Question 1

Which of the following is not a levelpersonal moral development?

Accepted Answer

Collaborative is not one of the levels of personal moral development described by Lawrence Kohlberg's theory. The actual levels are preconventional, conventional, and postconventional. Principled refers to Kohlberg's highest level, where individuals develop their own ethical principles based on reason and rationality.

Question 2

Studies have generally found __________ relationship between ethical and socially responsible behavior and a firm's financial performance.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have found a positive relationship between a firm's ethical and socially responsible behavior and its financial performance. For instance, research has indicated that firms with strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs tend to have higher profitability, lower cost of capital, and better reputation with their customers and investors. Companies that prioritize ethics and social responsibility are also more likely to attract and retain high-quality employees, avoid regulatory and legal fines, and generate positive brand equity over the long term.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a normative ethics approach?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The __________ approach holds that ethical decisions are those that best maintain the fundamental rights of the people affected by them.

Accepted Answer

The moral-rights approach places value on the intrinsic rights that people possess, and ethical decisions are ones that uphold these rights. This approach prioritizes fairness and justice in decision-making, similar to the justice approach, but it specifically focuses on individual rights rather than the distribution of benefits and burdens.

Question 5

When everyone is pursuing self-direction, the greater good is ultimately served because people learn to accommodate each other in their own long-term interest is an example of the __________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects an individualism approach, which emphasizes the importance of each individual pursuing their own goals and interests. The belief is that individuals, in the pursuit of their own goals, will ultimately benefit the greater good by learning to work together and accommodate each other's interests.

Question 6

Which of the following approaches to ethical decision making asserts that human beings have fundamental liberties that cannot be taken away by another individual's decision?

Accepted Answer

The moral-rights approach considers fundamental liberties such as the right to life, the right to privacy, the right to free speech, and so on. It asserts that these rights are inherent to human beings and cannot be taken away by another individual's decision. This approach emphasizes the importance of protecting the dignity and autonomy of individuals.

Question 7

__________ argues that individuals should be compensated for the cost of their injuries by the party responsible, and individuals should not be held responsible for matters over which they have no control.

Accepted Answer

The statement directly reflects the principles of compensatory justice, which focuses on compensating individuals for harm caused to them by the responsible party. This principle also supports that individuals shouldn't be held responsible for events outside their control.

Question 8

Which of the following ethical approaches are companies citing to justify their policing of employees' personal habits on and off the job, such as alcohol and tobacco consumption?

Accepted Answer

Companies often use the utilitarian approach to justify policing employees' personal habits, as it focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number, aiming to reduce healthcare costs and increase productivity.

Question 9

Sharon is a manager at Softest Tissue Corporation. She is faced with an interesting problem. One of her employees has been cheating the company out of expense money. Sharon must decide whether or not to fire this employee. In this role, Sharon is acting as a(n):

Accepted Answer

As the manager, Sharon is faced with a moral dilemma and must make a decision that aligns with the company's values and ethical principles. Therefore, she is acting as a moral agent, responsible for making choices that are ethically and morally justifiable.

Question 10

Which of the following has become a hot-button ethical issue in the United States, as stated in the text?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

__________ requires that different treatment of people not be based on arbitrary characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Distributive justice refers to fairness in the distribution of benefits and burdens. It requires that people be treated differently based on relevant and justifiable criteria, such as merit, need, or contribution, rather than arbitrary characteristics such as race, gender, or nationality. Procedural justice pertains to fairness in the processes used to make decisions, while compensatory justice concerns fairness in compensating for harm or loss. Organizational justice refers to fairness in the treatment of employees in the workplace. Utilitarianism is a moral theory that focuses on maximizing overall happiness or utility for the greatest number of people.

Question 12

The Container Store, Whole Foods Market, Costco, and Trader Joe's are all examples of companies that:

Accepted Answer

The four companies listed are all known for embracing a conscious capitalism philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of creating value for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities.

Question 13

Which of the following approaches to ethical decision making is not popular in the highly organized and group-oriented society of today?

Accepted Answer

Individualism is not popular in the highly organized and group-oriented society of today because it emphasizes the rights and interests of individuals over the needs of the group.

Question 14

The ethical decision-making approach that holds that moral decisions be based on standards of equity, fairness, and impartiality is the __________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The description of the approach given in the question matches with the justice approach, which requires impartiality and fairness in making moral decisions. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Question 15

Disk Replacement Services has just completed a procedure manual to handle employee grievances. One of the main criteria is to make it clear to employees that rules will be administered fairly and consistently. Disk Replacement operates on the __________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The procedural-justice approach focuses on making sure rules and procedures are administered fairly and consistently. This aligns with Disk Replacement Services' goal of ensuring employees understand that grievances will be handled fairly.

Question 16

The action of Paula Reid, the manager who set the U.S. Secret Service prostitution scandal in motion by reporting the misconduct of agents in Catagena, Columbia, was based largely on the __________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The action of Paula Reid, the manager...

Question 17

The justice approach is closest to the thinking underlying the domain of:

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is causing some managers to behave unethically toward customers, employees, and the broader society in today's environment?

Accepted Answer

An overemphasis on pleasing shareholders can lead managers to prioritize short-term profits over ethical considerations, potentially resulting in unethical behavior toward customers, employees, and society.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a concern to managers under the justice approach?

Accepted Answer

Obstructive justice is not a concern for managers under the justice approach. Compensatory justice, distributive justice, and procedural justice all fall under the umbrella of the justice approach, but obstructive justice is not recognized as a legitimate form of justice.

Question 20

The golden rule "do unto others as they would do unto you" is an example of the __________ approach to ethical decision making.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility