Question 1

Match the following:
-Consequential theory

Accepted Answer

A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior 
B) An ethical perspective that focuses on results of behavior 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual 
E) A good person who acted out of virtuous and right intentions
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action 
A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior 
B) An ethical perspective that focuses on results of behavior 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual 
E) A good person who acted out of virtuous and right intentions
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action

Question 2

Match the following:
-Professional oath

Accepted Answer

A) An organizational informant or someone who reports corporate wrongdoing 
B) Fairness of the process and/or criteria used to allocate outcomes 
C) A credo or recorded set of accepted and ethical behavior 
D) A public statement in which one agrees to follow a set of ethical standards 
E) Embezzlement, fraud, and misuse of corporate assets 
A) An organizational informant or someone who reports corporate wrongdoing 
B) Fairness of the process and/or criteria used to allocate outcomes 
C) A credo or recorded set of accepted and ethical behavior 
D) A public statement in which one agrees to follow a set of ethical standards 
E) Embezzlement, fraud, and misuse of corporate assets

Question 3

Match the following:
-Character theory

Accepted Answer

A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior 
B) An ethical perspective that focuses on results of behavior 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual 
E) A good person who acted out of virtuous and right intentions
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action 
A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior 
B) An ethical perspective that focuses on results of behavior 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual 
E) A good person who acted out of virtuous and right intentions
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action

Question 4

An ethical theory that emphasizes the nature and characteristics of an act is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural based. 
B)  motive-based. 
C)  consequence-based. 
D)  rule-based. 
A)  cultural based. 
B)  motive-based. 
C)  consequence-based. 
D)  rule-based.

Question 5

Briefly discuss the issues an organization would want to understand if it were interested in a business venture within
China.

Accepted Answer

Chinese managers' business practices hav

Question 6

With respect to the multiple roles assumed by women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men have been favorably predisposed to adopt the sharing of domestic responsibilities. 
B)  Working women often find themselves in the position of caring for the elderly parents. 
C)  Arranging for child care is typically the woman's responsibility. 
D)  Women have been quick to adopt the provider role. 
A)  Men have been favorably predisposed to adopt the sharing of domestic responsibilities. 
B)  Working women often find themselves in the position of caring for the elderly parents. 
C)  Arranging for child care is typically the woman's responsibility. 
D)  Women have been quick to adopt the provider role.

Question 7

A cultural orientation where people belong to a loose social framework and their primary concern is for themselves and their families is based on power distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Attention to diversity has particularly increased in recent years because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of telecommunications. 
B)  the opportunity for use of lower cost labor in other countries. 
C)  the changing demographics of the working population. 
D)  legislation. 
A)  the use of telecommunications. 
B)  the opportunity for use of lower cost labor in other countries. 
C)  the changing demographics of the working population. 
D)  legislation.

Question 9

A transnational organization is one where:

Accepted Answer

A)  it's nationality is held strongly in the consciousness of managers even though the organization competes on a global scale. 
B)  the global viewpoint supersedes national issues. 
C)  employing a multicultural mix of workers is avoided to prevent diversity among employees. 
D)  a prevalent ethnic viewpoint begins to be held strongly in the consciousness of managers. 
A)  it's nationality is held strongly in the consciousness of managers even though the organization competes on a global scale. 
B)  the global viewpoint supersedes national issues. 
C)  employing a multicultural mix of workers is avoided to prevent diversity among employees. 
D)  a prevalent ethnic viewpoint begins to be held strongly in the consciousness of managers.

Question 10

In which of the following cultures should you avoid directly saying no?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  Saudi Arabia 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Canada 
A)  Japan 
B)  Saudi Arabia 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Canada

Question 11

Crude comments or sexual jokes and behaviors that disparage someone's sex or convey hostility is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual coercion. 
B)  exploitation. 
C)  gender harassment. 
D)  sexual abuse. 
A)  sexual coercion. 
B)  exploitation. 
C)  gender harassment. 
D)  sexual abuse.

