Question 1

FastBreak Inc.is dissatisfied with its ranking in Google Inc.'s search results.FastBreak files a suit against Google,seeking an injunction.Google argues that its search results are constitutionally protected speech.FastBreak's best argument against Google's position is that

A)the First Amendment protects humans against state censorship and protecting a computer's speech is not related to that purpose.
B)the trillions of decisions made by computers each day do not all constitute protected speech.
C)computerized algorithms,which generate computer language,do not constitute speech.
D)search results constitute commercial speech,for which the First Amendment provides only limited protection.

A

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Ginger and Holly are journalists in a courtroom hearing a case.The judge instructs them not to use social media until the court is adjourned.Despite this instruction,during the trial Ginger and Holly tweet play-by-play commentary for the public as events unfold.Possible sanctions that the judge might impose include

A)fines and imprisonment.
B)fines but not imprisonment.
C)imprisonment but not fines.
D)none of the choices.

A

Accepted Answer

The judge can impose both fines and imprisonment for contempt of court if Ginger and Holly disobey the court's instructions by using social media during the trial.

Question 3

Commercial Wholesale,Inc.,conducts its operations unethically,which,when revealed,will likely affect its&#10;A)good will only.&#10;B)profits only.&#10;C)reputation only.&#10;D)good will,profits,and reputation.

Accepted Answer

Unethical conduct can have a negative impact on all aspects of a business, including its good will, profits, and reputation. Customers and other stakeholders may lose trust in the company, resulting in decreased sales and a damaged brand image. Additionally, legal and financial repercussions may result from unethical behavior, further impacting the company's profits and reputation.

Question 4

Mexican employees of Farmacos Ltd.,a subsidiary of Global Pharmaceuticals,Inc.,a U.S.firm,offer cash and gifts to regional Mexican government officials to obtain their approval of favorable contracts.Steps that company managers might take to end the practice and to influence other employees not to engage in similar conduct include

A)termination of the employees who offered the bribes.
B)mandatory antibribery training for all employees.
C)audit of company expenses to expose illegal and unethical payments.
D)all of the choices.

Accepted Answer

The best choice would be to implement all of the options stated. Termination of the employees who offered bribes would send a strong message to all employees that such conduct is unacceptable. Mandatory antibribery training for all employees would clarify the company’s code of conduct and emphasize that bribery is against the company values. An audit of company expenses would identify any other illegal or unethical payments and enable the company to take appropriate action. Implementing all of these steps would create a strong compliance program and help deter similar conduct from occurring in the future.

Question 5

Energy Resources Company develops its marketing strategies in terms of what its management perceives as its ethical obligations,which represent its&#10;A)legal liability.&#10;B)profitability.&#10;C)standards of right and wrong.&#10;D)unilateral corporate duties.

Accepted Answer

Ethical obligations represent the company's standards of right and wrong, which guide their decision-making processes and behaviors. Legal liability and profitability are important considerations for businesses, but they do not necessarily coincide with ethical obligations. Unilateral corporate duties are not a common concept in business ethics.

Deck 33: Legal and Ethical Issues in Business