Question 1

The purpose of a political action committee (PAC)is to

Accepted Answer

A)  lobby on behalf of trade associations. 
B)  circumvent laws regarding donations by businesses to election campaigns. 
C)  provide opportunities for personal contacts with legislators. 
D)  ensure that businesses do not attempt to bribe officials. 
E)  prevent businesses from getting excessive tax breaks. 
A)  lobby on behalf of trade associations. 
B)  circumvent laws regarding donations by businesses to election campaigns. 
C)  provide opportunities for personal contacts with legislators. 
D)  ensure that businesses do not attempt to bribe officials. 
E)  prevent businesses from getting excessive tax breaks. B

Question 2

Describe the three emerging ethical issues in business today.

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The three emerging ethical issues in business today are:

1. Data Privacy and Security: With the increasing use of technology and data collection, businesses are facing ethical dilemmas regarding the privacy and security of customer and employee data. The misuse or mishandling of this data can lead to serious consequences and breaches of trust.

2. Environmental Sustainability: As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent, businesses are under pressure to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner. This includes reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and using renewable resources. Ethical issues arise when businesses prioritize profit over environmental responsibility.

3. Diversity and Inclusion: There is a growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and businesses are being held accountable for creating a fair and inclusive environment for all employees. Ethical issues arise when businesses fail to address discrimination, harassment, and inequality in the workplace.

These emerging ethical issues require businesses to carefully consider their actions and decisions, and to prioritize ethical conduct in order to maintain trust and credibility with their stakeholders.

Question 3

The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that corporate giving in 2014 rose 3%,but during the recession in 2009,it was down by 7.5%.Do you see any flaw in arguing that organizations don't have the resources for social programs and therefore should not get involved? Explain.

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The argument that organizations don't have the resources for social programs and therefore should not get involved is flawed. The fluctuation in corporate giving from 2009 to 2014 demonstrates that organizations do have the resources to contribute to social programs, as evidenced by the 3% increase in giving during a non-recession year.

Furthermore, corporate giving is just one aspect of an organization's potential involvement in social programs. Many organizations have the resources and capabilities to contribute in other ways, such as through employee volunteer programs, in-kind donations, or partnerships with non-profit organizations.

Additionally, the argument overlooks the potential benefits to organizations that come from involvement in social programs, such as improved public perception, employee morale, and community impact.

In conclusion, the fluctuation in corporate giving over the years does not support the argument that organizations do not have the resources for social programs and should not get involved. There are many ways for organizations to contribute, and the potential benefits make it a worthwhile endeavor.

Question 4

Procedural justice refers to people's perceptions of the fairness with which rewards and other valued outcomes are distributed within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Major League Baseball,the Cardinals were accused of hacking into the Astros computer system to steal information.The former General Manager of the Cardinals now worked for the Astros.The Cardinals had a log of past passwords used by the GM,which enabled front office executives to enter the Astros' system.The FBI investigated the incident.This is an example of ethical issues with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  technology 
B)  leadership 
C)  organizational stakeholders 
D)  corporate governance 
E)  technology and leadership 
A)  technology 
B)  leadership 
C)  organizational stakeholders 
D)  corporate governance 
E)  technology and leadership

Question 6

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Firm meets statutory requirements placed on it but does no more

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A) Proactive stance 
B) Defensive stance 
C) Obstructionist stance 
D) Accommodative stance 
A) Proactive stance 
B) Defensive stance 
C) Obstructionist stance 
D) Accommodative stance

Question 7

Women in Saudi Arabia have been arrested for driving.Their actions are

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A)  legal and ethical. 
B)  moral. 
C)  legal but unethical. 
D)  illegal and unethical. 
E)  illegal but ethical. 
A)  legal and ethical. 
B)  moral. 
C)  legal but unethical. 
D)  illegal and unethical. 
E)  illegal but ethical.

