Question 1

XYZ Company has been hit hard by the latest recession. The president has ordered a 10% reduction in the workforce across the board. This decision might be justified as ethical using the __________ approach to moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian 
B)  individual 
C)  moral rights 
D)  justice

Question 2

Someone in the __________ stage of moral development is likely to make decisions based on social norms, meeting the expectations of others, and living up to agreed-upon obligations.

Accepted Answer

A)  preconventional 
B)  conventional 
C)  postconventional 
D)  pastconventional

Question 3

What is the most critical item necessary in order to have ethical behavior in organizations and why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

If you argue for increasing the dues for your student organization in order to keep the club solvent, even though some of the members might not be able to afford the increase, you are taking the __________ approach to moral reasoning.*

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic 
B)  utilitarian 
C)  justice 
D)  moral-rights

Question 5

__________ highlight the risks from public disclosure of one's actions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The __________ view of corporate social responsibility is that business should focus on the pursuit of profits.*

Accepted Answer

A)  socioeconomic 
B)  legal 
C)  classical 
D)  entrepreneurial

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the unethical behavior of discrimination at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denying people a promotion because of their race or religion. 
B)  Taking bribes in return for making decisions favorable to another person. 
C)  Giving someone privileged information regarding the activities of a customer. 
D)  Using official stationery to make requests from community organizations.

Question 8

The underlying beliefs and attitudes that help to determine individual behavior are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility: Character Doesnt Stay Home When We Go to Work