Exam 2: Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

Kerrigan Motors of Duluth has a large stack of used tires behind its tire department.Tom Kerrigan would like to do something with them that will permit them to be permanently removed from his premises but will not injure the environment or pass the problem of their disposal along to another company.He comes to you for advice about what to do with the tires and you think of four ways to resolve his problem.Which of the following possible resolutions of his problem is most environmentally friendly?

What specific gas is internationally considered a top concern for air pollution?

Drew is in charge of writing a report for his company that talks about the quality and safety of his company's products,business practices,involvement in the community,human resources,and efforts to reduce pollution.This is called a(n)

Caveat emptor

Much consumer-oriented legislation has grown out of the statement of six rights,which became known as the Consumer Bill of Rights.

One major reason for improving product safety is the consumer's demand for safe products.

False and misleading advertising is illegal and unethical.

Stanley,a bank manager,holds the economic model of social responsibility view.What is he most likely to say about the connection between taxes and social responsibility?

​During the first quarter of the 20th century,consumers were responsible for any losses they suffered due to a defective product they purchased.This is because the doctrine of ___ was applied in business transactions.

A plan designed to increase the number of minority employees within an organization is known as

Mattel,the maker of Barbie dolls,frequently shows television ads aimed at children on Saturday mornings,when many children are known to watch cartoons.Some of these ads mix cartoon-type animation and "real" shots of the dolls so that it is sometimes difficult for even an adult to determine what the doll can or cannot do.This most likely represents

Residents living near Los Angeles International Airport complained to the city that the airport was guilty of ____ pollution.

What have the courts ruled about quotas as a part of affirmative action programs?

Arnold Finn III and his son,father,and grandfather gathered last week to compare notes on the business.Arnold's grandfather started the business in 1928.His father became active in 1947,Arnold in 1965,and his son in 1983.During their conversations,they discovered that many things about the past were similar to conditions today,although others were quite different.For example,after the 1930s,

The field of business ethics applies moral standards to business situations.

When DVD players were first introduced,the price was very high,thereby preventing the average consumer from purchasing one.Today,however,as a result of increased competition in the market,most consumers can afford one because they are significantly cheaper.By reducing the price of these products and ensuring a large number of product offerings,competition has promoted consumers' right to

Deja is CEO of Elite Feet,a shoe company that caters to a high-end market,she knows that her clientele will be impressed if the company develops socially responsible programs and that doing so is good for the environment and for the company.She is unsure what she needs to do to start the program and comes to you for advice.What are the three primary things Deja will need to do to have an effective socially responsible program at Elite Feet?

In 1915,Gracie Phillips,mother of seven,lost her husband in a horrible industrial accident that could have easily been prevented.Soon after,Gracie decided to take legal action against the company.What obstacle did she likely encounter?

Weight-Gone offers a guaranteed weight loss of 8 pounds in one week without dieting or exercise.Thousands of customers purchase the products and about 200 call in with complaints that the product was ineffective.What action should Weight-Gone take?

What is probably the most effective way for a company to encourage ethical behavior?