Question 8

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Official approach to social responsibility

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A) Ethical compliance 
B) Organizational constituent 
C) Whistle-blowing 
D) Ethics 
A) Ethical compliance 
B) Organizational constituent 
C) Whistle-blowing 
D) Ethics

Question 9

All of the following are basic approaches to social responsibility EXCEPT

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A)  accommodative stance. 
B)  defensive stance. 
C)  reactive stance. 
D)  proactive stance. 
E)  obstructionist stance. 
A)  accommodative stance. 
B)  defensive stance. 
C)  reactive stance. 
D)  proactive stance. 
E)  obstructionist stance.

Question 10

Boards of directors are responsible for which area of emerging ethical issues?

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A)  Ethical leaders 
B)  Ethics issues in information technology 
C)  Ethics issues in privacy 
D)  Corporate governance 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  Ethical leaders 
B)  Ethics issues in information technology 
C)  Ethics issues in privacy 
D)  Corporate governance 
E)  None of these choices

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of an informal approach to social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whistle-blowing procedures 
B)  Ethical compliance 
C)  Leadership practices 
D)  The organization culture 
E)  Treatment of whistleblowers 
A)  Whistle-blowing procedures 
B)  Ethical compliance 
C)  Leadership practices 
D)  The organization culture 
E)  Treatment of whistleblowers

Question 12

The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded grants to communities for water conservation and community recycling.This is an example of which area of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  General social welfare 
B)  The natural environment 
C)  Organizational stakeholders 
D)  The task environment 
E)  The internal cultural environment 
A)  General social welfare 
B)  The natural environment 
C)  Organizational stakeholders 
D)  The task environment 
E)  The internal cultural environment

Question 13

Siemens is primarily an engineering company.Employees in the U.S.volunteer to run Siemens Science Day in schools and hospitals to get children excited about science.The passion for science is part of the informal organization dimension

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership. 
B)  culture. 
C)  ethical compliance. 
D)  whistle-blowing. 
E)  social compliance. 
A)  leadership. 
B)  culture. 
C)  ethical compliance. 
D)  whistle-blowing. 
E)  social compliance.

Question 14

____ is the extent to which an organization and its members follow basic moral and legal standards of behavior.

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A)  Legal compliance 
B)  Ethical compliance 
C)  Evaluative compliance 
D)  Philanthropic giving 
E)  Rational compliance 
A)  Legal compliance 
B)  Ethical compliance 
C)  Evaluative compliance 
D)  Philanthropic giving 
E)  Rational compliance

Question 15

A manager who discriminates against a fifty year old man in hiring is exhibiting both unethical and illegal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Auto manufacturers are required to attain a certain average fuel-efficiency level for all the cars they sell.They try to attain the mandated levels,but they also try to get deadline extensions.The auto makers' approach to social responsibility is a(n)____ stance.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive 
A)  reactive 
B)  obstructionist 
C)  proactive 
D)  accommodative 
E)  defensive

Question 17

John Kopchinski,a former Pfizer sales representative,earned more than $51.5 million as a result of his lawsuit against the world's biggest drug maker and the record penalty the company must pay the U.S.government for its massive marketing transgressions.He engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)  whistle-blowing. 
B)  ethical compliance. 
C)  leadership practices. 
D)  corporate culture modification. 
E)  ethical compliance 
A)  whistle-blowing. 
B)  ethical compliance. 
C)  leadership practices. 
D)  corporate culture modification. 
E)  ethical compliance

Question 18

The success of any culture to promote ethical behavior in a society depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  a national culture that values ethical behavior. 
B)  top officials fostering an appropriate culture. 
C)  a legal environment that prohibits unethical practices. 
D)  an economic environment conducive to ethical practices. 
E)  all of these choices. 
A)  a national culture that values ethical behavior. 
B)  top officials fostering an appropriate culture. 
C)  a legal environment that prohibits unethical practices. 
D)  an economic environment conducive to ethical practices. 
E)  all of these choices.

Question 19

Political leaders and corporate executives who meet socially and influence each other are networking through ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Political leaders and corporate executives who meet...

