Question 1

When dealing with an individual from a different culture,

Accepted Answer

A)  Negotiators generally adapt their negotiation behavior to that of the negotiation partner.
B)  American negotiators are the most flexible to their negotiation partner's behavior.
C)  Canadian and Japanese negotiators are the least flexible to their negotiation partner's behavior.
D)  Negotiators generally do not adapt their negotiation behavior to that of the negotiation partner. A

Question 2

The term cultural intelligence (CQ)has been used to describe an individual's ability to be effective in cross-cultural situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Social Accountability International developed a standard called Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000)to help organizations in workplace conditions including but not limited to

Accepted Answer

A)  Child labor
B)  Forced labor
C)  Health and safety
D)  Discrimination
E)  All of the above E

Question 4

The Golden Rule ("do unto others as you would have them do unto you")appears in the teachings of every major world religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In its Bribe Payers Index (BPI)of 2008,Transparency International (TI)cited Russia,China,Mexico,and India for having particularly high levels of perceived bribery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Justice and fairness are universal human values.Therefore,specific beliefs and preferences about what is a fair allocation are also universally interdependent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to researchers at Harvard,in developing their firm's codes of conduct,multinational firms would be wise to stick with the eight principles identified by their research as the core of global standards of conduct and to not deviate or supplement the principles with values unique to their respective firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Behavior is difficult to predict because people adapt their behaviors to what they believe others expect of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"When in Rome,do as Romans do" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical imperialism
B)  Ethical relativism
C)  Cultural imperialism
D)  Cultural relativism

Question 10

Civil society refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Countries with a certain type of governance structure.
B)  Groups interested in business ethics (such as the media,not-for-profit organizations,academic institutions,and religious and political groups) .
C)  Government agencies in foreign countries.
D)  Countries that share the same culture,customs,and norms.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a high power distance country?

Accepted Answer

A)  India
B)  United States
C)  Israel
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Ethical issues are universal and do not vary from culture to culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a company official is abducted by Somali pirates and held for ransom,the Foreign Corrupt Practices act (FCPA)calls for the company to forego negotiating for the employee's release and to not pay a ransom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reebok Corporation has made human rights a hallmark of its corporate strategy,culture,and identity.Briefly describe at least two of the ways in which the company addresses international human rights issues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reebok Corporation has made human rights a...

Question 15

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collectivists tend to prefer mediation because it involves compromise.
B)  Collectivists tend to prefer adjudication because it is perceived to be fairer.
C)  Collectivists tend to prefer direct manifestations of conflict.
D)  Collectivists tend to avoid psychological warfare.

Question 16

More and more consumers say that corporate citizenship influences their buying habits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________ assumes absolute truths that would require exactly the same standard and behavior in every culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical imperialism
B)  Ethical relativism
C)  Cultural imperialism
D)  Cultural relativism

Question 18

Spouses of high level expatriate managers generally serve in a corporate "ambassador" role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because of the cultural differences in Asia and Latin America,"help lines" are more effective when they are oriented more toward providing guidance rather than reporting misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture can be defined as "collective mental programming."
B)  Culture represents different patterns of believing.
C)  Culture is used to interpret the world.
D)  Cultures new to an individual will impact his/her interpretation of experience.

Exam 11: Managing for Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Global Business Environment

When dealing with an individual from a different culture,

The term cultural intelligence (CQ)has been used to describe an individual's ability to be effective in cross-cultural situations.

Social Accountability International developed a standard called Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000) to help organizations in workplace conditions including but not limited to

The Golden Rule ("do unto others as you would have them do unto you")appears in the teachings of every major world religion.

In its Bribe Payers Index (BPI)of 2008,Transparency International (TI)cited Russia,China,Mexico,and India for having particularly high levels of perceived bribery.

Justice and fairness are universal human values.Therefore,specific beliefs and preferences about what is a fair allocation are also universally interdependent.

Behavior is difficult to predict because people adapt their behaviors to what they believe others expect of them.

"When in Rome,do as Romans do" is an example of:

Civil society refers to:

Which of the following is an example of a high power distance country?

Ethical issues are universal and do not vary from culture to culture.

If a company official is abducted by Somali pirates and held for ransom,the Foreign Corrupt Practices act (FCPA)calls for the company to forego negotiating for the employee's release and to not pay a ransom.

Reebok Corporation has made human rights a hallmark of its corporate strategy,culture,and identity.Briefly describe at least two of the ways in which the company addresses international human rights issues.

Which of the following is true?

More and more consumers say that corporate citizenship influences their buying habits.

____________ assumes absolute truths that would require exactly the same standard and behavior in every culture.

Spouses of high level expatriate managers generally serve in a corporate "ambassador" role.

Because of the cultural differences in Asia and Latin America,"help lines" are more effective when they are oriented more toward providing guidance rather than reporting misconduct.

Which of the following is false?