Question 1

An organization that proactively attempts to foster an open, respectful, and civil atmosphere

Accepted Answer

A)  will likely fail, because research indicates that human beings will always find ways to abuse power 
B)  should enforce such a culture by creating harsh punishments for those found to be out of compliance 
C)  is likely to be sued by employees who do not wish to abide by this culture's rules 
D)  is less likely to have to deal with instances and occurrences of employees abusing their power 
A)  will likely fail, because research indicates that human beings will always find ways to abuse power 
B)  should enforce such a culture by creating harsh punishments for those found to be out of compliance 
C)  is likely to be sued by employees who do not wish to abide by this culture's rules 
D)  is less likely to have to deal with instances and occurrences of employees abusing their power D

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning best practice programs is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Best practice programs are effective but expensive to set up and maintain, and thus are not used by many companies. 
B)  A robust best practice program should help promote a safe, transparent, and welcoming organization culture and environment. 
C)  Best practice programs are generally only implemented by large companies due to their cost. 
D)  Best practice programs have been criticized for being too generic. 
A)  Best practice programs are effective but expensive to set up and maintain, and thus are not used by many companies. 
B)  A robust best practice program should help promote a safe, transparent, and welcoming organization culture and environment. 
C)  Best practice programs are generally only implemented by large companies due to their cost. 
D)  Best practice programs have been criticized for being too generic. B

Question 3

Which of the following represents a true statement with respect to workplace bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Other employees will immediately side with the individual being bullied. 
B)  Some employees may feel coerced to side with the bully. 
C)  All other employees will simply ignore the situation and refuse to be involved. 
D)  Reporting incidences of workplace bullying is usually fruitless due to lack of proof. 
A)  Other employees will immediately side with the individual being bullied. 
B)  Some employees may feel coerced to side with the bully. 
C)  All other employees will simply ignore the situation and refuse to be involved. 
D)  Reporting incidences of workplace bullying is usually fruitless due to lack of proof. B

Question 4

Referent power is best explained by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  power that is borne through a position in society, such as a police officer 
B)  power that is incentivized by the promise of something else, such as if you work hard at your job, you can earn more money 
C)  power that could be borne by an individual wanting to emulate an idol, such as an athlete 
D)  power that is borne from abundant information available to an individual to make decisions 
A)  power that is borne through a position in society, such as a police officer 
B)  power that is incentivized by the promise of something else, such as if you work hard at your job, you can earn more money 
C)  power that could be borne by an individual wanting to emulate an idol, such as an athlete 
D)  power that is borne from abundant information available to an individual to make decisions

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about acquiring power?

Accepted Answer

A)  People generally do not have to want power to acquire it. 
B)  Power is generally evenly distributed among those persons who want it and those who don't. 
C)  Power is generally attained when a person desires to gain power and become powerful. 
D)  Power should not be given to people who desire it, as they will usually abuse such power in the future. 
A)  People generally do not have to want power to acquire it. 
B)  Power is generally evenly distributed among those persons who want it and those who don't. 
C)  Power is generally attained when a person desires to gain power and become powerful. 
D)  Power should not be given to people who desire it, as they will usually abuse such power in the future.

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the crafting of workplace policies dealing with workplace bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every company is unique, so there is little value in looking at other firm's policies. 
B)  It is generally easier for firms to skip this cost and simply advise employees to use their best judgment. 
C)  The company's human resources staff may wish to consult with experts on EEOC rules and procedures to ensure their firm's policies align with these rules. 
D)  Firms should not publicize practices surrounding how complaints will be handled to ensure the integrity of these processes. 
A)  Every company is unique, so there is little value in looking at other firm's policies. 
B)  It is generally easier for firms to skip this cost and simply advise employees to use their best judgment. 
C)  The company's human resources staff may wish to consult with experts on EEOC rules and procedures to ensure their firm's policies align with these rules. 
D)  Firms should not publicize practices surrounding how complaints will be handled to ensure the integrity of these processes.

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning programs designed to prevent abuses of power is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The best programs are expensive to implement and maintain, and thus are not used by many companies. 
B)  The program should be structured such that any reported incidents are handled promptly and fairly. 
C)  Employees wishing to report such incidents should be allowed to do so only through the human resources office. 
D)  The best programs are careful to publicize details of incidents in order to promote transparency. 
A)  The best programs are expensive to implement and maintain, and thus are not used by many companies. 
B)  The program should be structured such that any reported incidents are handled promptly and fairly. 
C)  Employees wishing to report such incidents should be allowed to do so only through the human resources office. 
D)  The best programs are careful to publicize details of incidents in order to promote transparency.

