Question 1

Which of the following represents a strategy that perpetrators of workplace bullying may use to trivialize the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase their bullying efforts to scare the individual out of filing a complaint 
B)  accuse the victim of being overly sensitive 
C)  report to managers that they are being bullied by the victim to shift the focus 
D)  attempt to destroy any records such as text messages and voicemails that could prove their guilt 
A)  increase their bullying efforts to scare the individual out of filing a complaint 
B)  accuse the victim of being overly sensitive 
C)  report to managers that they are being bullied by the victim to shift the focus 
D)  attempt to destroy any records such as text messages and voicemails that could prove their guilt

Question 2

Power can create ethical challenges because

Accepted Answer

A)  people in power always find ways to abuse their subordinates 
B)  people in power may choose to treat others as objects and tools for gain 
C)  there is no legal framework to protect employees against workplace harassment 
D)  human nature is such that managers seek to exploit and abuse their subordinates 
A)  people in power always find ways to abuse their subordinates 
B)  people in power may choose to treat others as objects and tools for gain 
C)  there is no legal framework to protect employees against workplace harassment 
D)  human nature is such that managers seek to exploit and abuse their subordinates

Question 3

All of the following statements concerning workplace harassment are accurate, EXCEPT

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A)  Workplace harassment may cause employees to be less productive. 
B)  Workplace harassment could cause the firm bad publicity if external parties are made aware of such instances. 
C)  Workplace harassment may cause a firm to experience a higher employee turnover rate than normal. 
D)  Workplace harassment is always reported by employees, meaning perpetrators usually question any decision to harass an employee. 
A)  Workplace harassment may cause employees to be less productive. 
B)  Workplace harassment could cause the firm bad publicity if external parties are made aware of such instances. 
C)  Workplace harassment may cause a firm to experience a higher employee turnover rate than normal. 
D)  Workplace harassment is always reported by employees, meaning perpetrators usually question any decision to harass an employee.

Question 4

With respect to workplace harassment, encouraging bystander intervention is important because

Accepted Answer

A)  a bystander may themselves be a victim of workplace harassment one day 
B)  there is safety in numbers 
C)  perpetrators may feel less emboldened to commit such acts if they know others will intervene 
D)  it will be easier to terminate the alleged perpetrator if there are multiple accounts of his or her behavior 
A)  a bystander may themselves be a victim of workplace harassment one day 
B)  there is safety in numbers 
C)  perpetrators may feel less emboldened to commit such acts if they know others will intervene 
D)  it will be easier to terminate the alleged perpetrator if there are multiple accounts of his or her behavior

Question 5

Harassment becomes illegal when

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A)  enduring the offensive conduct becomes a condition of continued employment 
B)  only physical violence is bestowed upon the individual 
C)  the individual subject to the harassment is not intimidated 
D)  a formal report is filed with the EEOC 
A)  enduring the offensive conduct becomes a condition of continued employment 
B)  only physical violence is bestowed upon the individual 
C)  the individual subject to the harassment is not intimidated 
D)  a formal report is filed with the EEOC

Question 6

Petty annoyances and isolated incidents

Accepted Answer

A)  typically rise to the level of illegality and are likely to be prosecuted 
B)  rarely rise to the level of illegality 
C)  should not be reported because there is nothing that can be done about them 
D)  do not include offensive verbal conduct, only physical 
A)  typically rise to the level of illegality and are likely to be prosecuted 
B)  rarely rise to the level of illegality 
C)  should not be reported because there is nothing that can be done about them 
D)  do not include offensive verbal conduct, only physical

Question 7

A single, isolated instance of sexual harassment

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot legally be considered sexual harassment under EEOC laws 
B)  should not be reported due to its isolated nature 
C)  may still constitute sexual harassment if severe enough 
D)  is commonplace in the workplace and should be disregarded 
A)  cannot legally be considered sexual harassment under EEOC laws 
B)  should not be reported due to its isolated nature 
C)  may still constitute sexual harassment if severe enough 
D)  is commonplace in the workplace and should be disregarded

Question 8

An effective mechanism by which a firm could promote culturally consistent positive and healthy behaviors in the workplace would be

Accepted Answer

A)  through rigorous training programs repeated at frequent intervals 
B)  incentivizing positive behaviors and discouraging or punishing negative behaviors 
C)  to make examples of certain employees from time to time to encourage compliance 
D)  to advocate for strict surveillance and monitoring systems to keep employees in check 
A)  through rigorous training programs repeated at frequent intervals 
B)  incentivizing positive behaviors and discouraging or punishing negative behaviors 
C)  to make examples of certain employees from time to time to encourage compliance 
D)  to advocate for strict surveillance and monitoring systems to keep employees in check

Question 9

Katie and Tom are two peers who are rumored to secretly be seeing each other outside work. Which of the following statements is true regarding this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  This represents a hostile work environment, and the two employees should be disciplined accordingly. 
B)  This represents a quid pro quo, and the employees should be counseled by human resources to cease any relationship outside work. 
C)  This scenario does not represent an issue with sexual harassment based on EEOC guidelines. 
D)  Katie and Tom should be interviewed separately by either their managers and/or human resources to see if any untoward behavior or motives are present. 
A)  This represents a hostile work environment, and the two employees should be disciplined accordingly. 
B)  This represents a quid pro quo, and the employees should be counseled by human resources to cease any relationship outside work. 
C)  This scenario does not represent an issue with sexual harassment based on EEOC guidelines. 
D)  Katie and Tom should be interviewed separately by either their managers and/or human resources to see if any untoward behavior or motives are present.

Question 10

Which of the following correctly explains why power can often create ethical challenges?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power always corrupts people, even in business. 
B)  Power can lead to individuals treating others as objects. 
C)  Power causes managers within firms to unevenly allocate resources. 
D)  People in business are always power hungry and selfish. 
A)  Power always corrupts people, even in business. 
B)  Power can lead to individuals treating others as objects. 
C)  Power causes managers within firms to unevenly allocate resources. 
D)  People in business are always power hungry and selfish.

Question 11

Missions, stories, and values work together to

Accepted Answer

A)  create a solid platform to prevent bullying and harassment 
B)  ensure no employee is held to account for abuses of power 
C)  create an inconsistent tone at the top with respect to ethics and abuse of power 
D)  create an environment where employees do not feel comfortable speaking up 
A)  create a solid platform to prevent bullying and harassment 
B)  ensure no employee is held to account for abuses of power 
C)  create an inconsistent tone at the top with respect to ethics and abuse of power 
D)  create an environment where employees do not feel comfortable speaking up

Question 12

The Oxford English Dictionary defines power in all of the following ways, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to act or affect something 
B)  the capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others, personal or social influence 
C)  the control or authority over others 
D)  the act of harming, intimidating, or coercing 
A)  the ability to act or affect something 
B)  the capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others, personal or social influence 
C)  the control or authority over others 
D)  the act of harming, intimidating, or coercing

Question 13

Which of the following best describes workplace bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is often borne from an individual's desire to help another person. 
B)  It is often premeditated with respect to choice of individual and timing. 
C)  It is defined by a strategy of either doing things to help or withholding things from other individuals. 
D)  It is extremely rare in the workplace. 
A)  It is often borne from an individual's desire to help another person. 
B)  It is often premeditated with respect to choice of individual and timing. 
C)  It is defined by a strategy of either doing things to help or withholding things from other individuals. 
D)  It is extremely rare in the workplace.

Question 14

An effective and robust workplace bullying policy would include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  an explanation of how complaints will be investigated and publicized 
B)  protections that will be offered to accusers 
C)  protections that will be offered to alleged perpetrators 
D)  a clear and transparent process for victims to initiate reporting 
A)  an explanation of how complaints will be investigated and publicized 
B)  protections that will be offered to accusers 
C)  protections that will be offered to alleged perpetrators 
D)  a clear and transparent process for victims to initiate reporting

Question 15

Which of the following choices best represents how relationships can be used to avoid abuses of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers should ensure that employees know that they are in charge, and employees must always be respectful of the manager's position. 
B)  An effective way to avoid abuses of power is through managers building strong, transparent, and trusting relationships with their subordinates. 
C)  Managers should focus on relationships that are most beneficial to them to help their chances of future promotion. 
D)  Managers should ensure that all employees and subordinates know who their favorite and top performers are, as this will help motivate all employees to be better. 
A)  Managers should ensure that employees know that they are in charge, and employees must always be respectful of the manager's position. 
B)  An effective way to avoid abuses of power is through managers building strong, transparent, and trusting relationships with their subordinates. 
C)  Managers should focus on relationships that are most beneficial to them to help their chances of future promotion. 
D)  Managers should ensure that all employees and subordinates know who their favorite and top performers are, as this will help motivate all employees to be better.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding workplace bullying is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workplace bullying policies are generally ineffective because it is hard to prove such behavior. 
B)  Workplace bullying should be handled by specialists outside the company who are trained to deal with such matters. 
C)  A workplace bullying policy should be clearly worded and proactively condemn any such actions. 
D)  Only alleged victims of workplace bullying should be offered protections, not alleged perpetrators. 
A)  Workplace bullying policies are generally ineffective because it is hard to prove such behavior. 
B)  Workplace bullying should be handled by specialists outside the company who are trained to deal with such matters. 
C)  A workplace bullying policy should be clearly worded and proactively condemn any such actions. 
D)  Only alleged victims of workplace bullying should be offered protections, not alleged perpetrators.

Question 17

A peer of Stephen's often pressures him to go out on a date with her on Friday afternoon when they get off work. This could be described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a quid pro quo because Stephen isn't really interested 
B)  a hostile work environment, as the repeated nature of the requests makes Stephen feel pressured 
C)  welcome conduct, because Stephen should be flattered someone has an interest in him 
D)  a quid pro quo, because she will likely want something from Stephen in return 
A)  a quid pro quo because Stephen isn't really interested 
B)  a hostile work environment, as the repeated nature of the requests makes Stephen feel pressured 
C)  welcome conduct, because Stephen should be flattered someone has an interest in him 
D)  a quid pro quo, because she will likely want something from Stephen in return

Question 18

Which of the following represents a basis of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  illegitimate 
B)  unrewarding 
C)  coercive 
D)  unrelenting 
A)  illegitimate 
B)  unrewarding 
C)  coercive 
D)  unrelenting

Question 19

The best type of workplace training program

Accepted Answer

A)  should be designed to keep the company out of litigation 
B)  should be strictly enforced and threaten immediate termination to any employee who violates it 
C)  should be designed with transparent and articulable goals 
D)  will ensure there are no instances of workplace harassment 
A)  should be designed to keep the company out of litigation 
B)  should be strictly enforced and threaten immediate termination to any employee who violates it 
C)  should be designed with transparent and articulable goals 
D)  will ensure there are no instances of workplace harassment

Question 20

Describe a hostile work environment in your own words. Why is it important for firms to monitor and act upon harassment claims in a timely and efficient manner?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. 
A hostile wor

Which of the following represents a strategy that perpetrators of workplace bullying may use to trivialize the situation?

Power can create ethical challenges because

All of the following statements concerning workplace harassment are accurate, EXCEPT

With respect to workplace harassment, encouraging bystander intervention is important because

Harassment becomes illegal when

Petty annoyances and isolated incidents

A single, isolated instance of sexual harassment

An effective mechanism by which a firm could promote culturally consistent positive and healthy behaviors in the workplace would be

Katie and Tom are two peers who are rumored to secretly be seeing each other outside work. Which of the following statements is true regarding this scenario?

Which of the following correctly explains why power can often create ethical challenges?

Missions, stories, and values work together to

The Oxford English Dictionary defines power in all of the following ways, EXCEPT

Which of the following best describes workplace bullying?

An effective and robust workplace bullying policy would include all of the following, EXCEPT

Which of the following choices best represents how relationships can be used to avoid abuses of power?

Which of the following statements regarding workplace bullying is true?

A peer of Stephen's often pressures him to go out on a date with her on Friday afternoon when they get off work. This could be described as which of the following?

Which of the following represents a basis of power?

The best type of workplace training program

Describe a hostile work environment in your own words. Why is it important for firms to monitor and act upon harassment claims in a timely and efficient manner?

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

Which of the following represents a strategy that perpetrators of workplace bullying may use to trivialize the situation?

Power can create ethical challenges because

All of the following statements concerning workplace harassment are accurate, EXCEPT

With respect to workplace harassment, encouraging bystander intervention is important because

Harassment becomes illegal when

Petty annoyances and isolated incidents

A single, isolated instance of sexual harassment

An effective mechanism by which a firm could promote culturally consistent positive and healthy behaviors in the workplace would be

Katie and Tom are two peers who are rumored to secretly be seeing each other outside work. Which of the following statements is true regarding this scenario?

Which of the following correctly explains why power can often create ethical challenges?

Missions, stories, and values work together to

The Oxford English Dictionary defines power in all of the following ways, EXCEPT

Which of the following best describes workplace bullying?

An effective and robust workplace bullying policy would include all of the following, EXCEPT

Which of the following choices best represents how relationships can be used to avoid abuses of power?

Which of the following statements regarding workplace bullying is true?

A peer of Stephen's often pressures him to go out on a date with her on Friday afternoon when they get off work. This could be described as which of the following?

Which of the following represents a basis of power?

The best type of workplace training program

Describe a hostile work environment in your own words. Why is it important for firms to monitor and act upon harassment claims in a timely and efficient manner?

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