Question 1

All of the following are common approaches that businesses use to influence government EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  personal contacts. 
B)  rebates. 
C)  lobbyists. 
D)  donations to PACs. 
E)  favors. 
A)  personal contacts. 
B)  rebates. 
C)  lobbyists. 
D)  donations to PACs. 
E)  favors.

Question 2

A code of ethics will ensure ethical behavior by employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The primary economic agents of interest for an organization include

Accepted Answer

A)  customers. 
B)  competitors. 
C)  supplies. 
D)  dealers. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  customers. 
B)  competitors. 
C)  supplies. 
D)  dealers. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 4

Traditionally,experts have suggested a three-step model for applying ethical judgments to situations that may arise during the course of business activities.The first step is to

Accepted Answer

A)  gather the relevant factual information. 
B)  appoint an ombudsman. 
C)  locate a mediator. 
D)  determine what is lacking in the organization culture. 
E)  determine the most appropriate moral values. 
A)  gather the relevant factual information. 
B)  appoint an ombudsman. 
C)  locate a mediator. 
D)  determine what is lacking in the organization culture. 
E)  determine the most appropriate moral values.

Question 5

Judith Cruz,the executive director of the Treasure Coast Food Bank,had a logistics problem.She contacted Wal-Mart to ask for management advice.Members from Wal-Mart's distribution team arrived at the food bank,helping it improve its warehousing,sorting,and routing,to allow more food deliveries per week.The food bank went from serving 42,000 meals per week to more than 100,000 meals.The partnership negates the argument against social responsibility that says

Accepted Answer

A)  based on their legal status,organizations are technically prohibited from such activities. 
B)  such activity detracts from the basic mission society has given business. 
C)  social responsibility programs have the potential to create substantial conflicts of interest. 
D)  business executives lack the expertise to make decisions about social programs. 
E)  there is too much potential for the abuse of the power that corporations have already without adding to it. 
A)  based on their legal status,organizations are technically prohibited from such activities. 
B)  such activity detracts from the basic mission society has given business. 
C)  social responsibility programs have the potential to create substantial conflicts of interest. 
D)  business executives lack the expertise to make decisions about social programs. 
E)  there is too much potential for the abuse of the power that corporations have already without adding to it.

Question 6

Some people are outraged by the National Security Agency's collection of phone information.Others think that companies like Google,Facebook,and Amazon know even more information about people.When is the gathering of information on people too much? Explain your reasons.

Accepted Answer

The gathering of information on people b

Question 7

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.Kopchinski used whistle-blowing,a(n)____,to bring attention to the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal organizational dimension 
B)  defensive stance toward social responsibility 
C)  protective stance toward social responsibility 
D)  reactive approach to social responsibility 
E)  informal organizational dimension 
A)  formal organizational dimension 
B)  defensive stance toward social responsibility 
C)  protective stance toward social responsibility 
D)  reactive approach to social responsibility 
E)  informal organizational dimension

Question 8

Taxes on corporations are a form of ____________________ regulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Taxes on corporations are a form of...

Question 9

The Siemens Foundation uses money to support and promote the importance of math,science,and technology education.It is taking a(n)____ approach to social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation in which a manager is likely to be called upon to make an ethical decision regarding the relationship of the firm to the employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiring and firing 
B)  Customer relations 
C)  Working conditions 
D)  Garnishment of wages 
E)  Drinking or drug problem 
A)  Hiring and firing 
B)  Customer relations 
C)  Working conditions 
D)  Garnishment of wages 
E)  Drinking or drug problem

Question 11

Edward Snowden revealed classified information from the NSA.He was charged with violating the Espionage Act and theft of government property.He is living in an undisclosed location in Russia while seeking asylum elsewhere.He has been called a a whistleblower,a dissident,a patriot,and a traitor.Which term do you think describes him and why?

Accepted Answer

The term that best describes Edward Snow

Question 12

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Wal-Mart is an example of the ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Trust is indispensable to any business transaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Someone's ethical standards are developed as a child in response to his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  parents' and other adults' behavior. 
B)  peers. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  parents' and other adults' behavior and peers. 
E)  All of these are correct 
A)  parents' and other adults' behavior. 
B)  peers. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  parents' and other adults' behavior and peers. 
E)  All of these are correct

Question 15

Special Exercises
There are at least six lethal forms of E.coli that can end up in our meat or on our produce that are so virulent,they hospitalize people and even kill them.However,in the U.S.only one,E.coli 0157:H7,is officially termed an adulterant,which means any ground beef that tests positive for it cannot be sold for human consumption.There are no requirements for companies to test for the other lethal strains,and it is not illegal for them to be present in food.Match each action with what it illustrates.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-NCBA represents ranchers and communicates with politicians.

Accepted Answer

A) Obstructionist stance 
B) Defensive stance 
C) Accommodative stance 
D) Proactive stance 
E) Direct regulation
F)Indirect regulation
G)Lobbyist
H)Political Action Committees 
A) Obstructionist stance 
B) Defensive stance 
C) Accommodative stance 
D) Proactive stance 
E) Direct regulation
F)Indirect regulation
G)Lobbyist
H)Political Action Committees

Question 16

The Nation Football League executives shorted unrestricted free agency requirements from six seasons to four,which gave individual players greater mobility and negotiating power.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.

Question 17

The Equal Employee Opportunity Commission is one agency involved in oversight of public companies.This is a form of ____________________ regulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Equal Employee Opportunity Commission is one...

Question 18

After Japan won the World Cup one of its players apologized profusely for appearing to criticize the coach.American athletes in many sports criticize fellow players,coaches,and managers.This is an example of how ethical behavior is similar across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ethical norm justice,means whether a particular act optimizes what is best for the organization's constituencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be 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

All of the following are common approaches that businesses use to influence government EXCEPT

A code of ethics will ensure ethical behavior by employees.

The primary economic agents of interest for an organization include

Traditionally,experts have suggested a three-step model for applying ethical judgments to situations that may arise during the course of business activities.The first step is to

Some people are outraged by the National Security Agency's collection of phone information.Others think that companies like Google,Facebook,and Amazon know even more information about people.When is the gathering of information on people too much? Explain your reasons.

Taxes on corporations are a form of ____________________ regulation.

The Siemens Foundation uses money to support and promote the importance of math,science,and technology education.It is taking a(n)____ approach to social responsibility.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation in which a manager is likely to be called upon to make an ethical decision regarding the relationship of the firm to the employee?

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Wal-Mart is an example of the ____ stance.

Trust is indispensable to any business transaction.

Someone's ethical standards are developed as a child in response to his or her

The Nation Football League executives shorted unrestricted free agency requirements from six seasons to four,which gave individual players greater mobility and negotiating power.This is an example of how the

The Equal Employee Opportunity Commission is one agency involved in oversight of public companies.This is a form of ____________________ regulation.

After Japan won the World Cup one of its players apologized profusely for appearing to criticize the coach.American athletes in many sports criticize fellow players,coaches,and managers.This is an example of how ethical behavior is similar across cultures.

The ethical norm justice,means whether a particular act optimizes what is best for the organization's constituencies.

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n)____ stance.

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

All of the following are common approaches that businesses use to influence government EXCEPT

A code of ethics will ensure ethical behavior by employees.

The primary economic agents of interest for an organization include

Traditionally,experts have suggested a three-step model for applying ethical judgments to situations that may arise during the course of business activities.The first step is to

Some people are outraged by the National Security Agency's collection of phone information.Others think that companies like Google,Facebook,and Amazon know even more information about people.When is the gathering of information on people too much? Explain your reasons.

Taxes on corporations are a form of ____________________ regulation.

The Siemens Foundation uses money to support and promote the importance of math,science,and technology education.It is taking a(n)____ approach to social responsibility.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation in which a manager is likely to be called upon to make an ethical decision regarding the relationship of the firm to the employee?

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Wal-Mart is an example of the ____ stance.

Trust is indispensable to any business transaction.

Someone's ethical standards are developed as a child in response to his or her

The Nation Football League executives shorted unrestricted free agency requirements from six seasons to four,which gave individual players greater mobility and negotiating power.This is an example of how the

The Equal Employee Opportunity Commission is one agency involved in oversight of public companies.This is a form of ____________________ regulation.

After Japan won the World Cup one of its players apologized profusely for appearing to criticize the coach.American athletes in many sports criticize fellow players,coaches,and managers.This is an example of how ethical behavior is similar across cultures.

The ethical norm justice,means whether a particular act optimizes what is best for the organization's constituencies.

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n)____ stance.

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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