Question 1

All of the following are forms of corruption, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What does "actions of a similar nature" mean regarding exemptions to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  payments that are made and are viewed as legal in a foreign country 
B)  payments that facilitate or expedite processes within legal bounds 
C)  ignoring unethical behavior that is viewed as normal in a foreign country 
D)  asking for special treatment by making payments to government authorities 
A)  payments that are made and are viewed as legal in a foreign country 
B)  payments that facilitate or expedite processes within legal bounds 
C)  ignoring unethical behavior that is viewed as normal in a foreign country 
D)  asking for special treatment by making payments to government authorities

Question 3

A company based in the United States wants to merge with a company in Australia. However, the U.S. company is aware of another organization in India that would like to merge with the Australian company. To win the agreement, the company has planted a mole within the competing company to gain information as to their strategy to win the merger. What form of corruption would this likely fall under within the United Nations Convention Against Corruption?

Accepted Answer

A)  bribery 
B)  trading in influence 
C)  abuse of Functions 
D)  various acts of corruption 
A)  bribery 
B)  trading in influence 
C)  abuse of Functions 
D)  various acts of corruption

Question 4

Which of the following acts does not apply to both public officials and private sectors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Singapore's Prevention of Corruption Act 
B)  UK Bribery Act 
C)  Criminal Law of the PRC 
D)  OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention 
A)  Singapore's Prevention of Corruption Act 
B)  UK Bribery Act 
C)  Criminal Law of the PRC 
D)  OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention

Question 5

To which countries does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act apply, and when must it be followed?

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is for

Question 6

Any tip given during a business transaction is considered a bribe.

Accepted Answer

A)  true, because tips are not required in addition to payment 
B)  false, because tips can be allowed in some instances 
C)  true, because a tip is above the required payment and is a way to ask for something additional in return 
D)  false, because a tip is only a bribe when it is not requested 
A)  true, because tips are not required in addition to payment 
B)  false, because tips can be allowed in some instances 
C)  true, because a tip is above the required payment and is a way to ask for something additional in return 
D)  false, because a tip is only a bribe when it is not requested

Question 7

In addition to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the United States is also associated with which one of the following anticorruption guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  United Nations Convention Against Corruption 
B)  UK Bribery Act of 2010 
C)  Anti-Unfair Competition Law of PRC 
D)  Clean Company Act 
A)  United Nations Convention Against Corruption 
B)  UK Bribery Act of 2010 
C)  Anti-Unfair Competition Law of PRC 
D)  Clean Company Act

Question 8

One way a company can allow for employees to give gifts when it is customary in do to so in another country is to do all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  give the employee an account for gift giving as long as it helps with the business transaction 
B)  provide company-branded items to be given as gifts 
C)  allow for a company-sponsored meal as a show of appreciation 
D)  set limits on the value of the gift 
A)  give the employee an account for gift giving as long as it helps with the business transaction 
B)  provide company-branded items to be given as gifts 
C)  allow for a company-sponsored meal as a show of appreciation 
D)  set limits on the value of the gift

Question 9

When working in another country, it can be easy to fall into the temptation to act the same way as that country's residents. What can occur in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of fitting in by following the foreign norms of behavior 
B)  a loss of ethical boundaries when it comes to corruption 
C)  ensuring that the company's well-being is at the forefront 
D)  following company policies and procedures for ethical behavior 
A)  a sense of fitting in by following the foreign norms of behavior 
B)  a loss of ethical boundaries when it comes to corruption 
C)  ensuring that the company's well-being is at the forefront 
D)  following company policies and procedures for ethical behavior

Question 10

When countries have varied definitions for what constitutes bribery, what should an employee do to ensure appropriate behavior when working abroad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a clear understanding of what is allowed in the visiting country. 
B)  Follow the company's policies and procedures. 
C)  Use their own ethical guidelines for what is right. 
D)  Do what is best for the company to achieve its goals. 
A)  Have a clear understanding of what is allowed in the visiting country. 
B)  Follow the company's policies and procedures. 
C)  Use their own ethical guidelines for what is right. 
D)  Do what is best for the company to achieve its goals.

Question 11

When something is given in private and with an expectation, it is known as what?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What are some instances when a company may change their policy to allow the acceptance of gifts?

Accepted Answer

A)  during the holidays 
B)  during times of crisis 
C)  during times of staff shortages 
D)  all of the above 
A)  during the holidays 
B)  during times of crisis 
C)  during times of staff shortages 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

A state representative is fundraising for their next term. The state representative and the founder of an organization agree that legislation will be passed in return for the organization's contribution to the state representative's fundraiser. Which one of the following choices best describes this scenario?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Situations where bribery is likely to occur include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  structuring a business with checks and balances that make processes a little more complex 
B)  working in a career where tips and gifts are a normal part of doing business 
C)  having an informal process for business transactions 
D)  having a single person be in a powerful, decision-making position 
A)  structuring a business with checks and balances that make processes a little more complex 
B)  working in a career where tips and gifts are a normal part of doing business 
C)  having an informal process for business transactions 
D)  having a single person be in a powerful, decision-making position

Question 15

Reciprocity has both positive social impacts and which one of the following choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive transactional requirements 
B)  negative ethical repercussions 
C)  positive career boosters 
D)  negative harmful uses 
A)  positive transactional requirements 
B)  negative ethical repercussions 
C)  positive career boosters 
D)  negative harmful uses

All of the following are forms of corruption, EXCEPT

What does "actions of a similar nature" mean regarding exemptions to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Which of the following acts does not apply to both public officials and private sectors?

To which countries does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act apply, and when must it be followed?

Any tip given during a business transaction is considered a bribe.

In addition to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the United States is also associated with which one of the following anticorruption guidelines?

One way a company can allow for employees to give gifts when it is customary in do to so in another country is to do all of the following, EXCEPT

When working in another country, it can be easy to fall into the temptation to act the same way as that country's residents. What can occur in this situation?

When countries have varied definitions for what constitutes bribery, what should an employee do to ensure appropriate behavior when working abroad?

When something is given in private and with an expectation, it is known as what?

What are some instances when a company may change their policy to allow the acceptance of gifts?

Situations where bribery is likely to occur include all of the following, EXCEPT

Reciprocity has both positive social impacts and which one of the following choices?

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Exam 10: Bribery and Corruption

All of the following are forms of corruption, EXCEPT

What does "actions of a similar nature" mean regarding exemptions to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Which of the following acts does not apply to both public officials and private sectors?

To which countries does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act apply, and when must it be followed?

Any tip given during a business transaction is considered a bribe.

In addition to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the United States is also associated with which one of the following anticorruption guidelines?

One way a company can allow for employees to give gifts when it is customary in do to so in another country is to do all of the following, EXCEPT

When working in another country, it can be easy to fall into the temptation to act the same way as that country's residents. What can occur in this situation?

When countries have varied definitions for what constitutes bribery, what should an employee do to ensure appropriate behavior when working abroad?

When something is given in private and with an expectation, it is known as what?

What are some instances when a company may change their policy to allow the acceptance of gifts?

Situations where bribery is likely to occur include all of the following, EXCEPT

Reciprocity has both positive social impacts and which one of the following choices?

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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