Question 1

Which of the following is most likely at the root of the problems that befell an unethical company like Enron?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor ethics training programs 
B)  no written code of ethics 
C)  leaders with such high ethical standards that ordinary people could not hope to live up to them 
D)  leaders with poor ethical standards 
A)  poor ethics training programs 
B)  no written code of ethics 
C)  leaders with such high ethical standards that ordinary people could not hope to live up to them 
D)  leaders with poor ethical standards

Question 2

French organizations have a very different view of status than American organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A company that meets its social obligation ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fulfills its economic responsibilities only 
B)  fulfills its legal and economic responsibilities only 
C)  goes beyond its legal and economic responsibilities and responds to some pressing social need 
D)  does not need to obey local laws 
A)  fulfills its economic responsibilities only 
B)  fulfills its legal and economic responsibilities only 
C)  goes beyond its legal and economic responsibilities and responds to some pressing social need 
D)  does not need to obey local laws

Question 4

Global supply chains are similar to biological systems in being resilient and resistant to change but surprisingly vulnerable at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A utilitarian view of ethics focuses on consequences and the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following would be most likely to be true of two random people of the same race?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are likely to have very different skin color and hair type. 
B)  They are unlikely to speak the same language. 
C)  They are likely to have similar skin color and hair type. 
D)  They are likely to share the same cultural traditions. 
A)  They are likely to have very different skin color and hair type. 
B)  They are unlikely to speak the same language. 
C)  They are likely to have similar skin color and hair type. 
D)  They are likely to share the same cultural traditions.

Question 7

Caterpillar is forced to have flexible work times because it deals with suppliers or customers who may be 8 to 10 time zones away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a short essay, discuss the value of Hofstede's values study to managers.

Accepted Answer

In one view, Hofstede's study is nothing

Question 9

Having a written code of ethics ensures that an organization's members will behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A manager who subscribes to the theory of justice view of ethics might pay low-level employees ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the minimum wage 
B)  more than the minimum wage 
C)  less than the minimum wage 
D)  according to how productive they were 
A)  the minimum wage 
B)  more than the minimum wage 
C)  less than the minimum wage 
D)  according to how productive they were

Question 11

"Lack of accountability" argues against a firm being socially responsible by saying that once actions are taken there is no one ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to take responsibility if things go wrong 
B)  to take credit if things work out well 
C)  to speak to the media to put a spin on actions taken 
D)  to follow up afterward 
A)  to take responsibility if things go wrong 
B)  to take credit if things work out well 
C)  to speak to the media to put a spin on actions taken 
D)  to follow up afterward

Question 12

The U.S. workforce is now over 50 percent female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How might a manager with a rights view of ethics view the prospect of forbidding an employee from making what he feels are "misguided" political statements on her non-company website?

Accepted Answer

A)  The manager would ask the employee to take down the website on the grounds that it violates company policy. 
B)  The manager would order the employee to take down the website on the grounds that its positions are foolish and wrong. 
C)  The manager would order the employee to take down the website on the grounds that it misrepresents the company. 
D)  The manager would not interfere with the website. 
A)  The manager would ask the employee to take down the website on the grounds that it violates company policy. 
B)  The manager would order the employee to take down the website on the grounds that its positions are foolish and wrong. 
C)  The manager would order the employee to take down the website on the grounds that it misrepresents the company. 
D)  The manager would not interfere with the website.

Question 14

Proponents of the socioeconomic view of social responsibility believe that being socially responsive is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  good for business 
B)  bad for business 
C)  neither good nor bad for business 
D)  bad for any business in a competitive market 
A)  good for business 
B)  bad for business 
C)  neither good nor bad for business 
D)  bad for any business in a competitive market

Question 15

A good example of social responsiveness is a company whose managers conduct business in an ethical way and strictly follows all local laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

About ________ of organizations of 10,000 or more employees have a written code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third 
B)  half 
C)  70 percent 
D)  97 percent 
A)  one-third 
B)  half 
C)  70 percent 
D)  97 percent

Question 17

Licensing and franchising typically follow the export-import phase of globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A fully global organization might set up a ________ with a foreign company to create a new, independent company that produces a specific product.

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign subsidiary 
B)  franchise 
C)  licensing agreement 
D)  joint venture 
A)  foreign subsidiary 
B)  franchise 
C)  licensing agreement 
D)  joint venture

Question 19

In a short essay, discuss how telecommuting capabilities have changed the manager's job.

Accepted Answer

Historically, the work site was located

Question 20

Which of the following is the best example of a company being socially responsive?

Accepted Answer

A)  meeting hazardous materials standards 
B)  giving Christmas bonuses to worthy employees 
C)  displaying "think green" posters 
D)  building a community day-care center 
A)  meeting hazardous materials standards 
B)  giving Christmas bonuses to worthy employees 
C)  displaying "think green" posters 
D)  building a community day-care center

Which of the following is most likely at the root of the problems that befell an unethical company like Enron?

French organizations have a very different view of status than American organizations.

A company that meets its social obligation ________.

Global supply chains are similar to biological systems in being resilient and resistant to change but surprisingly vulnerable at the same time.

A utilitarian view of ethics focuses on consequences and the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Which of the following would be most likely to be true of two random people of the same race?

Caterpillar is forced to have flexible work times because it deals with suppliers or customers who may be 8 to 10 time zones away.

In a short essay, discuss the value of Hofstede's values study to managers.

Having a written code of ethics ensures that an organization's members will behave ethically.

A manager who subscribes to the theory of justice view of ethics might pay low-level employees ________.

"Lack of accountability" argues against a firm being socially responsible by saying that once actions are taken there is no one ________.

The U.S. workforce is now over 50 percent female.

How might a manager with a rights view of ethics view the prospect of forbidding an employee from making what he feels are "misguided" political statements on her non-company website?

Proponents of the socioeconomic view of social responsibility believe that being socially responsive is ________.

A good example of social responsiveness is a company whose managers conduct business in an ethical way and strictly follows all local laws.

About ________ of organizations of 10,000 or more employees have a written code of ethics.

Licensing and franchising typically follow the export-import phase of globalization.

A fully global organization might set up a ________ with a foreign company to create a new, independent company that produces a specific product.

In a short essay, discuss how telecommuting capabilities have changed the manager's job.

Which of the following is the best example of a company being socially responsive?

Managers and Management

A History Module

The Management Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

A Entrepreneurship Module

Filters

Exam 4: Integrative Managerial Issues

Which of the following is most likely at the root of the problems that befell an unethical company like Enron?

French organizations have a very different view of status than American organizations.

A company that meets its social obligation ________.

Global supply chains are similar to biological systems in being resilient and resistant to change but surprisingly vulnerable at the same time.

A utilitarian view of ethics focuses on consequences and the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Which of the following would be most likely to be true of two random people of the same race?

Caterpillar is forced to have flexible work times because it deals with suppliers or customers who may be 8 to 10 time zones away.

In a short essay, discuss the value of Hofstede's values study to managers.

Having a written code of ethics ensures that an organization's members will behave ethically.

A manager who subscribes to the theory of justice view of ethics might pay low-level employees ________.

"Lack of accountability" argues against a firm being socially responsible by saying that once actions are taken there is no one ________.

The U.S. workforce is now over 50 percent female.

How might a manager with a rights view of ethics view the prospect of forbidding an employee from making what he feels are "misguided" political statements on her non-company website?

Proponents of the socioeconomic view of social responsibility believe that being socially responsive is ________.

A good example of social responsiveness is a company whose managers conduct business in an ethical way and strictly follows all local laws.

About ________ of organizations of 10,000 or more employees have a written code of ethics.

Licensing and franchising typically follow the export-import phase of globalization.

A fully global organization might set up a ________ with a foreign company to create a new, independent company that produces a specific product.

In a short essay, discuss how telecommuting capabilities have changed the manager's job.

Which of the following is the best example of a company being socially responsive?

Managers and Management

A History Module

The Management Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

A Entrepreneurship Module

Filters