Question 1

According to research,the single most important influence on an individual's decision to act ethically or unethically is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) clear job descriptions 
B) formal rules and regulations 
C) written codes of ethics 
D) the behaviour of managers 
A) clear job descriptions 
B) formal rules and regulations 
C) written codes of ethics 
D) the behaviour of managers

Question 2

In a short essay,explain the four approaches that organizations can take with respect to environmental issues and going green.

Accepted Answer

a.Legal approach - This approach is also

Question 3

The most meaningful conclusion that one can draw from the research on social responsibility and economic performance is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) socially responsible behaviour has no impact on a firm's economic performance 
B) good economic performance is more important than socially responsible behaviour in the long term 
C) there is considerable evidence that a company's social actions lower its long-term economic performance 
D) there is a positive relationship between social involvement and economic performance. 
A) socially responsible behaviour has no impact on a firm's economic performance 
B) good economic performance is more important than socially responsible behaviour in the long term 
C) there is considerable evidence that a company's social actions lower its long-term economic performance 
D) there is a positive relationship between social involvement and economic performance.

Question 4

Most adults are at the ________ level of moral development.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The ________ approach toward environmental issues exhibits the highest degree of environmental sensitivity and is a good illustration of corporate social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) stakeholder 
B) global 
C) market 
D) activist 
A) stakeholder 
B) global 
C) market 
D) activist

Question 6

You have just been challenged by your supervisor to study and report your findings on approaches that organizations use when dealing with the environment and when pursuing the goal of going green. Your boss tells you to study the four major approaches, differentiate among them, and report to him in a week.
-What approach deals with an organization responding to the environment because of the preferences of its customers?

Accepted Answer

A) stakeholder approach 
B) market approach 
C) activist approach 
D) social obligation approach 
A) stakeholder approach 
B) market approach 
C) activist approach 
D) social obligation approach

Question 7

Whistle-blowers raise ethical concerns to others inside and outside the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about social responsiveness is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It adds an ethical imperative beyond social responsibility. 
B) It is more pragmatic than social responsibility. 
C) Its major emphasis is a sense of obligation to society. 
D) Its major focus is on "ends" rather than "means." 
A) It adds an ethical imperative beyond social responsibility. 
B) It is more pragmatic than social responsibility. 
C) Its major emphasis is a sense of obligation to society. 
D) Its major focus is on "ends" rather than "means."

Question 9

An organization is said to adopt the market approach to going green when it responds to the environmental demands made by its stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning organizations whose structures and cultures permit unethical behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Only individuals with low moral standards will be corrupted. 
B) Only managers will be corrupted. 
C) Only those who are corrupt to begin with will behave unethically. 
D) Even highly moral individuals may be corrupted. 
A) Only individuals with low moral standards will be corrupted. 
B) Only managers will be corrupted. 
C) Only those who are corrupt to begin with will behave unethically. 
D) Even highly moral individuals may be corrupted.

Question 11

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 12

Organizational culture that is high in conflict tolerance is most likely to encourage high ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The more intense an ethical issue is,the less we should expect employees to behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When employees are evaluated only on outcomes,they may be pressured to do whatever is necessary to look good on the outcomes,and not be concerned with how they got those results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Employees who raise ethical concerns or issues to others inside or outside the organization are called social activists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a basic definition of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A) Guidelines for moral behaviour. 
B) Rules or principles that define right and wrong behaviour. 
C) Principles for legal and moral development. 
D) Personal convictions about good and bad. 
A) Guidelines for moral behaviour. 
B) Rules or principles that define right and wrong behaviour. 
C) Principles for legal and moral development. 
D) Personal convictions about good and bad.

Question 17

Social and cultural differences between countries do not impact in any way the ethical and unethical behaviour of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Socially responsible businesses tend to have weaker long-term economic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the model of the evolution of an organization's social responsibility,stage 2 adds responsibility to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stockholders 
B) employees 
C) safe products 
D) society as a whole 
A) stockholders 
B) employees 
C) safe products 
D) society as a whole

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE concerning the impact of organizational culture on ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) an organization with low conflict tolerance encourages ethical behavior 
B) an organization with strong culture encourages high ethical standards 
C) an organizational culture that is high in conflict tolerance encourages unethical behavior 
D) an organizational culture that is high in control encourages unethical behavior 
A) an organization with low conflict tolerance encourages ethical behavior 
B) an organization with strong culture encourages high ethical standards 
C) an organizational culture that is high in conflict tolerance encourages unethical behavior 
D) an organizational culture that is high in control encourages unethical behavior

According to research,the single most important influence on an individual's decision to act ethically or unethically is ________.

In a short essay,explain the four approaches that organizations can take with respect to environmental issues and going green.

The most meaningful conclusion that one can draw from the research on social responsibility and economic performance is that ________.

Most adults are at the ________ level of moral development.

The ________ approach toward environmental issues exhibits the highest degree of environmental sensitivity and is a good illustration of corporate social responsibility.

Whistle-blowers raise ethical concerns to others inside and outside the organization.

Which of the following statements about social responsiveness is TRUE?

An organization is said to adopt the market approach to going green when it responds to the environmental demands made by its stakeholders.

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning organizations whose structures and cultures permit unethical behaviour?

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

Organizational culture that is high in conflict tolerance is most likely to encourage high ethical standards.

The more intense an ethical issue is,the less we should expect employees to behave ethically.

When employees are evaluated only on outcomes,they may be pressured to do whatever is necessary to look good on the outcomes,and not be concerned with how they got those results.

Employees who raise ethical concerns or issues to others inside or outside the organization are called social activists.

Which of the following is a basic definition of ethics?

Social and cultural differences between countries do not impact in any way the ethical and unethical behaviour of employees.

Socially responsible businesses tend to have weaker long-term economic performance.

According to the model of the evolution of an organization's social responsibility,stage 2 adds responsibility to ________.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning the impact of organizational culture on ethical behavior?

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

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Exam 6: Managing Responsibly and Ethically

According to research,the single most important influence on an individual's decision to act ethically or unethically is ________.

In a short essay,explain the four approaches that organizations can take with respect to environmental issues and going green.

The most meaningful conclusion that one can draw from the research on social responsibility and economic performance is that ________.

Most adults are at the ________ level of moral development.

The ________ approach toward environmental issues exhibits the highest degree of environmental sensitivity and is a good illustration of corporate social responsibility.

Whistle-blowers raise ethical concerns to others inside and outside the organization.

Which of the following statements about social responsiveness is TRUE?

An organization is said to adopt the market approach to going green when it responds to the environmental demands made by its stakeholders.

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning organizations whose structures and cultures permit unethical behaviour?

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

Organizational culture that is high in conflict tolerance is most likely to encourage high ethical standards.

The more intense an ethical issue is,the less we should expect employees to behave ethically.

When employees are evaluated only on outcomes,they may be pressured to do whatever is necessary to look good on the outcomes,and not be concerned with how they got those results.

Employees who raise ethical concerns or issues to others inside or outside the organization are called social activists.

Which of the following is a basic definition of ethics?

Social and cultural differences between countries do not impact in any way the ethical and unethical behaviour of employees.

Socially responsible businesses tend to have weaker long-term economic performance.

According to the model of the evolution of an organization's social responsibility,stage 2 adds responsibility to ________.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning the impact of organizational culture on ethical behavior?

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Filters