Question 8

When it comes to workplace harassment, holding people accountable is important because

Accepted Answer

A)  when people are held accountable for their actions, they might think twice before committing a certain type of behavior 
B)  once instances and incidents of workplace harassment against employees have been recorded, they can easily be fired 
C)  when employees know they will be held accountable for their actions, they will go to greater lengths to cover them up 
D)  a firm should not make it too easy for an employee to potentially report a fake incidence of workplace harassment 
A)  when people are held accountable for their actions, they might think twice before committing a certain type of behavior 
B)  once instances and incidents of workplace harassment against employees have been recorded, they can easily be fired 
C)  when employees know they will be held accountable for their actions, they will go to greater lengths to cover them up 
D)  a firm should not make it too easy for an employee to potentially report a fake incidence of workplace harassment

Question 9

In the context of sexual harassment, which of the following represents the best example of a hostile work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee's supervisor asks him or her to prepare a report in an unreasonable amount of time. 
B)  A manager repeatedly makes lewd and suggestive comments to female subordinates. 
C)  A subordinate routinely avoids a supervisor of the opposite sex because she feels his workload expectations are too high. 
D)  A manager makes a passing comment to a subordinate about how nice he or she looks. 
A)  An employee's supervisor asks him or her to prepare a report in an unreasonable amount of time. 
B)  A manager repeatedly makes lewd and suggestive comments to female subordinates. 
C)  A subordinate routinely avoids a supervisor of the opposite sex because she feels his workload expectations are too high. 
D)  A manager makes a passing comment to a subordinate about how nice he or she looks.

Question 10

Explain in your own words how workplace relationships can help combat abuses of power in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. 
With respect

Question 11

Hostile work environments are problematic because

Accepted Answer

A)  they destroy companies' profitability and future revenue-generating ability 
B)  they force companies to spend money on prevention programs, which could be used for other purposes 
C)  they may cause employees to become withdrawn and less likely to be involved in the workplace 
D)  they can drastically decrease employee turnover 
A)  they destroy companies' profitability and future revenue-generating ability 
B)  they force companies to spend money on prevention programs, which could be used for other purposes 
C)  they may cause employees to become withdrawn and less likely to be involved in the workplace 
D)  they can drastically decrease employee turnover

Question 12

Which of the following is true if an individual testifies against a perpetrator of workplace bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  That individual has no protection under the law. 
B)  That individual is protected by antidiscrimination laws. 
C)  The perpetrator can sue the individual for testifying. 
D)  The perpetrator may choose to file a restraining order against the perpetrator, thus preventing further testimony. 
A)  That individual has no protection under the law. 
B)  That individual is protected by antidiscrimination laws. 
C)  The perpetrator can sue the individual for testifying. 
D)  The perpetrator may choose to file a restraining order against the perpetrator, thus preventing further testimony.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding antidiscrimination laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  These laws prohibit harassment against individuals in retaliation for filing a discrimination charge. 
B)  These laws only apply to people who are federally recognized as being in a protected class. 
C)  These laws apply to one-off instances of pettiness by one employee to another. 
D)  These laws no longer apply due to sweeping legislative changes. 
A)  These laws prohibit harassment against individuals in retaliation for filing a discrimination charge. 
B)  These laws only apply to people who are federally recognized as being in a protected class. 
C)  These laws apply to one-off instances of pettiness by one employee to another. 
D)  These laws no longer apply due to sweeping legislative changes.

Question 14

Which of the following choices could feasibly represent a hostile work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A supervisor regularly "brushes up" against subordinates of the opposite sex. 
B)  The peer of a subordinate often tells harmless and inoffensive jokes. 
C)  A manager has degree certificates on the walls of his office and other staff members are jealous of them. 
D)  A manager calls a meeting and tells his subordinates that they must improve their sales numbers or face termination. 
A)  A supervisor regularly "brushes up" against subordinates of the opposite sex. 
B)  The peer of a subordinate often tells harmless and inoffensive jokes. 
C)  A manager has degree certificates on the walls of his office and other staff members are jealous of them. 
D)  A manager calls a meeting and tells his subordinates that they must improve their sales numbers or face termination.

Question 15

If an individual is exposed to racial slurs at his or her workplace, which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  That individual has no recourse under antidiscrimination laws. 
B)  The best recourse available to the individual would be to file suit privately against the perpetrator. 
C)  Antidiscrimination laws cover slurs, but only based on incidents involving race. 
D)  The individual exposed to the slurs is protected by antidiscrimination laws. 
A)  That individual has no recourse under antidiscrimination laws. 
B)  The best recourse available to the individual would be to file suit privately against the perpetrator. 
C)  Antidiscrimination laws cover slurs, but only based on incidents involving race. 
D)  The individual exposed to the slurs is protected by antidiscrimination laws.

Question 16

Which of the following scenarios best represents the idea of moral courage?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee is aware of another employee being bullied but chooses to turn a blind eye. 
B)  A supervisor is aware of an employee on a different team being bulled and chooses to report the situation to his or her boss despite not being directly affected. 
C)  An accountant working for a large corporation leaks inside information to outsiders regarding potential future changes to the firm's stock price. 
D)  An employee is driving home from work one evening and stops to help another employee with their broken-down vehicle. 
A)  An employee is aware of another employee being bullied but chooses to turn a blind eye. 
B)  A supervisor is aware of an employee on a different team being bulled and chooses to report the situation to his or her boss despite not being directly affected. 
C)  An accountant working for a large corporation leaks inside information to outsiders regarding potential future changes to the firm's stock price. 
D)  An employee is driving home from work one evening and stops to help another employee with their broken-down vehicle.

