Question 1

Overall, what do conclusions drawn from the Responsible Competitiveness Index (RCI) indicate?

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A)  Social responsibility reduces the economic competitiveness of countries. 
B)  Social responsibility reinforces the economic competitiveness of countries. 
C)  Social responsibility reduces the technological competitiveness of countries. 
D)  Social responsibility improves the technological competitiveness of countries. 
E)  Social responsibility reduces the philanthropic activity of countries.

Question 2

Identify and discuss the goals and strategies of the four types of partnerships for development.

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Question 3

Responsible competitiveness involves the positive effects of socially responsible business practices on a nation's

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A)  environmental impact. 
B)  technological innovation. 
C)  philanthropic activity. 
D)  economic success. 
E)  employee engagement.

Question 4

What is the United Nation's philosophy toward improvements in the development of countries around the world?

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A)  "Money often costs too much" 
B)  "You can never plan the future by the past" 
C)  "A rising tide lifts all boats" 
D)  "Time is manifest" 
E)  "No pressure, no diamonds"

Question 5

Which of the following foreshadowed the movement to write and implement widely accepted codes of conduct?

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A)  The Fair Trade Certification Label 
B)  The Sullivan Principles 
C)  Rabobank 
D)  The United Nations' Global Compact 
E)  The United Nations' Millenium Development Goals

Question 6

Why might companies be skeptical about responsible competitiveness? What evidence counters their concerns?

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Question 7

A person who is skilled at recognizing how one individual or group is influenced by national, professional, and organizational cultures demonstrates which of the following?

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A)  High responsible competitiveness 
B)  Low Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) compliance 
C)  High Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) compliance 
D)  Low cultural intelligence 
E)  High cultural intelligence

Question 8

Approximately ____ of all countries have at least one minority group that represents a distinct subculture.

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A)  three-fourths 
B)  two-thirds 
C)  one half 
D)  one-third 
E)  one-fourth

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true of someone with a high level of cultural intelligence?

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A)  Plans carefully before meeting with someone who is from a different cultural background 
B)  Generally understands other cultures, cultural values, and similarities and differences between cultures 
C)  Is very interested in other cultures and enjoys meeting people who have different cultural backgrounds 
D)  Modifies behavior to make others more comfortable and follows local conventions 
E)  Believes members of other cultures need to be educated so that they understand what is appropriate

Question 10

The three components of cultural intelligence are

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A)  economic, ethical, and legal. 
B)  primary, secondary, and tertiary. 
C)  motivational, cognitive, and behavioral. 
D)  environmental, technological, and educational. 
E)  occupational, familial, and recreational.

Question 11

Describe the function of the Caux Round Table. List and describe three of the Caux Round Table Principles for Business.

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Question 12

What term refers to improvements in the economic, environmental, educational, and health conditions of a country?

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A)  Social competitiveness 
B)  Nation building 
C)  Sustainability 
D)  Globalization 
E)  Development

Exam 12: Social Responsibility in a Global Environment