Question 1

As applied to social responsibility, social audits represent what function of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlling 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Leading 
D)  Directing 
E)  Planning 
A)  Controlling 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Leading 
D)  Directing 
E)  Planning

Question 2

____________________, organization culture, and how the organization responds to whistleblowers all help shape and define people's perceptions of the organization's stance on social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________, organization culture, and how the organization...

Question 3

The National Organization of Women works to influence legislators to support NOW's positions. NOW is a

Accepted Answer

A)  political action committee. 
B)  government stakeholder. 
C)  public regulator. 
D)  lobbyist. 
E)  multinational corporation. 
A)  political action committee. 
B)  government stakeholder. 
C)  public regulator. 
D)  lobbyist. 
E)  multinational corporation.

Question 4

How does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act affect ethical leadership?

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also known as SO

Question 5

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite, they are given a place to stand. When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop. Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores. Shop Rite is an example of the ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive 
A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive

Question 6

Do you think current regulations regarding how corporations influence government, and vice versa, are adequate? Why?

Accepted Answer

The current regulations regarding how co

Question 7

____ is a thorough, formal analysis of the effectiveness of a firm's response to social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  An ethics review 
B)  A legal compliance assessment 
C)  A corporate conduct review 
D)  A corporate social audit 
E)  Whistle-blowing 
A)  An ethics review 
B)  A legal compliance assessment 
C)  A corporate conduct review 
D)  A corporate social audit 
E)  Whistle-blowing

Question 8

The ____ is not a government regulatory agency.

Accepted Answer

A)  Securities and Exchange Commission 
B)  Federal Aviation Administration 
C)  Federal Communications Commission 
D)  American Civil Liberties Union 
E)  Environmental Protection Agency 
A)  Securities and Exchange Commission 
B)  Federal Aviation Administration 
C)  Federal Communications Commission 
D)  American Civil Liberties Union 
E)  Environmental Protection Agency

Question 9

____________________ compliance is the extent to which a firm lives up to the basic statutory requirements governing its operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ compliance is the extent to which...

Question 10

Genzyme is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures Cerdase, a drug that treats a genetic illness called Gaucher's disease, which is a life-threatening illness that affects 20,000 people worldwide. A year's supply of the drug costs $200,000. Given what you know about the various approaches to social responsibility, you might assume that Genzyme takes a(n) ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive 
A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive

Question 11

According to the concept of managerial ethics, which of the following is NOT considered an economic agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competitors 
B)  Suppliers 
C)  Unions 
D)  Regulatory agencies 
E)  Owners/stockholders 
A)  Competitors 
B)  Suppliers 
C)  Unions 
D)  Regulatory agencies 
E)  Owners/stockholders

Question 12

L'Oreal has a foundation responsible for corporate philanthropy. This is a(n) ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

A)  defensive 
B)  accommodative 
C)  proactive 
D)  reactive 
E)  participative 
A)  defensive 
B)  accommodative 
C)  proactive 
D)  reactive 
E)  participative

Question 13

Which of the following is the MOST common approach to the management of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top management support 
B)  A multipage book of organizational policies and procedures 
C)  An unwritten code of ethics 
D)  A written code of ethics and top management support 
E)  government regulation 
A)  Top management support 
B)  A multipage book of organizational policies and procedures 
C)  An unwritten code of ethics 
D)  A written code of ethics and top management support 
E)  government regulation

Question 14

A firm is taking a(n) ____ stance when it actively looks for ways to benefit society as well as meeting its obligations and responding to requests.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive 
A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive

Question 15

After Japan won the World Cup one of its players apologized profusely for appearing to criticize the coach. American athletes in many sports criticize fellow players, coaches, and managers. This is an example of how ethical behavior is similar across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Our government uses the tax codes to indirectly influence our behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments offered by those who oppose corporations habitually engaging in social responsibility programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Based on their legal status, organizations are technically prohibited from such activities. 
B)  Such activity detracts from the basic mission society has given business. 
C)  Social responsibility programs have the potential to create substantial conflicts of interest. 
D)  Business executives lack the expertise to make decisions about social programs. 
E)  There is too much potential for the abuse of the power that corporations have already without adding to it. 
A)  Based on their legal status, organizations are technically prohibited from such activities. 
B)  Such activity detracts from the basic mission society has given business. 
C)  Social responsibility programs have the potential to create substantial conflicts of interest. 
D)  Business executives lack the expertise to make decisions about social programs. 
E)  There is too much potential for the abuse of the power that corporations have already without adding to it.

Question 18

Briefly describe the three major areas of special concern with respect to managerial ethics.

Accepted Answer

Managerial ethics pertain to the moral g

Question 19

____________________ compliance is the establishment of formal committees to evaluate alleged ethical misconduct by an employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ compliance is the establishment of formal...

Question 20

Which of the following actions is NOT part of an organization's attempts to evaluate social performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate social audits 
B)  Whistle-blowing by employees 
C)  Requiring employees to sign agreements to abide by its code of ethics 
D)  Reviewing its responses to questionable conduct 
E)  Examining the impact that the corporate culture has on the firm's social performance 
A)  Corporate social audits 
B)  Whistle-blowing by employees 
C)  Requiring employees to sign agreements to abide by its code of ethics 
D)  Reviewing its responses to questionable conduct 
E)  Examining the impact that the corporate culture has on the firm's social performance

As applied to social responsibility, social audits represent what function of management?

____________________, organization culture, and how the organization responds to whistleblowers all help shape and define people's perceptions of the organization's stance on social responsibility.

The National Organization of Women works to influence legislators to support NOW's positions. NOW is a

How does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act affect ethical leadership?

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite, they are given a place to stand. When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop. Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores. Shop Rite is an example of the ____ stance.

Do you think current regulations regarding how corporations influence government, and vice versa, are adequate? Why?

____ is a thorough, formal analysis of the effectiveness of a firm's response to social responsibility.

The ____ is not a government regulatory agency.

____________________ compliance is the extent to which a firm lives up to the basic statutory requirements governing its operations.

According to the concept of managerial ethics, which of the following is NOT considered an economic agent?

L'Oreal has a foundation responsible for corporate philanthropy. This is a(n) ____ stance.

Which of the following is the MOST common approach to the management of ethics?

A firm is taking a(n) ____ stance when it actively looks for ways to benefit society as well as meeting its obligations and responding to requests.

After Japan won the World Cup one of its players apologized profusely for appearing to criticize the coach. American athletes in many sports criticize fellow players, coaches, and managers. This is an example of how ethical behavior is similar across cultures.

Our government uses the tax codes to indirectly influence our behavior.

Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments offered by those who oppose corporations habitually engaging in social responsibility programs?

Briefly describe the three major areas of special concern with respect to managerial ethics.

____________________ compliance is the establishment of formal committees to evaluate alleged ethical misconduct by an employee.

Which of the following actions is NOT part of an organization's attempts to evaluate social performance?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 4: Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

As applied to social responsibility, social audits represent what function of management?

____________________, organization culture, and how the organization responds to whistleblowers all help shape and define people's perceptions of the organization's stance on social responsibility.

The National Organization of Women works to influence legislators to support NOW's positions. NOW is a

How does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act affect ethical leadership?

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite, they are given a place to stand. When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop. Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores. Shop Rite is an example of the ____ stance.

Do you think current regulations regarding how corporations influence government, and vice versa, are adequate? Why?

____ is a thorough, formal analysis of the effectiveness of a firm's response to social responsibility.

The ____ is not a government regulatory agency.

____________________ compliance is the extent to which a firm lives up to the basic statutory requirements governing its operations.

According to the concept of managerial ethics, which of the following is NOT considered an economic agent?

L'Oreal has a foundation responsible for corporate philanthropy. This is a(n) ____ stance.

Which of the following is the MOST common approach to the management of ethics?

A firm is taking a(n) ____ stance when it actively looks for ways to benefit society as well as meeting its obligations and responding to requests.

After Japan won the World Cup one of its players apologized profusely for appearing to criticize the coach. American athletes in many sports criticize fellow players, coaches, and managers. This is an example of how ethical behavior is similar across cultures.

Our government uses the tax codes to indirectly influence our behavior.

Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments offered by those who oppose corporations habitually engaging in social responsibility programs?

Briefly describe the three major areas of special concern with respect to managerial ethics.

____________________ compliance is the establishment of formal committees to evaluate alleged ethical misconduct by an employee.

Which of the following actions is NOT part of an organization's attempts to evaluate social performance?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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