Exam 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Which of the following best exemplifies a company with a strong ethical culture?

Daniel notices that one of his colleagues arrives late and leaves early from work every day. In deciding whether or not to report this behavior, what must he do first?

Employees expect businesses to

John F. Kennedy's consumer bill of rights outlined four rights: the right to be informed, the right to choose, the right to be heard, and the right to

What is true about the role of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection?

Which of the following is NOT a question to consider in determining whether an action is ethical?

Braxton Foods, Inc. started using a new preservative in its products. However, it didn't include anywhere on its packaging that this preservative could cause an allergic reaction to people who are allergic to milk products. This is a violation of the consumers' right to

A set of formalized rules and standards that describes what a company expects of its employees is called a

Which statement is true regarding business ethics and social responsibility?

Lance's boss often goes on Facebook at work. As a result, the rest of his team goes on Facebook as well. This is an example of which factor of influence regarding ethical behavior?

Joylene and Kurt are competing for a promotion. Hoping to sway her manager to promote her over Kurt, Joylene gives her manager an expensive bottle of wine. This is an example of

A business must choose to be either profitable or socially responsible; they cannot be both.

What has research shown regarding the relationship between social responsibility and profitability?

Which law reformed the financial industry and offered consumers protection against complex and/or deceptive financial products?

Tracor Industries decided to buy less expensive materials from a foreign supplier that resulted in a significant reduction in the quality of its product. As a result, company sales dropped, many retailers refused to carry the product, and consumers left negative reviews online about the product. This is an example of

When it comes to ethical behavior, co-workers and superiors exert significant control over one's choices at work through authority and example.

All of the following are ways businesses are working to resolve environmental concerns EXCEPT

Spending an excessive amount of time on personal e-mails, submitting personal expenses on company expense reports, and using the company copier for personal use are all examples of

People in the entertainment industry claim that requiring warning labels on movies and videogames violates their ________ right.

A local landscaping company donates and plants a tree in the community for every new client that uses its landscaping design services. This exhibits the company's