Question 20

The National Football League Players Association agreed to a salary cap.This is an example of how the

Accepted Answer

A)  culture affects employees. 
B)  employees and organization treat other economic agents. 
C)  organization treats the employees. 
D)  employees treat the organization. 
E)  code of ethics affects employees. 
A)  culture affects employees. 
B)  employees and organization treat other economic agents. 
C)  organization treats the employees. 
D)  employees treat the organization. 
E)  code of ethics affects employees.

The purpose of a political action committee (PAC)is to

Describe the three emerging ethical issues in business today.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that corporate giving in 2014 rose 3%,but during the recession in 2009,it was down by 7.5%.Do you see any flaw in arguing that organizations don't have the resources for social programs and therefore should not get involved? Explain.

Procedural justice refers to people's perceptions of the fairness with which rewards and other valued outcomes are distributed within the organization.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Firm meets statutory requirements placed on it but does no more

Women in Saudi Arabia have been arrested for driving.Their actions are

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Official approach to social responsibility

All of the following are basic approaches to social responsibility EXCEPT

Boards of directors are responsible for which area of emerging ethical issues?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an informal approach to social responsibility?

The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded grants to communities for water conservation and community recycling.This is an example of which area of social responsibility?

Siemens is primarily an engineering company.Employees in the U.S.volunteer to run Siemens Science Day in schools and hospitals to get children excited about science.The passion for science is part of the informal organization dimension

____ is the extent to which an organization and its members follow basic moral and legal standards of behavior.

A manager who discriminates against a fifty year old man in hiring is exhibiting both unethical and illegal behavior.

Auto manufacturers are required to attain a certain average fuel-efficiency level for all the cars they sell.They try to attain the mandated levels,but they also try to get deadline extensions.The auto makers' approach to social responsibility is a(n)____ stance.

John Kopchinski,a former Pfizer sales representative,earned more than $51.5 million as a result of his lawsuit against the world's biggest drug maker and the record penalty the company must pay the U.S.government for its massive marketing transgressions.He engaged in

The success of any culture to promote ethical behavior in a society depends on

Political leaders and corporate executives who meet socially and influence each other are networking through ____________________.

The National Football League Players Association agreed to a salary cap.This is an example of how the

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 4: Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

The purpose of a political action committee (PAC)is to

Describe the three emerging ethical issues in business today.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that corporate giving in 2014 rose 3%,but during the recession in 2009,it was down by 7.5%.Do you see any flaw in arguing that organizations don't have the resources for social programs and therefore should not get involved? Explain.

Procedural justice refers to people's perceptions of the fairness with which rewards and other valued outcomes are distributed within the organization.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Firm meets statutory requirements placed on it but does no more

Women in Saudi Arabia have been arrested for driving.Their actions are

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Official approach to social responsibility

All of the following are basic approaches to social responsibility EXCEPT

Boards of directors are responsible for which area of emerging ethical issues?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an informal approach to social responsibility?

The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded grants to communities for water conservation and community recycling.This is an example of which area of social responsibility?

Siemens is primarily an engineering company.Employees in the U.S.volunteer to run Siemens Science Day in schools and hospitals to get children excited about science.The passion for science is part of the informal organization dimension

____ is the extent to which an organization and its members follow basic moral and legal standards of behavior.

A manager who discriminates against a fifty year old man in hiring is exhibiting both unethical and illegal behavior.

Auto manufacturers are required to attain a certain average fuel-efficiency level for all the cars they sell.They try to attain the mandated levels,but they also try to get deadline extensions.The auto makers' approach to social responsibility is a(n)____ stance.

John Kopchinski,a former Pfizer sales representative,earned more than $51.5 million as a result of his lawsuit against the world's biggest drug maker and the record penalty the company must pay the U.S.government for its massive marketing transgressions.He engaged in

The success of any culture to promote ethical behavior in a society depends on

Political leaders and corporate executives who meet socially and influence each other are networking through ____________________.

The National Football League Players Association agreed to a salary cap.This is an example of how the

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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