Question 17

Which of the following are examples of offensive conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  competing for a promotion against a colleague and friend 
B)  physical assaults and other types of physical violence 
C)  complimenting a coworker on his or her new hairstyle 
D)  anonymously reporting a colleague for theft 
A)  competing for a promotion against a colleague and friend 
B)  physical assaults and other types of physical violence 
C)  complimenting a coworker on his or her new hairstyle 
D)  anonymously reporting a colleague for theft

Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the ability to tolerate conflict for those in positions of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  The individual with the power should make all decisions unilaterally as they know best. 
B)  The individual should let the group and/or other individuals decide so they cannot be held accountable for any negative outcomes. 
C)  The individual holding the power should invite and encourage opinions from others, but ultimately is still responsible for making the final decision. 
D)  The individual with the power should avoid all situations where conflict may arise. 
A)  The individual with the power should make all decisions unilaterally as they know best. 
B)  The individual should let the group and/or other individuals decide so they cannot be held accountable for any negative outcomes. 
C)  The individual holding the power should invite and encourage opinions from others, but ultimately is still responsible for making the final decision. 
D)  The individual with the power should avoid all situations where conflict may arise.

Question 19

Which of the following represents the best example of quid pro quo in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  A manager advises a subordinate that his or her raise depends on his or her upcoming performance evaluation. 
B)  A supervisor tells a peer that he will not apply for the same job as she does in exchange for sexual favors. 
C)  A supervisor instructs two equally qualified candidates to apply for an upcoming position. 
D)  An executive coerces an accountant to enter fraudulent journal entries into the firm's accounting system. 
A)  A manager advises a subordinate that his or her raise depends on his or her upcoming performance evaluation. 
B)  A supervisor tells a peer that he will not apply for the same job as she does in exchange for sexual favors. 
C)  A supervisor instructs two equally qualified candidates to apply for an upcoming position. 
D)  An executive coerces an accountant to enter fraudulent journal entries into the firm's accounting system.

Question 20

Which of the following correctly states the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) definition of harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harassment is when an individual is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on national origin only. 
B)  Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. 
C)  Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on previous workplace employment history, such as write-ups, terminations,. 
D)  Harassment is when an individual is passed up for a promotion based on an objective assessment that he or she is not the best candidate for the position. 
A)  Harassment is when an individual is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on national origin only. 
B)  Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. 
C)  Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on previous workplace employment history, such as write-ups, terminations,. 
D)  Harassment is when an individual is passed up for a promotion based on an objective assessment that he or she is not the best candidate for the position.

An organization that proactively attempts to foster an open, respectful, and civil atmosphere

Which of the following statements concerning best practice programs is accurate?

Which of the following represents a true statement with respect to workplace bullying?

Referent power is best explained by which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true about acquiring power?

Which of the following is true regarding the crafting of workplace policies dealing with workplace bullying?

Which of the following statements concerning programs designed to prevent abuses of power is true?

When it comes to workplace harassment, holding people accountable is important because

In the context of sexual harassment, which of the following represents the best example of a hostile work environment?

Explain in your own words how workplace relationships can help combat abuses of power in the workplace.

Hostile work environments are problematic because

Which of the following is true if an individual testifies against a perpetrator of workplace bullying?

Which of the following is true regarding antidiscrimination laws?

Which of the following choices could feasibly represent a hostile work environment?

If an individual is exposed to racial slurs at his or her workplace, which of the following is correct?

Which of the following scenarios best represents the idea of moral courage?

Which of the following are examples of offensive conduct?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the ability to tolerate conflict for those in positions of power?

Which of the following represents the best example of quid pro quo in the workplace?

Which of the following correctly states the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) definition of harassment?

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

Conflict of Interest

Bribery and Corruption

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 8: Power and Its Uses

An organization that proactively attempts to foster an open, respectful, and civil atmosphere

Which of the following statements concerning best practice programs is accurate?

Which of the following represents a true statement with respect to workplace bullying?

Referent power is best explained by which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true about acquiring power?

Which of the following is true regarding the crafting of workplace policies dealing with workplace bullying?

Which of the following statements concerning programs designed to prevent abuses of power is true?

When it comes to workplace harassment, holding people accountable is important because

In the context of sexual harassment, which of the following represents the best example of a hostile work environment?

Explain in your own words how workplace relationships can help combat abuses of power in the workplace.

Hostile work environments are problematic because

Which of the following is true if an individual testifies against a perpetrator of workplace bullying?

Which of the following is true regarding antidiscrimination laws?

Which of the following choices could feasibly represent a hostile work environment?

If an individual is exposed to racial slurs at his or her workplace, which of the following is correct?

Which of the following scenarios best represents the idea of moral courage?

Which of the following are examples of offensive conduct?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the ability to tolerate conflict for those in positions of power?

Which of the following represents the best example of quid pro quo in the workplace?

Which of the following correctly states the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) definition of harassment?

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

Conflict of Interest

Bribery and Corruption

Integrity and Mercy

Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship

Ethics and Technology: Issues for the Twenty-First Century

Ethics and a Market Economy

Filters