Question 1

Values are developed from everything learned from parents, family, teachers, peers, friends, etc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to its critics, a broad view of the __________ perspective may be confused with some things in the __________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)   legal responsibility, ethical responsibility
B)   economic responsibility, legal responsibility
C)   legal responsibility, philanthropic responsibility
D)   stakeholder responsibility, legal responsibility
E)   ethical responsibility, legal responsibility

Question 3

The most fundamental effort to foster business ethics in an organization must be action directed at the __________ level.

Accepted Answer

A)   international
B)   association
C)   societal
D)   organizational
E)   individual

Question 4

A company may have a very high ethical code of conduct but if the CEO and top management don't support it, it will not produce ethical behavior in the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is unimportant whether the CEO follows the company's code of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

__________ values describe desirable standards of conduct or methods for attaining an end. __________ values describe desirable ends or goals for the individual and reflect what a person is ultimately striving to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A)   Instrumental-Terminal
B)   Finite-Broad-based
C)   Terminal-Instrumental
D)   Finite-Terminal
E)   Predefined-Terminal

Question 7

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-a situation in which a person must decide whether or not to do something that, although beneficial to oneself or the organization or both, may be considered unethical

Accepted Answer

A)   ethics
B)   values
C)   business ethics
D)   ethical dilemma
E)   utility approachF)  human rights approachG)  justice approachH)  code of ethicsI)  ethical training programsJ)  whistleblower

Question 8

Teachers, PTA officials, band parents, and other school organizations know that if they need food and eating supplies for special events at their schools, they can go to the local Publix supermarket and request a donation. Publix not only regularly contributes to their local community schools but often partners with particular schools. This is an example of __________ responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)   community
B)   philanthropic
C)   social
D)   ethical
E)   economic

Question 9

Develop an argument for why businesses should have high standards of ethical behavior.

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Question 10

The media, social interest groups, and consumer groups are all considered primary stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When applying the justice approach to business ethics, decisions are based on an equitable, fair, and impartial distribution of benefits (rewards) and costs among individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-subscribing to the notion of social responsiveness

Accepted Answer

A)   reaction
B)   defense
C)   accommodation
D)   proaction

Question 13

The three international ethical issues that have been subject to the greatest scrutiny by the media, government, and other social agencies are

Accepted Answer

A)   inadequate labor conditions, environmental responsibility, and unfair trade practices.
B)   unfair trade practices, corruption, and environmental responsibility.
C)   inadequate labor conditions, environmental responsibility, and corruption.
D)   corruption, unfair trade practices, and environmental responsibility.
E)   corruption, inadequate labor conditions, and human rights violations.

Question 14

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-someone who exposes organizational misconduct or wrongdoing to the public

Accepted Answer

A)   ethics
B)   values
C)   business ethics
D)   ethical dilemma
E)   utility approachF)  human rights approachG)  justice approachH)  code of ethicsI)  ethical training programsJ)  whistleblower

Question 15

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-the application of general ethical rules to business behavior

Accepted Answer

A)   ethics
B)   values
C)   business ethics
D)   ethical dilemma
E)   utility approachF)  human rights approachG)  justice approachH)  code of ethicsI)  ethical training programsJ)  whistleblower

Question 16

The continuum of four distinct approaches that organizations use for social responsibility include

Accepted Answer

A)   reaction, defense, aggression, and proaction.
B)   reaction, denial, accommodation, and proaction.
C)   reaction, defense, attack, and proaction.
D)   reaction, defense, accommodation, and proaction.
E)   denial, defense, compromise, and proaction.

Question 17

Organizations that go above and beyond the call of duty in regard to social issues are pursuing a __________ approach of social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)   aggressive
B)   proaction
C)   accommodation
D)   defense
E)   reaction

Question 18

According to your text, which of the following statements regarding business ethics is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Businesses pay attention to ethics because the public expects businesses to exhibit reasonable levels of ethical performance and social responsibility.
B)   Generally, businesses that treat their employees with dignity and integrity gain rewards in the form of improved productivity.
C)   Almost 15 percent of American workers engage in unethical behavior as a result of technology, according to International Communication Research.
D)   High ethical standards also protect the individuals who work in an organization.
E)   If a society deems dishonesty to be unethical, then anyone in business who is dishonest with employees, customers, and so on... is acting unethically.

Question 19

Which of the following approaches to business ethics is often referred to as a cost-benefit analysis because it compares the costs and benefits of a decision, policy, or an action?

Accepted Answer

A)   utility approach
B)   human rights approach
C)   justice approach
D)   stakeholder rights approach
E)   social responsibility approach

Question 20

Organizations that pursue a reaction strategy respond to social challenges only when it is necessary to defend their current position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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According to its critics, a broad view of the perspective may be confused with some things in the perspective.

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Match each term with the correct statement below. -the application of general ethical rules to business behavior

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Which of the following approaches to business ethics is often referred to as a cost-benefit analysis because it compares the costs and benefits of a decision, policy, or an action?

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The most fundamental effort to foster business ethics in an organization must be action directed at the __________ level.

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Match each term with the correct statement below. -a situation in which a person must decide whether or not to do something that, although beneficial to oneself or the organization or both, may be considered unethical

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Organizations that pursue a reaction strategy respond to social challenges only when it is necessary to defend their current position.

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The continuum of four distinct approaches that organizations use for social responsibility include

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The media, social interest groups, and consumer groups are all considered primary stakeholders.

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When applying the justice approach to business ethics, decisions are based on an equitable, fair, and impartial distribution of benefits (rewards) and costs among individuals and groups.

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Values are developed from everything learned from parents, family, teachers, peers, friends, etc.

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Organizations that go above and beyond the call of duty in regard to social issues are pursuing a __________ approach of social responsibility.

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values describe desirable standards of conduct or methods for attaining an end. values describe desirable ends or goals for the individual and reflect what a person is ultimately striving to achieve.

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According to your text, which of the following statements regarding business ethics is not true?

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Match each term with the correct statement below. -someone who exposes organizational misconduct or wrongdoing to the public

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The three international ethical issues that have been subject to the greatest scrutiny by the media, government, and other social agencies are

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It is unimportant whether the CEO follows the company's code of conduct.

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