Question 1

It seems that today firms must pursue the expanding world marketplace if they are to remain competitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Child labor, low pay, poor working conditions, and worker abuse are all characteristics of

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweatshops 
B)  salvage houses 
C)  child labor jobs 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Sweatshops 
B)  salvage houses 
C)  child labor jobs 
D)  none of the above

Question 3

All of the following are arguments in favor of permitting bribery except

Accepted Answer

A)  they are necessary for profits in order to do business. 
B)  everybody does it - it will happen anyway. 
C)  it is accepted practice in many countries. 
D)  one should take a stand for honesty and morality. 
A)  they are necessary for profits in order to do business. 
B)  everybody does it - it will happen anyway. 
C)  it is accepted practice in many countries. 
D)  one should take a stand for honesty and morality.

Question 4

All countries view the bribing of government officials as unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A barrier to an MNC's gaining legitimacy in a host country is often due to conflicts of interest between the interests of the MNC and those of the host country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In facing ethical choices in home versus host country situations, the concept of "cultural relativism" was discussed. This position was characterized by foreign direct investors such as MNCs:

Accepted Answer

A)  continuing to follow its home country's ethical standards even while operating in another country. 
B)  following the host country's ethical standards. 
C)  operating in the broad middle ground where a mix of home and host country standards may be used. 
D)  adhering to international standards such as those established by groups such as the United Nations. 
A)  continuing to follow its home country's ethical standards even while operating in another country. 
B)  following the host country's ethical standards. 
C)  operating in the broad middle ground where a mix of home and host country standards may be used. 
D)  adhering to international standards such as those established by groups such as the United Nations.

Question 7

Numerous North American companies have codes of conduct that specifically address international business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a course of action for conducting business in foreign environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  accepting bribes from foreign business 
B)  developing world wide codes of conduct 
C)  suspend activities when faced with unbridgeable gaps 
D)  factor ethics into global strategy 
A)  accepting bribes from foreign business 
B)  developing world wide codes of conduct 
C)  suspend activities when faced with unbridgeable gaps 
D)  factor ethics into global strategy

Question 9

Sweatshops have been completely eliminated in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It seems that today firms must pursue the expanding world marketplace if they are to remain competitive.

Child labor, low pay, poor working conditions, and worker abuse are all characteristics of

All of the following are arguments in favor of permitting bribery except

All countries view the bribing of government officials as unethical.

A barrier to an MNC's gaining legitimacy in a host country is often due to conflicts of interest between the interests of the MNC and those of the host country.

In facing ethical choices in home versus host country situations, the concept of "cultural relativism" was discussed. This position was characterized by foreign direct investors such as MNCs:

Numerous North American companies have codes of conduct that specifically address international business.

Which of the following is considered a course of action for conducting business in foreign environments?

Sweatshops have been completely eliminated in North America.

The Business and Society Relationship

Corporate Citizenship: Social Responsibility, Responsiveness, and Performance

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs

Issues Management and Crisis Management

Business Ethics Fundamentals

Personal and Organizational Ethics

Business Ethics and Technology

Business, Government, and Regulation

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues and Responses

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues

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Exam 9: Ethical Issues in the Global Arena

It seems that today firms must pursue the expanding world marketplace if they are to remain competitive.

Child labor, low pay, poor working conditions, and worker abuse are all characteristics of

All of the following are arguments in favor of permitting bribery except

All countries view the bribing of government officials as unethical.

A barrier to an MNC's gaining legitimacy in a host country is often due to conflicts of interest between the interests of the MNC and those of the host country.

In facing ethical choices in home versus host country situations, the concept of "cultural relativism" was discussed. This position was characterized by foreign direct investors such as MNCs:

Numerous North American companies have codes of conduct that specifically address international business.

Which of the following is considered a course of action for conducting business in foreign environments?

Sweatshops have been completely eliminated in North America.

The Business and Society Relationship

Corporate Citizenship: Social Responsibility, Responsiveness, and Performance

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs

Issues Management and Crisis Management

Business Ethics Fundamentals

Personal and Organizational Ethics

Business Ethics and Technology

Business, Government, and Regulation

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues and Responses

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues

The Natural Environment As Stakeholder

Business and Community Stakeholders

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, Safety, and Health

Employment Discrimination and Employment Equity

Owner Stakeholders and Corporate Governance

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