Question 1

Prudential reasons are those moral reasons that are separate from self-interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the Supreme Court,

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A) there is nothing improper about an outsider's using information,as long as the information is not obtained from an insider who breaches a legal duty to the corporation's shareholders. 
B) anyone buying/selling stock based on nonpublic information is guilty of inside trading. 
C) insider trading violates the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution. 
D) it should be left up to the company,not the government,to decide whether or not to prohibit insider trading.

Question 3

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Accepted Answer

A) doesn't apply to countries where bribery is common. 
B) is alleged by its critics to put American companies at a disadvantage. 
C) carefully distinguishes bribery from extortion payments. 
D) outlaws "grease payments".

Question 4

What is whistle-blowing,and what motivates whistle-blowers?

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Question 5

According to Professor Norman Bowie,which of the following factors is relevant to determining the morality of blowing the whistle?

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A) the whistle blower's motive 
B) whether internal channels have been exhausted 
C) whether the whistle blowing has some chance of success 
D) all of these choices

Question 6

Whistle-blowing involves exposing activities that are

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A) sports related. 
B) immoral or illegal. 
C) too close to call. 
D) boring and need some excitement.

Question 7

How do trade secrets differ from information that is patented or copyrighted?

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Question 8

A kickback is a kind of bribe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Donald Wohlgemuth case shows that

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A) trade secrets can be patented. 
B) trade secrets often become an integral part of an employee's total job skills and capabilities. 
C) employees need to divest themselves of any skill acquired while handling trade secrets. 
D) "noncompete" or "nondisclosure" contracts are always legally valid.

Question 10

A common argument against the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is that it illegitimately imposes parochial American standards on foreign countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Conflicts of interest may exist when employees have financial investments

Accepted Answer

A) in suppliers,customers,or distributors with whom their organizations do business. 
B) in sports teams. 
C) and question the wisdom of the deal. 
D) that lead to office romance.

Question 12

How do we know when whistle-blowing is morally right or wrong? Justify your answer.

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Question 13

What is a key lesson to be learned from the example of the cashier at a truck stop who is asked by her manager to provide the truckers with phony chits so they can get a larger reimbursement from their companies?

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Question 14

When,if ever,are employees overly disloyal for getting a job for a competing organization? Justify your answer.

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Question 15

As a general rule,if the contents of the work agreement that exists between the employee and the employer are legal and if the employee freely consents to them,then the employee is under an obligation to fulfill the terms of the agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In determining the morality of giving and receiving gifts in a business situation,which of the following factors is MOST relevant?

Accepted Answer

A) the purpose of the gift 
B) the size of the business 
C) amount of the cash 
D) whether the company is privately held or publicly held

Question 17

To resolve difficult moral dilemmas,the better we understand the exact ramifications of the alternatives¾the more likely we are

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A) to make a sound moral decision. 
B) to drive the boss crazy. 
C) to be a success. 
D) to go to jail.

Question 18

A conflict of interest arises when an employee has private interests that are substantial enough to potentially interfere with his or her job duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which act provides sweeping new legal protection for employees who report possible securities fraud,making it unlawful for companies to "discharge,demote,suspend,threaten,harass,or in any other manner discriminate against" them?

Accepted Answer

A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
B) Foreign Corruption Act 
C) Economic Espionage Act 
D) U.S.vs.O'Hagan

Question 20

A whistle-blower

Accepted Answer

A) doesn't have to be a past or present member of the organization. 
B) doesn't have to report activity that is illegal,immoral,or harmful. 
C) is any employer who spreads gossip. 
D) far from being disloyal,may be acting in the best interest of the organization.

Exam 10: Moral Choices Facing Employees

Prudential reasons are those moral reasons that are separate from self-interest.

According to the Supreme Court,

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

What is whistle-blowing,and what motivates whistle-blowers?

According to Professor Norman Bowie,which of the following factors is relevant to determining the morality of blowing the whistle?

Whistle-blowing involves exposing activities that are

How do trade secrets differ from information that is patented or copyrighted?

A kickback is a kind of bribe.

The Donald Wohlgemuth case shows that

A common argument against the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is that it illegitimately imposes parochial American standards on foreign countries.

Conflicts of interest may exist when employees have financial investments

How do we know when whistle-blowing is morally right or wrong? Justify your answer.

What is a key lesson to be learned from the example of the cashier at a truck stop who is asked by her manager to provide the truckers with phony chits so they can get a larger reimbursement from their companies?

When,if ever,are employees overly disloyal for getting a job for a competing organization? Justify your answer.

As a general rule,if the contents of the work agreement that exists between the employee and the employer are legal and if the employee freely consents to them,then the employee is under an obligation to fulfill the terms of the agreement.

In determining the morality of giving and receiving gifts in a business situation,which of the following factors is MOST relevant?

To resolve difficult moral dilemmas,the better we understand the exact ramifications of the alternatives¾the more likely we are

A conflict of interest arises when an employee has private interests that are substantial enough to potentially interfere with his or her job duties.

Which act provides sweeping new legal protection for employees who report possible securities fraud,making it unlawful for companies to "discharge,demote,suspend,threaten,harass,or in any other manner discriminate against" them?

A whistle-blower