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Which of the following statements best describes ethical behavior in the U.S.?

A) Due to the diverse cultures that make up the U.S. it is difficult to identify common standards of ethical behavior.
B) The only common standards of ethical behavior in the U.S. are reflected in religious teachings.
C) We can find common moral values that many Americans uphold, including respect for human life, self-control, honesty, integrity, and courage.
D) Americans will generally describe the golden rule as the only statement of value that they uphold.

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The faculty and administration staff at your local community college are trained to ask about your career preferences, instead of suggesting courses that may not benefit your future goals. Even though it would be tempting to advise students to take extra courses just to increase the college's enrollment, employees know that it is more important to serve each student well, even if it means suggesting courses and/or degrees offered at other institutions. This approach is consistent with

A) an integrity-based ethics code.
B) a compliance-based ethics code.
C) a response to a government mandate.
D) a personal responsibility commitment.

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Last week, the Citizens for a Greener America sent a formal letter to Tee Time Golf Resort requesting that the private club measure its carbon footprint and thusly publicly disclose the amount of fertilizer and other carbon-emitting substances it's using on its two award-winning golf courses. Citizens for a Greener America is an example of

Due to the complicated laws and ethical standards abroad, U.S. businesses are encouraged to adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

To be effective, an organization's code of ethics should be kept in-house and not communicated to outsiders such as suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.

All else being equal, socially responsible firms

"Actions speak louder than words!" is an old saying that refers to the fact that people's actions-how they act as opposed to what they say-are often testament to their true ethical values.

Which of the following questions can help us avoid a decision that would injure our self-esteem?

Megan is concerned about the legality of her idea of firing union workers in order to hire employees willing to work for less pay. Megan values ________ ethics, but has little concern for other types.

Determining what is involved for a firm to be socially responsible

Since most ethics violations are small and rather insignificant in nature, employees need to understand that addressing these issues is secondary to making profits. CEOs may be justified in ignoring these small problems and waiting for more convenient moments to address them.

Integrity-based ethics codes are based on avoiding legal punishment.

Moral behavior refers to behavior that is accepted by society as right versus wrong.

Going green means

Which of the following would most likely involve ethical concerns?

Promoting social justice is a responsibility of society, but not business.

Making ethical choices is always easy.

A common form of cheating in schools today is plagiarizing online material.

Applying the ethical standards of the U.S. to foreign firms is a difficult process for U.S. firms.

The question "Is it legal?" establishes ethical behavior.