Question 1

The best insurance against ethical violations is the hiring of people with strong moral principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mary started her dot.com business in 1995.Recently,she hired Jackie as VP of Sales and Marketing.As part of company policy,management was to give blood test for verification of AIDS or any drug abuse.When the results came back,Mary found out that Jackie had AIDS.She was fired because the company does not tolerate having employees with AIDS.

Accepted Answer

A) Mary had the right to fire Jackie because it is her company and she can do whatever she wants. 
B) Mary should have consulted with an attorney to find a reason for firing Jackie. 
C) Mary is in violation of Discrimination laws. 
D) Mary should have requested blood test from everyone on a quarterly basis. 
A) Mary had the right to fire Jackie because it is her company and she can do whatever she wants. 
B) Mary should have consulted with an attorney to find a reason for firing Jackie. 
C) Mary is in violation of Discrimination laws. 
D) Mary should have requested blood test from everyone on a quarterly basis.

Question 3

Businesses have which of the following responsibilities to their customers?

Accepted Answer

A) The right of choosing the products they buy and use 
B) Properly managing a diverse workforce 
C) Reducing packaging,reusing material,and recycling when possible 
D) Earning a profit while being socially responsible 
A) The right of choosing the products they buy and use 
B) Properly managing a diverse workforce 
C) Reducing packaging,reusing material,and recycling when possible 
D) Earning a profit while being socially responsible

Question 4

________ consists of the fundamental moral values and behavioral standards that form the foundation for the people of an organization as they make decisions and interact with stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) Business ethics 
B) Social responsibility 
C) Moral responsibility 
D) Law 
A) Business ethics 
B) Social responsibility 
C) Moral responsibility 
D) Law

Question 5

If a manager says things like,"Everyone does it" or "I don't get paid to be ethical,I get paid to produce results," he/she is suffering from moral blindness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Progressive companies are taking their environmental policies a step further,creating redesigned,"clean" manufacturing systems that focus on avoiding waste and pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What causes ethical lapses?

Accepted Answer

The following are the common reasons for

Question 8

Sexual harassment is a serious problem in the workplace and:

Accepted Answer

A) about 40% of all sexual harassment in the workplace is done by females to males. 
B) is especially bad in small businesses. 
C) employers are only liable as the sexual harassment is "quid pro quo." 
D) more than 80% of the charges are brought by women. 
A) about 40% of all sexual harassment in the workplace is done by females to males. 
B) is especially bad in small businesses. 
C) employers are only liable as the sexual harassment is "quid pro quo." 
D) more than 80% of the charges are brought by women.

Question 9

Marian works in an office where the male employees constantly tell sexually oriented jokes,some keep suggestive pictures on the walls of the cubicles,and several men whistle at and make lurid comments to women employees in the lunch room.This is an example of what type of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A) Quid pro quo 
B) Hostile environment 
C) Harassment by a third party 
D) None of these 
A) Quid pro quo 
B) Hostile environment 
C) Harassment by a third party 
D) None of these

Question 10

An employer can be held liable for third parties who engage in sexual harassment if the employer has the ability to stop the improper behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Managing cultural diversity in the workforce is getting easier as society becomes more diverse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Although companies set standards for ethical behavior,the ultimate decision on whether to abide by ethical principles rests with the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Managing diversity in the workforce means managers need to:

Accepted Answer

A) hire more minorities and fewer non-minorities. 
B) create an environment in which all types of workers can flourish. 
C) establish affirmative action programs. 
D) strive for more homogeneity in the workforce. 
A) hire more minorities and fewer non-minorities. 
B) create an environment in which all types of workers can flourish. 
C) establish affirmative action programs. 
D) strive for more homogeneity in the workforce.

Question 14

When a sexual harassment complaint is made,the company should not inform the accused until the complaint has been thoroughly investigated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When dealing with AIDS in the workplace,small business owners should:

Accepted Answer

A) treat AIDS positive employees as they would any other employees with life threatening illnesses. 
B) make certain their employment policies comply with local regulations but not worry about federal regulations. 
C) require HIV screening as part of the hiring process. 
D) inform all employees when someone tests HIV positive. 
A) treat AIDS positive employees as they would any other employees with life threatening illnesses. 
B) make certain their employment policies comply with local regulations but not worry about federal regulations. 
C) require HIV screening as part of the hiring process. 
D) inform all employees when someone tests HIV positive.

Question 16

What is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

A) Sex discrimination 
B) Sexual harassment 
C) AIDS discrimination 
D) None of the above 
A) Sex discrimination 
B) Sexual harassment 
C) AIDS discrimination 
D) None of the above

Question 17

The majority of small companies realize they have as big a drug problem with their employees as larger companies do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Small businesses have a number of social responsibilities to their investors including:

Accepted Answer

A) selling a high-quality product at a reasonable price. 
B) observing all government requirements for product manufacture. 
C) earning the lowest profits at the highest cost of production. 
D) providing an attractive return on their investments. 
A) selling a high-quality product at a reasonable price. 
B) observing all government requirements for product manufacture. 
C) earning the lowest profits at the highest cost of production. 
D) providing an attractive return on their investments.

Question 19

A small business's responsibility to its customers includes the customers' right to honest communication and a right to choose among competing products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ethical lapses happen for a number of reasons.Joan made an unethical decision.When confronted with it by her boss,she couldn't understand why he was upset because "Everyone does it." This is an example of an ethical lapse due to:

Accepted Answer

A) a "bad apple." 
B) a "bad barrel." 
C) opportunity pressures. 
D) competitive pressures. 
A) a "bad apple." 
B) a "bad barrel." 
C) opportunity pressures. 
D) competitive pressures.

Exam 21: Ethics and Social Responsibility: Doing the Right Thing

The best insurance against ethical violations is the hiring of people with strong moral principles.

Businesses have which of the following responsibilities to their customers?

________ consists of the fundamental moral values and behavioral standards that form the foundation for the people of an organization as they make decisions and interact with stakeholders.

If a manager says things like,"Everyone does it" or "I don't get paid to be ethical,I get paid to produce results," he/she is suffering from moral blindness.

Progressive companies are taking their environmental policies a step further,creating redesigned,"clean" manufacturing systems that focus on avoiding waste and pollution.

What causes ethical lapses?

Sexual harassment is a serious problem in the workplace and:

Marian works in an office where the male employees constantly tell sexually oriented jokes,some keep suggestive pictures on the walls of the cubicles,and several men whistle at and make lurid comments to women employees in the lunch room.This is an example of what type of sexual harassment?

An employer can be held liable for third parties who engage in sexual harassment if the employer has the ability to stop the improper behavior.

Managing cultural diversity in the workforce is getting easier as society becomes more diverse.

Although companies set standards for ethical behavior,the ultimate decision on whether to abide by ethical principles rests with the individual.

Managing diversity in the workforce means managers need to:

When a sexual harassment complaint is made,the company should not inform the accused until the complaint has been thoroughly investigated.

When dealing with AIDS in the workplace,small business owners should:

What is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

The majority of small companies realize they have as big a drug problem with their employees as larger companies do.

Small businesses have a number of social responsibilities to their investors including:

A small business's responsibility to its customers includes the customers' right to honest communication and a right to choose among competing products.

Ethical lapses happen for a number of reasons.Joan made an unethical decision.When confronted with it by her boss,she couldn't understand why he was upset because "Everyone does it." This is an example of an ethical lapse due to:

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