Question 1

People might be bribed to avoid having information released to the public or to police. This may cause those being bribed to do which one of the following choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  act in unethical and illegal ways 
B)  pay money to keep the information secret 
C)  face jail time if the information is released 
D)  claim that the information is untrue 
A)  act in unethical and illegal ways 
B)  pay money to keep the information secret 
C)  face jail time if the information is released 
D)  claim that the information is untrue A

Question 2

How does using the process of PERMA help in a situation that could involve corruption?

Accepted Answer

If an individual is dealing with possible corrupt situation, PERMA walks them through questions to help them consider how their actions could make them feel, how they could impact their lives and their relationships with others, and how they can reach their goals. If the answers to the questions are not in the individual's best interests or make them feel that the outcome is not beneficial or ethical, they should not follow through with the action.

Question 3

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  United States companies 
B)  stockholders 
C)  informal social organizations 
D)  employees 
A)  United States companies 
B)  stockholders 
C)  informal social organizations 
D)  employees C

Question 4

A public organization has hired workers who are not legally allowed to work in the United States. Because of this, the workers are paid less than minimum wage and are also paid under the table, meaning no taxes are paid. Which one of the following choices best describes this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  corruption 
B)  graft 
C)  bribery 
D)  fraud 
A)  corruption 
B)  graft 
C)  bribery 
D)  fraud

Question 5

Fraud is viewed as a kind of deception. Which one of the following choices best describes this?

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional 
B)  unintentional 
C)  negligent 
D)  passive 
A)  intentional 
B)  unintentional 
C)  negligent 
D)  passive

Question 6

When employees are allowed to accept gifts, they should strictly have what purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  show appreciation 
B)  encourage special treatment 
C)  highlight a person's potential for promotion 
D)  receive something in return 
A)  show appreciation 
B)  encourage special treatment 
C)  highlight a person's potential for promotion 
D)  receive something in return

Question 7

What is the difference between positive reciprocity and negative reciprocity?

Accepted Answer

Positive reciprocity occurs when kindnes

Question 8

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation in which someone lies about their abilities and skill to get a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  corruption 
B)  fraud 
C)  graft 
D)  bribery 
A)  corruption 
B)  fraud 
C)  graft 
D)  bribery

Question 9

When an employee gives a monetary gift, it should be given as what type of gift to not be categorized as a bribe?

Accepted Answer

A)  a gift card 
B)  a money order 
C)  a donation 
D)  a tip 
A)  a gift card 
B)  a money order 
C)  a donation 
D)  a tip

Question 10

A company's anticorruption and bribery policy should include all of the following choices, except

Accepted Answer

A)  what gifts are allowed to be given during a business transaction 
B)  what gifts are allowed to be received during a business transaction 
C)  what the penalty is for acting outside the policy boundaries 
D)  how much one can spend on a hotel while staying in another country 
A)  what gifts are allowed to be given during a business transaction 
B)  what gifts are allowed to be received during a business transaction 
C)  what the penalty is for acting outside the policy boundaries 
D)  how much one can spend on a hotel while staying in another country

Question 11

Corruption doesn't hurt anyone except those who are involved directly in the act or exchange.

Accepted Answer

A)  This is true because only the individuals involved could face jail time. 
B)  This is true because it can hurt a business's reputation if an employee acts in a corrupt manner and no one else will be impacted. 
C)  This is false because corruption can have an impact on those indirectly involved, such as the community, suppliers, employees, and the economy. 
D)  This is false because those involved made sure to not implicate anyone else in the act or exchange. 
A)  This is true because only the individuals involved could face jail time. 
B)  This is true because it can hurt a business's reputation if an employee acts in a corrupt manner and no one else will be impacted. 
C)  This is false because corruption can have an impact on those indirectly involved, such as the community, suppliers, employees, and the economy. 
D)  This is false because those involved made sure to not implicate anyone else in the act or exchange.

Question 12

All ______ is corruption, but not all corruption is defined as which term?

Accepted Answer

A)  bribery; illegal 
B)  graft; unethical 
C)  bribery; bribery 
D)  fraud; intentional 
A)  bribery; illegal 
B)  graft; unethical 
C)  bribery; bribery 
D)  fraud; intentional

Question 13

Which one of the following choices best describes how a gift becomes a bribe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gift is expensive. 
B)  The gift giver expects something in return. 
C)  A gift is personalized for a specific person. 
D)  The gift is given in front of a group of people. 
A)  The gift is expensive. 
B)  The gift giver expects something in return. 
C)  A gift is personalized for a specific person. 
D)  The gift is given in front of a group of people.

Question 14

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation where someone does something in exchange for something else that is similar in value or meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity 
B)  bartering 
C)  bribery 
D)  friendship 
A)  reciprocity 
B)  bartering 
C)  bribery 
D)  friendship

Question 15

Which item causes a conflict of interest and is used to persuade a certain behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  a tip 
B)  a gift 
C)  a bribe 
D)  jewelry 
A)  a tip 
B)  a gift 
C)  a bribe 
D)  jewelry

Question 16

Reciprocity can be a negative or positive interaction between people depending on whom?