Question 12

Distributive justice is the fairness of the process by which outcomes are allocated in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a classification for ethical theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanitarian 
B)  Rule-based 
C)  Consequential 
D)  Cultural 
A)  Humanitarian 
B)  Rule-based 
C)  Consequential 
D)  Cultural

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the major challenges that managers must deal with in order to remain competitive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalizing the firm's operations to compete in the global village 
B)  Managing ethical behavior, good character, and personal integrity 
C)  Managing a diverse workforce 
D)  Anticipating changes in foreign currency valuations 
A)  Globalizing the firm's operations to compete in the global village 
B)  Managing ethical behavior, good character, and personal integrity 
C)  Managing a diverse workforce 
D)  Anticipating changes in foreign currency valuations

Question 15

According to your text, African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans are likely to be at a disadvantage within organizations because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are under-represented in declining occupations. 
B)  they tend to live in a small number of large cities that are facing severe economic difficulties. 
C)  available jobs in the future will require less skill than in the past. 
D)  the proportion of African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans who are qualified for higher level jobs are often higher than the proportion of qualified whites and Asian-Americans. 
A)  they are under-represented in declining occupations. 
B)  they tend to live in a small number of large cities that are facing severe economic difficulties. 
C)  available jobs in the future will require less skill than in the past. 
D)  the proportion of African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans who are qualified for higher level jobs are often higher than the proportion of qualified whites and Asian-Americans.

Question 16

Which of the following challenges must managers overcome to remain competitive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenge of managing ethical behavior 
B)  Challenge of work force diversity 
C)  Challenge of globalization 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Challenge of managing ethical behavior 
B)  Challenge of work force diversity 
C)  Challenge of globalization 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

When the Japanese questioned the salaries of American CEOs during a time when many companies were in difficulty and laying off workers, they were making their judgments based upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian justice. 
B)  distributive justice. 
C)  procedural justice. 
D)  rule-based justice. 
A)  utilitarian justice. 
B)  distributive justice. 
C)  procedural justice. 
D)  rule-based justice.

Question 18

A collectivistic culture displays an orientation in which relationships and group decision making are valued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Globalization implies all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  that the world is free from national boundaries. 
B)  a borderless world. 
C)  competition between workers from other countries. 
D)  an organization's nationality is held strongly in consciousness. 
A)  that the world is free from national boundaries. 
B)  a borderless world. 
C)  competition between workers from other countries. 
D)  an organization's nationality is held strongly in consciousness.

Match the following: -Consequential theory

Match the following: -Professional oath

Match the following: -Character theory

An ethical theory that emphasizes the nature and characteristics of an act is:

Briefly discuss the issues an organization would want to understand if it were interested in a business venture within China.

With respect to the multiple roles assumed by women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A cultural orientation where people belong to a loose social framework and their primary concern is for themselves and their families is based on power distance.

Attention to diversity has particularly increased in recent years because of:

A transnational organization is one where:

In which of the following cultures should you avoid directly saying no?

Crude comments or sexual jokes and behaviors that disparage someone's sex or convey hostility is considered:

Distributive justice is the fairness of the process by which outcomes are allocated in an organization.

Which of the following is NOT a classification for ethical theories?

Which of the following is NOT one of the major challenges that managers must deal with in order to remain competitive?

According to your text, African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans are likely to be at a disadvantage within organizations because:

Which of the following challenges must managers overcome to remain competitive?

When the Japanese questioned the salaries of American CEOs during a time when many companies were in difficulty and laying off workers, they were making their judgments based upon:

A collectivistic culture displays an orientation in which relationships and group decision making are valued.

John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action.

Globalization implies all of the following except:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 2: Challenges for Managers

Match the following: -Consequential theory

Match the following: -Professional oath

Match the following: -Character theory

An ethical theory that emphasizes the nature and characteristics of an act is:

Briefly discuss the issues an organization would want to understand if it were interested in a business venture within China.

With respect to the multiple roles assumed by women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A cultural orientation where people belong to a loose social framework and their primary concern is for themselves and their families is based on power distance.

Attention to diversity has particularly increased in recent years because of:

A transnational organization is one where:

In which of the following cultures should you avoid directly saying no?

Crude comments or sexual jokes and behaviors that disparage someone's sex or convey hostility is considered:

Distributive justice is the fairness of the process by which outcomes are allocated in an organization.

Which of the following is NOT a classification for ethical theories?

Which of the following is NOT one of the major challenges that managers must deal with in order to remain competitive?

According to your text, African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans are likely to be at a disadvantage within organizations because:

Which of the following challenges must managers overcome to remain competitive?

When the Japanese questioned the salaries of American CEOs during a time when many companies were in difficulty and laying off workers, they were making their judgments based upon:

A collectivistic culture displays an orientation in which relationships and group decision making are valued.

John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action.

Globalization implies all of the following except:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters