Question 1

Nonpunitive ethics programs would be more effective for which of the following types of cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminine 
B)  Masculine 
C)  Low context 
D)  High context 
A)  Feminine 
B)  Masculine 
C)  Low context 
D)  High context A

Question 2

Ethics hotlines can take a number of organizational forms. Which is not one?

Accepted Answer

A)  In-house 
B)  Outsourced 
C)  Hybrid 
D)  Customer service department based 
A)  In-house 
B)  Outsourced 
C)  Hybrid 
D)  Customer service department based D

Question 3

The International Association of Business Communicators found that ______% of respondents had not received any formal ethics training.

Accepted Answer

A)  24% 
B)  95% 
C)  17% 
D)  65% 
A)  24% 
B)  95% 
C)  17% 
D)  65% D

Question 4

The ____________ has the authority to enforce the whistle-blower section of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Trade Commission 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
C)  Federal Communications Commission 
D)  Securities Exchange Commission 
A)  Federal Trade Commission 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
C)  Federal Communications Commission 
D)  Securities Exchange Commission

Question 5

In the opening vignette, what number of witness reports was altered by police to eliminate any unfavorable comment s directed toward the police?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  41 
C)  115 
D)  1,600 
A)  14 
B)  41 
C)  115 
D)  1,600

Question 6

The Government Accountability Project identified 10 elements for whistle blowers to consider before deciding to pursue the matter. Which of the following is not one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish credibility 
B)  Identify problems early 
C)  Impact on the whistleblower 
D)  Extend broad coverage 
A)  Establish credibility 
B)  Identify problems early 
C)  Impact on the whistleblower 
D)  Extend broad coverage

Question 7

For low power distance cultures, accountability and blame should be distributed on the actual job responsibilities of the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a short essay, describe the concept of ethical auditing.

Accepted Answer

Ethical auditing can be defined as the r

Question 9

According to the research study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers 2014 Global Economic Crime Survey, when fraud was committed by someone external to the company ______% were dismissed by their employer.

Accepted Answer

A)  17% 
B)  5% 
C)  23% 
D)  79% 
A)  17% 
B)  5% 
C)  23% 
D)  79%

Question 10

To be effective, an ethical hotline should_________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Be available in a single language 
B)  Be staffed 24 hours per day 
C)  Be charged at premium rates 
D)  Be controlled by the CEO 
A)  Be available in a single language 
B)  Be staffed 24 hours per day 
C)  Be charged at premium rates 
D)  Be controlled by the CEO

Question 11

As multinational corporations approach the issue of ethics training programs, the level of complexity increases due to the intricacies of doing business in a global environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a short essay, list four specific goals that would enhance the employees' knowledge of ethical issues, develop skills to support a strong ethical climate, and ensure proper ethical decision making by the employees.

Accepted Answer

1. Provide the necessary tools needed by

Question 13

Many companies find that setting up hotlines and other reporting mechanisms for reporting environmental programs is quite difficult to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a(n) ______________, the presentation of ethics codes and formal procedures would be perceived as irrelevant and, therefore, most likely ignored by the audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  High-context 
B)  Low-context 
C)  High uncertainty avoidance 
D)  Low uncertainty avoidance 
A)  High-context 
B)  Low-context 
C)  High uncertainty avoidance 
D)  Low uncertainty avoidance

Question 15

The ethical auditing process is an evaluation tool used by management to ensure that the ethical conduct described in the code of ethics is enforced throughout the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Whistle-blowing is the process in which an employee informs another responsible party in the company about potentially unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Integrity Helpline (Deloitte and Touche USA LLP) sets out a number of circumstances in which the hotline should be contacted by employees. Which is not one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you believe that ethics and compliance issues are not being resolved 
B)  If you don't feel comfortable reporting through normal channels 
C)  If the IT systems break down 
D)  If you wish to remain anonymous when filing a report 
A)  If you believe that ethics and compliance issues are not being resolved 
B)  If you don't feel comfortable reporting through normal channels 
C)  If the IT systems break down 
D)  If you wish to remain anonymous when filing a report

Question 18

An effective ethics training program provides other benefits for the firm. Which of the following is not one such benefit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow companies to maintain a moral course regardless of the economic conditions. 
B)  Develop strong employee growth and vision. 
C)  Improve employee promotion prospects 
D)  Help integrate ethical values in the day-to-day decisions of management. 
A)  Allow companies to maintain a moral course regardless of the economic conditions. 
B)  Develop strong employee growth and vision. 
C)  Improve employee promotion prospects 
D)  Help integrate ethical values in the day-to-day decisions of management.

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the elements in increasing employee awareness of ethical programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write codes of conduct in simple terms 
B)  Ensure ethical policies are not one sided 
C)  Enable general organizational gripe sessions 
D)  Ensure relevancy, genuineness, and reality 
A)  Write codes of conduct in simple terms 
B)  Ensure ethical policies are not one sided 
C)  Enable general organizational gripe sessions 
D)  Ensure relevancy, genuineness, and reality

Question 20

Which of the following types of cultures would be less likely to change or provide input to their supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low uncertainty avoidance 
B)  High uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Low power distance 
D)  High power distance 
A)  Low uncertainty avoidance 
B)  High uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Low power distance 
D)  High power distance

Nonpunitive ethics programs would be more effective for which of the following types of cultures?

Ethics hotlines can take a number of organizational forms. Which is not one?

The International Association of Business Communicators found that ______% of respondents had not received any formal ethics training.

The ____________ has the authority to enforce the whistle-blower section of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

In the opening vignette, what number of witness reports was altered by police to eliminate any unfavorable comment s directed toward the police?

The Government Accountability Project identified 10 elements for whistle blowers to consider before deciding to pursue the matter. Which of the following is not one of those factors?

For low power distance cultures, accountability and blame should be distributed on the actual job responsibilities of the employees.

In a short essay, describe the concept of ethical auditing.

According to the research study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers 2014 Global Economic Crime Survey, when fraud was committed by someone external to the company ______% were dismissed by their employer.

To be effective, an ethical hotline should_________________.

As multinational corporations approach the issue of ethics training programs, the level of complexity increases due to the intricacies of doing business in a global environment.

In a short essay, list four specific goals that would enhance the employees' knowledge of ethical issues, develop skills to support a strong ethical climate, and ensure proper ethical decision making by the employees.

Many companies find that setting up hotlines and other reporting mechanisms for reporting environmental programs is quite difficult to accomplish.

In a(n) ______________, the presentation of ethics codes and formal procedures would be perceived as irrelevant and, therefore, most likely ignored by the audience.

The ethical auditing process is an evaluation tool used by management to ensure that the ethical conduct described in the code of ethics is enforced throughout the organization.

Whistle-blowing is the process in which an employee informs another responsible party in the company about potentially unethical behavior.

The Integrity Helpline (Deloitte and Touche USA LLP) sets out a number of circumstances in which the hotline should be contacted by employees. Which is not one of them?

An effective ethics training program provides other benefits for the firm. Which of the following is not one such benefit?

Which of the following is not one of the elements in increasing employee awareness of ethical programs?

Which of the following types of cultures would be less likely to change or provide input to their supervisors?

The Foundation of Ethical Thought

The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics

Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethics and Financial Reporting

Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance

Decision Making and Human Resource Issues

Ethics and the Environment

Ethics and Information Technology

Ethics and Information Technology

Ethical Issues in the Developing World

Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines

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Exam 13: Evaluating Corporate Ethics

Nonpunitive ethics programs would be more effective for which of the following types of cultures?

Ethics hotlines can take a number of organizational forms. Which is not one?

The International Association of Business Communicators found that ______% of respondents had not received any formal ethics training.

The ____________ has the authority to enforce the whistle-blower section of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

In the opening vignette, what number of witness reports was altered by police to eliminate any unfavorable comment s directed toward the police?

The Government Accountability Project identified 10 elements for whistle blowers to consider before deciding to pursue the matter. Which of the following is not one of those factors?

For low power distance cultures, accountability and blame should be distributed on the actual job responsibilities of the employees.

In a short essay, describe the concept of ethical auditing.

According to the research study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers 2014 Global Economic Crime Survey, when fraud was committed by someone external to the company ______% were dismissed by their employer.

To be effective, an ethical hotline should_________________.

As multinational corporations approach the issue of ethics training programs, the level of complexity increases due to the intricacies of doing business in a global environment.

In a short essay, list four specific goals that would enhance the employees' knowledge of ethical issues, develop skills to support a strong ethical climate, and ensure proper ethical decision making by the employees.

Many companies find that setting up hotlines and other reporting mechanisms for reporting environmental programs is quite difficult to accomplish.

In a(n) ______________, the presentation of ethics codes and formal procedures would be perceived as irrelevant and, therefore, most likely ignored by the audience.

The ethical auditing process is an evaluation tool used by management to ensure that the ethical conduct described in the code of ethics is enforced throughout the organization.

Whistle-blowing is the process in which an employee informs another responsible party in the company about potentially unethical behavior.

The Integrity Helpline (Deloitte and Touche USA LLP) sets out a number of circumstances in which the hotline should be contacted by employees. Which is not one of them?

An effective ethics training program provides other benefits for the firm. Which of the following is not one such benefit?

Which of the following is not one of the elements in increasing employee awareness of ethical programs?

Which of the following types of cultures would be less likely to change or provide input to their supervisors?

The Foundation of Ethical Thought

The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics

Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethics and Financial Reporting

Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance

Decision Making and Human Resource Issues

Ethics and the Environment

Ethics and Information Technology

Ethics and Information Technology

Ethical Issues in the Developing World

Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines

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