of institutions and corporate social responsibility (CSR),firms adopting defensive strategy:

Which of the following is an informal institution that affects corporate social responsibility?

When firms participate in social causes,they add value to a firm's resources.

When Starbucks CEO Howard said "we must balance our responsibility to create value for shareholders with a social conscience",which CSR strategy was he referring to?

According to a stakeholder view of the firm,a balanced triple bottom line focuses on:

A _____ is indicated by relatively little or no support by top management for corporate social responsibility (CSR)causes.

Explain the fundamental debate on corporate social responsibility (CSR)by highlighting the views of free market advocates and CSR advocates.

In the context of strategic response framework,a reactive strategy is indicated by complete support by the top management for corporate social responsibility (CSR)causes.

The term global sustainability is defined as the ability:

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)refers to the consideration of,and response to,issues beyond the narrow economic,technical,and legal requirements of the firm to accomplish social benefits along with the traditional economic gains that the firm seeks.

Which of the following is a formal institution that affects corporate social responsibility?

Define global sustainability and explain its importance in the 21st century.

At the heart of corporate social responsibility (CSR),the concept of _____ refers to any group or individual who can affect or is affected by a firm's actions.

What corporate social responsibility (CSR)critics describe as "greed" is often translated as "incentive" in the vocabulary of free market advocates.

Michael is a manager at a tannery.In the wake of numerous protests from animal activists,he suggested adopting corporate social responsibility (CSR)values.In this case,which of the following will be true if he has a positive view toward CSR values?

In the context of institutions and corporate social responsibility (CSR),which of the following is true of the firms that adopt reactive strategy?

In the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR),which of the following statements is true of the VRIO (Value,Rarity,Imitability,and Organization)framework?

Globalizing Business

Understanding Politics Laws Economics

Emphasizing Cultures Ethics Norms

Leveraging Resources Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing On Global Regional Integration

Growing Internationalizing The Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Making Alliances Acquisitions Work

Strategizing Structuring Learning Around The World

Managing Human Resources Globally

Competing On Marketing and Supply Chain Management

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Exam 15: Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Globally

Managers who adopt accommodative strategy would view corporate social responsibility (CSR)as an added cost or nuisance.

Rues and West is a pharmaceutical firm based in Belwick.It was recently condemned by many social organizations for the harmful after-effects triggered by its new painkiller.In this scenario,which of the following will be true if Rues and West adopted a reactive strategy?

Which of the following is an example of secondary stakeholder groups?

In the context of institutions and corporate social responsibility (CSR),firms adopting defensive strategy:

Which of the following is an informal institution that affects corporate social responsibility?

When firms participate in social causes,they add value to a firm's resources.

When Starbucks CEO Howard said "we must balance our responsibility to create value for shareholders with a social conscience",which CSR strategy was he referring to?

According to a stakeholder view of the firm,a balanced triple bottom line focuses on:

A _____ is indicated by relatively little or no support by top management for corporate social responsibility (CSR)causes.

Explain the fundamental debate on corporate social responsibility (CSR)by highlighting the views of free market advocates and CSR advocates.

In the context of strategic response framework,a reactive strategy is indicated by complete support by the top management for corporate social responsibility (CSR)causes.

The term global sustainability is defined as the ability:

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)refers to the consideration of,and response to,issues beyond the narrow economic,technical,and legal requirements of the firm to accomplish social benefits along with the traditional economic gains that the firm seeks.

Which of the following is a formal institution that affects corporate social responsibility?

Define global sustainability and explain its importance in the 21st century.

At the heart of corporate social responsibility (CSR),the concept of _____ refers to any group or individual who can affect or is affected by a firm's actions.

What corporate social responsibility (CSR)critics describe as "greed" is often translated as "incentive" in the vocabulary of free market advocates.

Michael is a manager at a tannery.In the wake of numerous protests from animal activists,he suggested adopting corporate social responsibility (CSR)values.In this case,which of the following will be true if he has a positive view toward CSR values?

In the context of institutions and corporate social responsibility (CSR),which of the following is true of the firms that adopt reactive strategy?

In the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR),which of the following statements is true of the VRIO (Value,Rarity,Imitability,and Organization)framework?

Globalizing Business

Understanding Politics Laws Economics

Emphasizing Cultures Ethics Norms

Leveraging Resources Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing On Global Regional Integration

Growing Internationalizing The Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Making Alliances Acquisitions Work

Strategizing Structuring Learning Around The World

Managing Human Resources Globally

Competing On Marketing and Supply Chain Management

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