Question 1

A company's commitment to ethical behavior impacts:

Accepted Answer

A)  only the lower managerial level and those departments that deal directly with customers. 
B)  only the middle managerial level and those departments that deal directly with customers. 
C)  every managerial level and every department of the organization. 
D)  the top managerial level and the HR department of the organization exclusively. 
A)  only the lower managerial level and those departments that deal directly with customers. 
B)  only the middle managerial level and those departments that deal directly with customers. 
C)  every managerial level and every department of the organization. 
D)  the top managerial level and the HR department of the organization exclusively. C

Question 2

The audience for the code of ethics would be the _____ of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderators 
B)  stakeholders 
C)  mediators 
D)  statutory auditors 
A)  moderators 
B)  stakeholders 
C)  mediators 
D)  statutory auditors B

Question 3

For an ethical culture to be _____,it has to persist within the operational policies of the organization long after the latest public scandal or the latest management buzzword.

Accepted Answer

sustainable

Question 4

Sustainable ethics in a culture are those that persist within the operational policies of the organization long after the latest public scandal or the latest management buzzword.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Typical markets represent federal,state,and local officials who simplify and reduce rules and regulations,thus discouraging firms from hiring more people and paying more taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In an organization,the commitment to ethical behavior must be documented in a code of ethics,so that everyone begins from the same starting point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A well-written code of ethics can capture what the organization understands ethical behavior to mean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since the code of ethics can't capture every possible example,each department of the organization should apply the code to examples that arise in its area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Derek oversees the investigations of wrongdoings in his organization and provides additional guidance and support to the employees.He also develops training programs for every department to maintain organizational conduct.Which of the following positions does Derek most likely hold in his company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chief knowledge officer 
B)  Assessing officer 
C)  Ethics officer 
D)  Chief analytics officer 
A)  Chief knowledge officer 
B)  Assessing officer 
C)  Ethics officer 
D)  Chief analytics officer

Question 10

Hiring an ethics officer is the first stage in the process of making ethical behavior sustainable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ describes the characteristic of public commitment to the highest level of professional standards and then sticking to that commitment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational integrity 
B)  Vicarious liability 
C)  Corporate governance 
D)  Ethical relativism 
A)  Organizational integrity 
B)  Vicarious liability 
C)  Corporate governance 
D)  Ethical relativism

Question 12

Discuss organizational integrity.

Accepted Answer

Organizational integrity describes the c

Question 13

Which of the following is an advice from the Institute of Business Ethics for creating a code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Get endorsement from the chairperson and the board. 
B)  Put the code on the organizations website rather than sending it to all employees,suppliers,and others. 
C)  Do not pick a well-tested model. 
D)  Do not try out the code first as no piloting is required for a company's code of conduct. 
A)  Get endorsement from the chairperson and the board. 
B)  Put the code on the organizations website rather than sending it to all employees,suppliers,and others. 
C)  Do not pick a well-tested model. 
D)  Do not try out the code first as no piloting is required for a company's code of conduct.

Question 14

Bretton Inc.(BI),a multinational corporation,releases detailed financial statements at the end of every quarter of a year.It is open and honest with its clients in all communications.Also,BI clearly states the terms and conditions of the contracts to its clients.Which of the following organizational characteristics is illustrated by BI in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformity 
B)  Transparency 
C)  Organizational integrity 
D)  Vicarious liability 
A)  Conformity 
B)  Transparency 
C)  Organizational integrity 
D)  Vicarious liability

Question 15

Policies that result when a company develops a clear sense of what it stands for as an ethical organization are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive policies 
B)  reactive policies 
C)  constituent policies 
D)  proactive policies 
A)  distributive policies 
B)  reactive policies 
C)  constituent policies 
D)  proactive policies

Question 16

Downerz Enterprises (DE)was in the news for misappropriation of pension funds by one its directors.In wake of the recent scandals,the trustees of DE appointed a new director who established a code of ethics.He announced extensive training for every member of the organization.An ethics officer was also hired by DE.Which of the following is most likely the immediate next step that the new director should take to maintain ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor the ethical behavior of employees 
B)  Promote DE's commitment to ethical behavior 
C)  Reward ethical behavior demonstrated by employees 
D)  Support the code of ethics with extensive training for senior management 
A)  Monitor the ethical behavior of employees 
B)  Promote DE's commitment to ethical behavior 
C)  Reward ethical behavior demonstrated by employees 
D)  Support the code of ethics with extensive training for senior management

Question 17

Impatient stockholders wanting the stock price to rise each and every quarter is representative of most markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Making ethical behavior _____ requires the involvement of every member of the organization in committing to a formal structure to support an ongoing process of monitoring and enforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Making ethical behavior _____ requires the involvement...

Question 19

Policies that result when organizations are driven by events and/or a fear of future events are called _____.

Accepted Answer

reactive e

Question 20

When an individual is looking to manage the reputation and policies of an organization,the commitment to doing the right thing becomes more about written ethics policy than any sense of organizational integrity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A company's commitment to ethical behavior impacts:

The audience for the code of ethics would be the _____ of the organization.

For an ethical culture to be _____,it has to persist within the operational policies of the organization long after the latest public scandal or the latest management buzzword.

Sustainable ethics in a culture are those that persist within the operational policies of the organization long after the latest public scandal or the latest management buzzword.

Typical markets represent federal,state,and local officials who simplify and reduce rules and regulations,thus discouraging firms from hiring more people and paying more taxes.

In an organization,the commitment to ethical behavior must be documented in a code of ethics,so that everyone begins from the same starting point.

A well-written code of ethics can capture what the organization understands ethical behavior to mean.

Since the code of ethics can't capture every possible example,each department of the organization should apply the code to examples that arise in its area.

Derek oversees the investigations of wrongdoings in his organization and provides additional guidance and support to the employees.He also develops training programs for every department to maintain organizational conduct.Which of the following positions does Derek most likely hold in his company?

Hiring an ethics officer is the first stage in the process of making ethical behavior sustainable.

_____ describes the characteristic of public commitment to the highest level of professional standards and then sticking to that commitment.

Discuss organizational integrity.

Which of the following is an advice from the Institute of Business Ethics for creating a code of ethics?

Policies that result when a company develops a clear sense of what it stands for as an ethical organization are called _____.

Impatient stockholders wanting the stock price to rise each and every quarter is representative of most markets.

Making ethical behavior _____ requires the involvement of every member of the organization in committing to a formal structure to support an ongoing process of monitoring and enforcement.

Policies that result when organizations are driven by events and/or a fear of future events are called _____.

When an individual is looking to manage the reputation and policies of an organization,the commitment to doing the right thing becomes more about written ethics policy than any sense of organizational integrity.

Understanding Ethics

Defining Business Ethics

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

The Role of Government

Blowing the Whistle

Ethics and Technology

Ethics and Globalization

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Exam 10: Making It Stick: Doing Whats Right in a Competitive Market

A company's commitment to ethical behavior impacts:

The audience for the code of ethics would be the _____ of the organization.

For an ethical culture to be _____,it has to persist within the operational policies of the organization long after the latest public scandal or the latest management buzzword.

Sustainable ethics in a culture are those that persist within the operational policies of the organization long after the latest public scandal or the latest management buzzword.

Typical markets represent federal,state,and local officials who simplify and reduce rules and regulations,thus discouraging firms from hiring more people and paying more taxes.

In an organization,the commitment to ethical behavior must be documented in a code of ethics,so that everyone begins from the same starting point.

A well-written code of ethics can capture what the organization understands ethical behavior to mean.

Since the code of ethics can't capture every possible example,each department of the organization should apply the code to examples that arise in its area.

Derek oversees the investigations of wrongdoings in his organization and provides additional guidance and support to the employees.He also develops training programs for every department to maintain organizational conduct.Which of the following positions does Derek most likely hold in his company?

Hiring an ethics officer is the first stage in the process of making ethical behavior sustainable.

_____ describes the characteristic of public commitment to the highest level of professional standards and then sticking to that commitment.

Discuss organizational integrity.

Which of the following is an advice from the Institute of Business Ethics for creating a code of ethics?

Policies that result when a company develops a clear sense of what it stands for as an ethical organization are called _____.

Impatient stockholders wanting the stock price to rise each and every quarter is representative of most markets.

Making ethical behavior _____ requires the involvement of every member of the organization in committing to a formal structure to support an ongoing process of monitoring and enforcement.

Policies that result when organizations are driven by events and/or a fear of future events are called _____.

When an individual is looking to manage the reputation and policies of an organization,the commitment to doing the right thing becomes more about written ethics policy than any sense of organizational integrity.

Understanding Ethics

Defining Business Ethics

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

The Role of Government

Blowing the Whistle

Ethics and Technology

Ethics and Globalization

Filters