Question 1

List two forms of competitive intelligence that you feel are unethical and why.

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Two forms of competitive intelligence th...

Question 2

It is easier to resolve ethical conflicts if you are a relativist.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The use of illegal or questionable payments has been a common practice in many societies throughout history.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which country has the highest rate of corruption?

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A)   Spain
B)   Congo, DR.
C)   Sierra Leone.
D)   the USA.
E)   India.

Question 5

Questionable payments include

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A)   direct monetary payments.
B)   bribery.
C)   extortion.
D)   lavish entertainment.
E)   all of these.

Question 6

Studies have also shown that, even when attitudes about ethical issues are similar across countries, they may be the result of different moral reasoning processes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One study found that American managers were more likely to view human relations issues (such as employee theft and misuse of company information) in ethical terms than were their counterparts from Austria and Germany.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Undercover information-gathering that attempts to anticipate a competitor's business moves, that includes a range of data collection techniques, and that can walk a fine line between the ethical and legal is called

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A)   competitive intelligence.
B)   corruption.
C)   Yazuka in Japan.
D)   market research.
E)   all of these.

Question 9

What is corporate social responsibility? What are the pressures on corporations to engage in social responsibility in the global economy?

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is...

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not associated with universalism?

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A)   there is wide acceptance of some of the basic principles for doing business.
B)   advocates of this position agree that there are moral rules everyone should follow.
C)   there is a variety of justifications for continuing a firm's business activity in countries where immoral actions are taking place.
D)   there is ambiguity about how to interpret a basic principle or code.
E)   not all countries accept a basic code since political pressures can play a role in its acceptance.

Question 11

French firms tend to have ethical codes of conduct in place, while German and British firms do not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In some countries, it is common to provide a public official with a nominal payment to process paperwork for your imports.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When asked if they would pay a bribe to do business in a large Asian market, European managers were more likely to do so in order to maintain a competitive business presence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The following statement is an example of which position on business ethics? "I think we should pull out of X country because of the discriminatory treatment the employees are forced to face. We can't just sit back and support this country."

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A)   Roman law
B)   anti-inverventionism
C)   relativism
D)   universalism
E)   low involvement

Question 15

Questionable payments refer to practices like bribery, extortion, and "grease" payments to bureaucrats and business leaders, both foreign and domestic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Although the Eco-Index has not been officially adopted, all of the following are changes Levi has made to score well on the index except for:

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A)   shortened transportation routes.
B)   cut back on packaging costs.
C)   reduced the amount of materials and types of tags.
D)   donates used clothing to Goodwill.
E)   all of these help the company score well.

Question 17

Payment of bribes to foreign governments

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A)   leads to little risk of prosecution in some countries.
B)   is illegal in most countries
C)   is illegal in the US according to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCP
A)  
D)   is part of everyday business practice in some countries.
E)   involves all of these.

Question 18

What effect does the FCPA have on U.S. businesses?

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)...

Question 19

Cultural relativism

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A)   is an popular alternative to universalism.
B)   is an ethical philosophical perspective that purports ethical behavior is determined by the unique culture, laws, and business practices of the country.
C)   argues that to not act in accordance with local customs and laws is disrespectful of the culture into which one comes as a guest.
D)   can be a difficult position when customs violate human rights.
E)   is all of these.

Question 20

Most countries outlaw the payment of bribes to foreign governments.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Doing Things Right: International Ethics and Social Responsibility

Undercover information-gathering that attempts to anticipate a competitor's business moves, that includes a range of data collection techniques, and that can walk a fine line between the ethical and legal is called

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The use of illegal or questionable payments has been a common practice in many societies throughout history.

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The following statement is an example of which position on business ethics? "I think we should pull out of X country because of the discriminatory treatment the employees are forced to face. We can't just sit back and support this country."

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Cultural relativism

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Which country has the highest rate of corruption?

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One study found that American managers were more likely to view human relations issues (such as employee theft and misuse of company information) in ethical terms than were their counterparts from Austria and Germany.

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French firms tend to have ethical codes of conduct in place, while German and British firms do not.

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It is easier to resolve ethical conflicts if you are a relativist.

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Which of the following statements is not associated with universalism?

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In some countries, it is common to provide a public official with a nominal payment to process paperwork for your imports.

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Questionable payments refer to practices like bribery, extortion, and "grease" payments to bureaucrats and business leaders, both foreign and domestic.

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Most countries outlaw the payment of bribes to foreign governments.

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What effect does the FCPA have on U.S. businesses?

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When asked if they would pay a bribe to do business in a large Asian market, European managers were more likely to do so in order to maintain a competitive business presence.

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Questionable payments include

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List two forms of competitive intelligence that you feel are unethical and why.

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Studies have also shown that, even when attitudes about ethical issues are similar across countries, they may be the result of different moral reasoning processes.

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Although the Eco-Index has not been officially adopted, all of the following are changes Levi has made to score well on the index except for:

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Payment of bribes to foreign governments

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What is corporate social responsibility? What are the pressures on corporations to engage in social responsibility in the global economy?

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