Question 1

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the rights of shareholders?
I.voting power on major issues and ownership in a portion of the company
II.right to transfer ownership and dividend entitlement
III.hire and fire management and select and appoint a chief executive

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II
B)  I,II,and III
C)  I only
D)  III only D

Question 2

Explain why laws exist that do not impose a duty to rescue.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally,our society has tended to grant maximum leeway to individual freedom of choice.Requiring that people help one another in emergencies would infringe on that freedom by forcing people to act when they might choose not to.Further,imposing a duty to rescue presupposes that there is agreement that rendering assistance is always the right thing to do,which in some cases,it is not.

Question 3

According to Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission,which of the following is not a reason to allow corporations the right to spend money and advertise for political candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political speech is the most important,and most protected,speech that exists.It is crucial to the democratic process that political speech be encouraged and heard.
B)  The immense wealth of a corporation allows it to be the most accurate in providing messages to people.
C)  Presidents and members of Congress often consult with corporate leaders on a number of issues,suppressing all corporate political speech would eliminate the ability for non-profits and smaller corporations to oppose or reject publicly the position of those larger corporations being consulted.
D)  Restrictions do not protect minority or dissenting shareholders because they can address disagreement through the corporate democratic process. B

Question 4

Discuss how multinational corporations can be both a benefit and a detriment to society.

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Question 5

Which of the following statements best illustrates the view of "utilitarianism"?
I.From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
II.The risk reasonably to be perceived defines the duty to be obeyed and risks imports relation; it is risk to another or to others within the range of apprehension.
III.An action is right when maximizing welfare and total well-being.
IV.Individuals should pursue his or her own self-interest, even at the expense of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  I only
B)  III only
C)  I and II
D)  I,II,and III

Question 6

The Ethic of Care is

Accepted Answer

A)  A set of rules that explain how to prioritize those people affected by a decision so that a utilitarian analysis can be done successfully.
B)  A set of universal principles,which applied evenly to all decisions will result in fairness and equity in ethical decisions.
C)  The idea that we should all make decisions under the assumption that we don't know our station in life,that we could be the person most negatively impacted by the decision.
D)  A set of principles that encourage decision makers to look at human relationships as a primary motivator for a decision.

Question 7

Assuming a business ethical dilemma,which statement best illustrates Gilligan approach suggested in her theory of "The Ethics of Care"?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual rights and justice for all
B)  applies only to women and not men
C)  care and responsibility to others
D)  obedience to independent moral rules or duties

Question 8

Laws must be static and unyielding in order to provide stability for a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following views on outsourcing would be consistent with the free market ethics approach advocated by Milton Friedman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outsourcing is detrimental to the economy because it limits profitability.
B)  Outsourcing decreases efficiency and productivity.
C)  Outsourcing enhances competitiveness,modernization,and bigger market opportunities.
D)  Automating processes and replacing workers is unethical since it does not serve a greater good.

Question 10

From where do ethical preferences originate?

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Question 11

Corporate director or officer decisions to dedicate corporate funds for social causes is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 
B)  Social Activism (S
A)  
C)  Business Engagement in Environmental Situations (BEES) 
D)  Strategic Investment in Stakeholder Issues (SISI)

Question 12

Describe the philosophy of noted economist,Milton Friedman,on the issue of "free market ethics."

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Question 13

The best example of a source for virtue ethics for a business is

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A)  newspapers articles about the corporation.
B)  the corporate mission statement.
C)  the documentation in human resources justifying the hiring of new staff.
D)  the resumes of the members of the board of directors and the officers.

Question 14

The chapter discusses a number of different ethical theories or approaches to decision making.Discuss the potential dangers of relying solely on one theory or approach.

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Question 15

Describe the difference between the law and ethics.

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Question 16

Select the best definition of ethics:

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A)  a fairly clear cut set of guides for decision making.
B)  a set of relatively unclear principles regarding what we must do.
C)  a set of relatively unclear principles regarding what we should do.
D)  religious views about the world.

Question 17

Choose the statement regarding duty to rescue that is false:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no general duty to rescue an individual.
B)  One basis for not imposing individual rescue liability is: An individual should have a right of freedom of action,privacy and personal autonomy not to intervene and perform rescue.
C)  Under a liberal-communitarian approach,citizens owe a duty to the state to rescue other citizens based on reciprocal rights and duties.
D)  When one taunts another person who then puts themselves in danger in response to the teasing,the teaser has a duty to rescue the other.

Question 18

Discuss the differences in utilitarianism and values ethics in making a decision.

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Question 19

All of the following are considered exceptions to the general rule that there is no duty to rescue except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contract - lifeguards,for example,have signed contracts agreeing to rescue people in exchange for pay and benefits.
B)  Witnessing an accident - this creates a duty to step in and help the injured
C)  Child abuse- statutes in nearly all states require that one report suspected child abuse.
D)  Endangerment - if one puts another in danger,then he/she is obligated to rescue that person.

Exam 1: Law, Ethics, Business: An Introduction

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the rights of shareholders? I.voting power on major issues and ownership in a portion of the company II.right to transfer ownership and dividend entitlement III.hire and fire management and select and appoint a chief executive