Question 1

Director Appleton is following which of the social responsibility views?

Accepted Answer

A)  legal view 
B)  stakeholder view 
C)  classical view 
D)  socioeconomic view 
A)  legal view 
B)  stakeholder view 
C)  classical view 
D)  socioeconomic view

Question 2

One argument against businesses championing social responsibility issues is that businesses already have too much power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most outspoken advocate of the classical view of organizational social responsibility is Milton Friedman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In which of the following stages of moral development do individuals live up to what is expected by people close to them and maintain conventional order by fulfilling obligations to which they have agreed?

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientious stage 
B)  conventional stage 
C)  principled stage 
D)  preconventional stage 
A)  conscientious stage 
B)  conventional stage 
C)  principled stage 
D)  preconventional stage

Question 5

In a short essay, discuss some of the ways in which managers can encourage ethical behavior and create a comprehensive ethics program.

Accepted Answer

Employee selection - The selection proce

Question 6

________ defined as the principles and beliefs that define right and wrong decisions and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Whistle-blowing is 
B)  Entrepreneuring is 
C)  Ethics is 
D)  Values are 
A)  Whistle-blowing is 
B)  Entrepreneuring is 
C)  Ethics is 
D)  Values are

Question 7

Write a short essay on the structural variables that can influence employees' ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

An organization's structural design can

Question 8

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development developed a global code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the preconventional stage of moral development, individuals make a clear effort to define moral principles apart from the authority of the groups to which they belong or of society in general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

At the ________ level of moral development, a person's choice between right or wrong is based on personal consequences from outside sources, such as physical punishment, reward, or exchange of favors.

Accepted Answer

A)  preconventional 
B)  conventional 
C)  principled 
D)  elevated 
A)  preconventional 
B)  conventional 
C)  principled 
D)  elevated

Question 11

John Doe is employed with the IT department in Abel and Associates, that provides financial consultancy services to several wealthy investors.He is approached by a shady investor who offers attractive incentives for stealing some sensitive information regarding the investment patterns of one of the clients of the company.Which of the following statements best reflects John's thoughts if he is at the preconventional level of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  If I do go through with the act, I will be letting down my manager and coworkers badly. 
B)  My job is to protect the information that this company deals in and I should not violate my duties. 
C)  I am liable to be criminally prosecuted for my involvement in stealing the information. 
D)  Going through with this act would be highly unfair not just to the client, but also to my employers. 
A)  If I do go through with the act, I will be letting down my manager and coworkers badly. 
B)  My job is to protect the information that this company deals in and I should not violate my duties. 
C)  I am liable to be criminally prosecuted for my involvement in stealing the information. 
D)  Going through with this act would be highly unfair not just to the client, but also to my employers.

Question 12

Social obligation is the obligation of a business to meet its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social and technological responsibilities 
B)  economic and social responsibilities 
C)  technological and economic responsibilities 
D)  economic and legal responsibilities 
A)  social and technological responsibilities 
B)  economic and social responsibilities 
C)  technological and economic responsibilities 
D)  economic and legal responsibilities

Question 13

Moe Gaines's support of using the new uncertified material is an indication that he ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has a weak ego strength 
B)  supports social screening 
C)  is in favor of green management 
D)  is following the company's code of ethics 
A)  has a weak ego strength 
B)  supports social screening 
C)  is in favor of green management 
D)  is following the company's code of ethics

Question 14

________ represent basic convictions about what is right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dogmas 
B)  Values 
C)  Cultures 
D)  Beliefs 
A)  Dogmas 
B)  Values 
C)  Cultures 
D)  Beliefs

Question 15

What is the Global Compact? What are the 10 principles outlined in it?

Accepted Answer

The Global Compact is a document created

Question 16

In which of the following approaches of going green does the organization exhibit the least environmental sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  light green approach 
B)  deep green approach 
C)  market approach 
D)  stakeholder approach 
A)  light green approach 
B)  deep green approach 
C)  market approach 
D)  stakeholder approach

Question 17

The primary debate about ethics training programs is whether ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics can be taught 
B)  ethics causes misconduct 
C)  the programs cover misconduct outside the workplace 
D)  the programs give unethical individuals more ammunition 
A)  ethics can be taught 
B)  ethics causes misconduct 
C)  the programs cover misconduct outside the workplace 
D)  the programs give unethical individuals more ammunition

Question 18

Managers who consider the impact of their organization on the natural environment are said to be practicing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  value-based management 
B)  ethics-based management 
C)  conventional management 
D)  green management 
A)  value-based management 
B)  ethics-based management 
C)  conventional management 
D)  green management

Question 19

List and discuss five arguments in favor of business social responsibility and five arguments against it.

Accepted Answer

Arguments in favor of business social re

Question 20

Susie's opposition to the use of the new uncertified material is an indication that she ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a supporter of the classical view of social responsibility 
B)  is interested in quitting her job 
C)  has an internal locus of control 
D)  has a weak ego strength 
A)  is a supporter of the classical view of social responsibility 
B)  is interested in quitting her job 
C)  has an internal locus of control 
D)  has a weak ego strength

Director Appleton is following which of the social responsibility views?

One argument against businesses championing social responsibility issues is that businesses already have too much power.

The most outspoken advocate of the classical view of organizational social responsibility is Milton Friedman.

In which of the following stages of moral development do individuals live up to what is expected by people close to them and maintain conventional order by fulfilling obligations to which they have agreed?

In a short essay, discuss some of the ways in which managers can encourage ethical behavior and create a comprehensive ethics program.

________ defined as the principles and beliefs that define right and wrong decisions and behavior.

Write a short essay on the structural variables that can influence employees' ethical behavior.

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development developed a global code of ethics.

In the preconventional stage of moral development, individuals make a clear effort to define moral principles apart from the authority of the groups to which they belong or of society in general.

At the ________ level of moral development, a person's choice between right or wrong is based on personal consequences from outside sources, such as physical punishment, reward, or exchange of favors.

Social obligation is the obligation of a business to meet its ________.

Moe Gaines's support of using the new uncertified material is an indication that he ________.

________ represent basic convictions about what is right and wrong.

What is the Global Compact? What are the 10 principles outlined in it?

In which of the following approaches of going green does the organization exhibit the least environmental sensitivity?

The primary debate about ethics training programs is whether ________.

Managers who consider the impact of their organization on the natural environment are said to be practicing ________.

List and discuss five arguments in favor of business social responsibility and five arguments against it.

Susie's opposition to the use of the new uncertified material is an indication that she ________.

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Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

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Exam 5: Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Director Appleton is following which of the social responsibility views?

One argument against businesses championing social responsibility issues is that businesses already have too much power.

The most outspoken advocate of the classical view of organizational social responsibility is Milton Friedman.

In which of the following stages of moral development do individuals live up to what is expected by people close to them and maintain conventional order by fulfilling obligations to which they have agreed?

In a short essay, discuss some of the ways in which managers can encourage ethical behavior and create a comprehensive ethics program.

________ defined as the principles and beliefs that define right and wrong decisions and behavior.

Write a short essay on the structural variables that can influence employees' ethical behavior.

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development developed a global code of ethics.

In the preconventional stage of moral development, individuals make a clear effort to define moral principles apart from the authority of the groups to which they belong or of society in general.

At the ________ level of moral development, a person's choice between right or wrong is based on personal consequences from outside sources, such as physical punishment, reward, or exchange of favors.

Social obligation is the obligation of a business to meet its ________.

Moe Gaines's support of using the new uncertified material is an indication that he ________.

________ represent basic convictions about what is right and wrong.

What is the Global Compact? What are the 10 principles outlined in it?

In which of the following approaches of going green does the organization exhibit the least environmental sensitivity?

The primary debate about ethics training programs is whether ________.

Managers who consider the impact of their organization on the natural environment are said to be practicing ________.

List and discuss five arguments in favor of business social responsibility and five arguments against it.

Susie's opposition to the use of the new uncertified material is an indication that she ________.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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