Accepted Answer

A)  the initiator 
B)  the receiver 
C)  the observer 
D)  the supervisor 
A)  the initiator 
B)  the receiver 
C)  the observer 
D)  the supervisor

Question 17

Charles is working as a representative on behalf of his company to close a deal with a company based on China. He knows that gifts are welcome when doing business in China and he wants to respect the customs as well as make good impression to help build a relationship. The company in China is connected to the Chinese government, and Charles knows that he could sway the company in his favor if he reaches out to his connection in the government and offers an incentive. If Charles did this, he would be in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act because

Accepted Answer

A)  it could be viewed as a bribe even though it is acceptable in Chinese culture 
B)  Charles works for an American company 
C)  a foreign official would be involved 
D)  all of the above 
A)  it could be viewed as a bribe even though it is acceptable in Chinese culture 
B)  Charles works for an American company 
C)  a foreign official would be involved 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Why do many companies not allow employees to accept gifts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They don't want other employees to feel left out. 
B)  The employees may expect gifts during all business interactions. 
C)  The gifts could influence business decisions. 
D)  The company wants to determine if the gift is of value. 
A)  They don't want other employees to feel left out. 
B)  The employees may expect gifts during all business interactions. 
C)  The gifts could influence business decisions. 
D)  The company wants to determine if the gift is of value.

Question 19

Giving someone money for them to do something in return that they normally would not do is bribery and is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical actions 
B)  reciprocity 
C)  social norms 
D)  quid pro quo 
A)  ethical actions 
B)  reciprocity 
C)  social norms 
D)  quid pro quo

Question 20

Why is corrupt behavior so harmful?

Accepted Answer

Corrupt behavior is harmful because it n

People might be bribed to avoid having information released to the public or to police. This may cause those being bribed to do which one of the following choices?

How does using the process of PERMA help in a situation that could involve corruption?

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to all of the following, EXCEPT

A public organization has hired workers who are not legally allowed to work in the United States. Because of this, the workers are paid less than minimum wage and are also paid under the table, meaning no taxes are paid. Which one of the following choices best describes this scenario?

Fraud is viewed as a kind of deception. Which one of the following choices best describes this?

When employees are allowed to accept gifts, they should strictly have what purpose?

What is the difference between positive reciprocity and negative reciprocity?

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation in which someone lies about their abilities and skill to get a job?

When an employee gives a monetary gift, it should be given as what type of gift to not be categorized as a bribe?

A company's anticorruption and bribery policy should include all of the following choices, except

Corruption doesn't hurt anyone except those who are involved directly in the act or exchange.

All ______ is corruption, but not all corruption is defined as which term?

Which one of the following choices best describes how a gift becomes a bribe?

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation where someone does something in exchange for something else that is similar in value or meaning?

Which item causes a conflict of interest and is used to persuade a certain behavior?

Reciprocity can be a negative or positive interaction between people depending on whom?

Why do many companies not allow employees to accept gifts?

Giving someone money for them to do something in return that they normally would not do is bribery and is an example of

Why is corrupt behavior so harmful?

Introduction: Why Study Business Ethics

Theories of Morality and Business Ethics

Living a Great Life: Perma, Mission, and Ethical Decision Making

Corporate Organization and the Role of Stakeholders

Ethics and Compliance in the Corporation

Culture Matters

Ethics in a Global Society and Economy

Power and Its Uses

Conflict of Interest

Integrity and Mercy

Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship

Ethics and Technology: Issues for the Twenty-First Century

Ethics and a Market Economy

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Exam 10: Bribery and Corruption

People might be bribed to avoid having information released to the public or to police. This may cause those being bribed to do which one of the following choices?

How does using the process of PERMA help in a situation that could involve corruption?

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to all of the following, EXCEPT

A public organization has hired workers who are not legally allowed to work in the United States. Because of this, the workers are paid less than minimum wage and are also paid under the table, meaning no taxes are paid. Which one of the following choices best describes this scenario?

Fraud is viewed as a kind of deception. Which one of the following choices best describes this?

When employees are allowed to accept gifts, they should strictly have what purpose?

What is the difference between positive reciprocity and negative reciprocity?

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation in which someone lies about their abilities and skill to get a job?

When an employee gives a monetary gift, it should be given as what type of gift to not be categorized as a bribe?

A company's anticorruption and bribery policy should include all of the following choices, except

Corruption doesn't hurt anyone except those who are involved directly in the act or exchange.

All ______ is corruption, but not all corruption is defined as which term?

Which one of the following choices best describes how a gift becomes a bribe?

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation where someone does something in exchange for something else that is similar in value or meaning?

Which item causes a conflict of interest and is used to persuade a certain behavior?

Reciprocity can be a negative or positive interaction between people depending on whom?

Why do many companies not allow employees to accept gifts?

Giving someone money for them to do something in return that they normally would not do is bribery and is an example of

Why is corrupt behavior so harmful?

Introduction: Why Study Business Ethics

Theories of Morality and Business Ethics

Living a Great Life: Perma, Mission, and Ethical Decision Making

Corporate Organization and the Role of Stakeholders

Ethics and Compliance in the Corporation

Culture Matters

Ethics in a Global Society and Economy

Power and Its Uses

Conflict of Interest

Integrity and Mercy

Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship

Ethics and Technology: Issues for the Twenty-First Century

Ethics and a Market Economy

Filters