Deck 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

Question 1

Joanne follows a set of standards for what is right and wrong in her conduct.These set of standards refer to

A) laws.
B) policies.
C) ethics.
D) practices.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of these describes personal beliefs such as honesty,caring,and integrity?

A) Beliefs
B) Values
C) Ethics
D) Ideas

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The belief that ethical behavior advances long term self-interests is called the __________ view.

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Amanda,a high school student,wants to be president of a company someday,but she also wants to raise a family and enjoy recreational activities.Amanda is focused on which of these?

A) Terminal values
B) Future values
C) Instrumental values
D) Long term values

Question 5

The belief that ethical behavior treats all people impartially and fairly is called the __________ view.

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

Question 6

Which justice focuses on the fair application of policies and rules to all?

A) Interactional
B) Procedural
C) Fair
D) Distributive

Question 7

Pet Products,Inc.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.

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

Question 8

Lewis is a department manager.Some of those who report to him are his after work buddies.Because of this,Lewis often lets his buddies violate department policies while insisting that others follow them.John is guilty of not adhering to the __________ view of moral reasoning.

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

Question 9

The belief that ethical behavior respects and protects fundamental rights is called the __________ view.

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

Question 10

Susan is a business unit manager at Garden Tools,Inc.She has inadvertently come across a competitor's business plan.Susan's first thought is to keep it and use it against the competitor.However,she returns it without looking at it because she feels that long term it is not in her best interest.Susan can be described as having which of these views of moral reasoning?

A) Moral rights
B) Religious
C) Utilitarian
D) Individualism

Question 11

__________ justice is the degree to which others are treated with respect.

A) Utilitarian
B) Distributive
C) Interactional
D) Moral rights

Question 12

Cody is graduating from college and is looking for a position as a first line production manager and would like to become the president someday.He knows what he wants to do in the future,but he also wants to work for a firm with a culture that matches his personal values.This is an example of __________ values.

A) terminal
B) fixed
C) instrumental
D) utilitarian

Question 13

__________ justice focuses on treating people fairly regardless of personal characteristics.

A) Instrumental
B) Procedural
C) Interactional
D) Distributive

Question 14

Jermaine argues for increasing the dues for their student organization in order to keep the club solvent,even though some of the members might not be able to afford the increase.He is taking the __________ approach to moral reasoning.

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

Question 15

Which of these is "right" or "good" in the context of a governing moral code?

A) Legal behavior
B) Individual behavior
C) Management behavior
D) Ethical behavior

Question 16

Broad beliefs about what is appropriate behavior are called __________.

A) values
B) judgment
C) ethics
D) laws

Question 17

As a student,if you believe that good grades are obtained through good study habits or luck in getting the "right" test questions or sitting beside "smart" friends,you prescribe to which of these?

A) Good ethics
B) Instrumental values
C) Moral-rights
D) Terminal values

Question 18

Susan has certain preferences about desired end states.These preferences are referred to as ____ values.

A) ethical
B) instrumental
C) terminal
D) righteous

Question 19

__________ values are preferences regarding the means to a desired end.

A) Ethical
B) Instrumental
C) Terminal
D) Righteous

Question 20

The __________ view considers ethical behavior to be that which delivers the greatest good to the greatest number of people.

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

Question 21

Which of these describes an attempt by one culture to impose its values on another culture?

A) Moral rights
B) Moral absolutism
C) Ethical imperialism
D) Cultural relativism

Question 22

The __________ ethical position is most closely associated with ethical imperialism.

A) social universalist
B) moral absolutism
C) moral right
D) distributive justice

Question 23

Abby's manager has asked her to do something that strongly violates her personal values.Abby can be described as facing which of these?

A) Impossible situation
B) Immoral judgment
C) Instant crisis
D) Ethical dilemma

Question 24

The postconventional stage in Kohlberg's Three Levels of Moral Development is based on __________ behavior.

A) social-centered
B) self-centered
C) non-centered
D) principle-centered

Question 25

Which of these suggests that there is no one right way to behave and that ethics are dependent on the local culture?

A) Procedural rights
B) Universalism
C) Ethical imperialism
D) Cultural relativism

Question 26

Reena has always believed that there is no one right way to behave and that ethics are dependent on the local culture.Reena can be said to follow which of these ethical positions?

A) Cultural relativism
B) Universalism
C) Ethical imperialism
D) Procedural rights

Question 27

The conventional stage in Kohlberg's Three Levels of Moral Development is based on __________ behavior.

A) social-centered
B) self-centered
C) non-centered
D) principle

Question 28

In Kohlberg's Three Levels of Moral Development,the preconventional stage is based on which of these behaviors?

A) Social-centered
B) Self-centered
C) Non-centered
D) Principle

Question 29

Rajesh has recently migrated from India to Germany.He argues that bribery is an acceptable practice for getting things done in his country and it works.Hence,he argues that such cultural values must be adopted by all countries to get things done.Rajesh's beliefs suggest which of these ethical practices?

A) Moral rights
B) Moral absolutism
C) Ethical imperialism
D) Cultural relativism

Question 30

If you are going on an international trip and your parents tell you "Don't do anything that you would not do at home," you are being told to practice ___________.

A) moral rights
B) moral absolutism
C) ethical imperialism
D) cultural relativism

Question 31

Article __________ of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,United Nations,states that everyone has the right to education.

A) 1
B) 18
C) 23
D) 26

Question 32

While not a justification for the responsibility of any of the involved parties,your author argues that a primary source of pressure leading to ethical dilemmas comes from

A) society.
B) bosses.
C) employees.
D) customers.

Question 33

Well-thought out personal rules and strategies for ethical behavior refers to which of these?

A) Ethical dilemmas
B) Ethical decisions
C) Ethical frameworks
D) Unethical behaviors

Question 34

"No one will ever know about it" is an example of __________ unethical behavior.

A) eliminating
B) dismissing
C) acknowledging
D) rationalizing

Question 35

A(n)__________ is a situation that although offering potential benefit or gain may also be unethical.

A) ethical dilemma
B) imperial relativism
C) moral rights
D) interactional justice

Question 36

The phrase "when in Rome,do as the Romans do" reflects which of the following ethical positions?

A) A moral rights view
B) Moral absolutism
C) Distributive justice
D) Cultural relativism

Question 37

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.

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

Question 38

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

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 39

Article __________ of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,United Nations,states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought,conscience,and religion.

A) 1
B) 18
C) 23
D) 26

Question 40

Common situations for unethical behavior at work include all of the following EXCEPT

A) discrimination.
B) sexual harassment.
C) favoritism.
D) conflicts of interest. .

Question 41

Many companies are developing a formal statement of values and standards called a __________.

A) statement of values
B) corporate beliefs statement
C) corporate values statement
D) code of ethics

Question 42

Risk taking by entrepreneurs striving to solve pressing social issues is called __________.

A) socioeconomic dynamics
B) social entrepreneurship
C) corporate governance
D) entrepreneurial spirit

Question 43

In deciding on what behavior is ethical,fortunately,one can simply follow the "letter of the law."

Question 44

A(n)__________ manager fails to consider ethics.

A) moral
B) amoral
C) immoral
D) Theory X

Question 45

__________ responsibility exists when an organization earns a profit through the provision of goods and services desired by customers.

A) Economic
B) Legal
C) Ethical
D) Discretionary

Question 46

__________ is making use of natural resources to meet today's needs while also preserving and protecting the environment for use by future generations.

A) Abundant consumer
B) Protectionist business
C) Sustainable development
D) Environmental capital

Question 47

Which of these refers to the obligation of an organization to its stakeholders as well as its own interests?

A) Altruism
B) Corporate social responsibility
C) Philanthropy
D) Corporate interest

Question 48

Your roommate argues that businesses should focus on the pursuit of profits.Your roommate is prescribing to which view of corporate social responsibility?

A) Socioeconomic
B) Legal
C) Classical
D) Entrepreneurial

Question 49

As a manager,Jason chooses to behave unethically.Jason can be described as a(n)____ manager.

A) moral
B) amoral
C) immoral
D) theory x

Question 50

Verbal,sexual,and racial harassment; misuse of company property; and giving preferential treatment represent the most common unethical acts by managers and supervisors.

Question 51

What is the second step in dealing with ethical dilemmas?

A) Decide which option to follow
B) Recognize the ethical dilemma
C) Get the facts
D) Identify your options

Question 52

The group of all people and institutions directly impacted by a firm are called __________.

A) stock holders
B) general partners
C) interested parties
D) stakeholders

Question 53

John is a middle manager.He chooses to stay out of ethical issues because "they are too messy." John is a(n)__________ manager.

A) moral
B) amoral
C) immoral
D) theory X

Question 54

Of the following statements about whistleblowers,which is true?

A) Unfortunately, whistleblowers are never successful in getting changes made.
B) Whistleblowers are subjected to harassment, but fortunately, the law always protects them.
C) Whistleblowers are eager to act.
D) Whistleblowers careers may suffer.

Question 55

The highest level of social performance comes through the satisfaction of _______ responsibility.

A) economic
B) legal
C) ethical
D) discretionary

Question 56

Sherron Watkins exposed corporate financial scandal at Enron.Sherron is described as a __________.

A) government accountant
B) whistleblower
C) person of poor ethical judgment
D) bad employee

Question 57

The __________ view of corporate social responsibility is that business should focus on contributions to society,not just making profits.

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

Question 58

Values tend to be quite flexible within individuals,so we can train employees to hold certain values.

Question 59

Someone who exposes unethical behavior on the part of others,often senior management,is a __________.

A) tattle tail
B) whistleblower
C) disloyal person
D) bad employee

Question 60

The individualism view of ethics is somewhat the reverse of the utilitarian view.

Question 61

__________ justice focuses on treating people the same regardless of personal characteristics.

Question 62

The __________ view of moral reasoning considers whether people are treated impartially and fairly according to some applicable standard.

Question 63

The terms stakeholders and stockholders refer to the same group and are interchangeable.

Question 64

According to research,ethics codes can guarantee good conduct.

Question 65

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,United Nations,states that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

Question 66

The role of business is solely to maximize profits and shareholder value represents the classical view of corporate responsibility.

Question 67

The reason that managers have such a large share of the responsibility for ethical behavior is due to their power and ability to set the tone for the organization.

Question 68

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

Question 69

The degree to which others are treated with dignity and respect refers to commutative justice.

Question 70

Ethical dilemmas often arise out of the conflicting desires of managers,employees,and customers.

Question 71

According to one survey,almost 25% of U.S.workers admitted to committing unethically questionable acts within the past year.

Question 72

One of the problems in stopping unethical behavior is that those who commit unethical acts often justify their actions in such a way as to make the actions seem acceptable to them.

Question 73

__________ justice focuses on fair application of policies and rules.

Question 74

Moral managers consider the ethical implications of their actions as a part of their normal approach to work.

Question 75

__________ justice is the degree to which others are treated with dignity and respect.

Question 76

__________ is "right" or "good" in the context of a governing moral code.

Question 77

The highest level of social performance comes through the satisfaction of economic responsibility.

Question 78

The main reason for the actions of whistleblowers is the praise and recognition that comes from the companies that they help in uncovering problems.

Question 79

To increase the power and visibility of ethics codes,some companies have new employees sign an agreement to follow the code as a condition of employment.

Question 80

__________ is defined as the code of moral principles that sets standards of conduct.