Question 1

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons," Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that a worker's productivity is independent of the wages paid to that worker.

Accepted Answer

Arnold and Bowie argue that a worker's productivity is directly related to the wages paid to that worker. They argue that paying workers fair wages not only enhances their productivity but also respects their dignity as persons.

Question 2

In his essay "The Great Non-Debate Over International Sweatshops", Ian Maitland argues that good ethical judgment requires that more sweatshops, not fewer, are needed.

Accepted Answer

Maitland argues that while sweatshops have many negative aspects such as "long hours, low wages, and unhealthy working conditions," they are often the best available option for workers in developing countries. He believes that providing alternative forms of employment, such as through boycotts or labor standards, would only harm these workers by taking away their jobs without providing an adequate replacement. Instead, Maitland argues that companies and consumers should work to improve working conditions within sweatshops, rather than simply trying to eliminate them altogether.

Question 3

In his essay "The Great Non-Debate Over International Sweatshops", Ian Maitland argues that corporate managers should appease their critics and improve the working conditions in their global factories.

Accepted Answer

Ian Maitland actually argues against the common criticisms of international sweatshops, suggesting that they offer better opportunities than the alternatives available in developing countries and that improving conditions beyond market forces would not be economically viable.

Question 4

Which of the following is a main argument by Ian Maitland

Accepted Answer

Workers in the urban sector of developing nations earn better wages than do workers in the rural sector.

Question 5

According to Norman Bowie, multinationals must adjust ethical behavior for different cultures as there is no such thing as a "morality of the marketplace."

Accepted Answer

Norman Bowie actually argues for the existence of a universal "morality of the marketplace" based on Kantian ethics, suggesting that multinationals should adhere to ethical standards that do not change across cultures.

Question 6

According to Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations," persons have a right to freedom but not well being.

Accepted Answer

Arnold argues that individuals have a right to both freedom and well-being as part of their human rights.

Question 7

According to Norman Bowie in "Relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations," moral relativism asserts that whatever a culture says is right or wrong for it, is really right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

According to Norman Bowie, moral relativism asserts that whatever a culture says is right or wrong for it, is really right or wrong.

Question 8

The concept of "negative rights" as explained by Denis Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations", are rights that have been taken away because of illegal behavior.

Accepted Answer

According to Denis Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations", negative rights are rights that protect individuals from interference, such as the right to freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. They are not rights that have been taken away because of illegal behavior.

Question 9

Denis Arnold, in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations", clarifies that a shortcoming of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)is that its aim is primarily at which group

Accepted Answer

Denis Arnold argues that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights primarily targets states, as it establishes obligations for them to respect and promote human rights. While the Declaration does mention corporations and individuals, its central focus is on states.

Question 10

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons", Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that respecting workers in global factories requires that MNE managers ensure workers are paid a wage for a 48-hour work week that keeps them out of overall poverty.

Accepted Answer

Arnold and Bowie argue that meeting basic needs and ensuring workers are paid a wage that keeps them out of overall poverty is a necessary condition for respecting workers in global factories.

Question 11

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons", Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that respecting workers in global factories means that MNE managers must adhere to local labor and environmental laws.

Accepted Answer

According to Arnold and Bowie, respecting workers in global factories means that MNE managers must adhere to local labor and environmental laws. They argue that this is a basic requirement for treating workers as persons with inherent dignity and a respect for their rights. Adhering to local laws helps to ensure that workers are protected from exploitation and that the environment is not degraded in the pursuit of profits. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Question 12

Maitland's main argument for sweatshops is that they do not employ children, the wages are not lower than American wages, and governments are abiding by international law.

Accepted Answer

Maitland does argue that sweatshops are a necessary evil for economic development, but he does not make the three specific points listed in the statement. Additionally, his argument is controversial and debated by other scholars.

Question 13

According to Norman Bowie in "Relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations," the mere fact that a culture thinks that a practice is moral, does not mean that it is moral.

Accepted Answer

Bowie argues that cultural relativism, the view that an action is morally right if one's culture approves of it, is not a sufficient justification for the actions of multinational corporations. Just because a culture approves of a practice does not make it inherently moral. Bowie suggests that there are objective moral standards that should guide the actions of multinational corporations, such as respecting human rights and avoiding harm to the environment.

Question 14

According to Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations," human rights are a Western concept with little or no applicability in non-Western cultures.

Accepted Answer

In the article, Arnold argues that human rights are not exclusively a Western concept and that they have universal applicability. He notes that there are different cultural interpretations of human rights, but this does not negate the existence or importance of human rights principles in non-Western cultures.

Question 15

Patricia Werhane says that private property, minimal regulations, and free trade are characteristics of what

Accepted Answer

Private property, minimal regulations, and free trade are characteristics of the Western mental models of industrialization, which prioritize profit and economic growth above all else. This model has been embraced by many developed countries and corporations, but has been criticized for neglecting social and environmental concerns.

Question 16

Adidas has a firm policy of termination of employment of all juveniles employed at its suppliers, no questions asked.

Accepted Answer

Adidas does not have a policy of terminating all juveniles employed at its suppliers. Instead, Adidas is committed to preventing child labor in its supply chain and adheres to the standards set by the International Labour Organization, which allow for the employment of young workers aged 15 and above under specific conditions that do not interfere with their education or health.

Question 17

The corporate efforts to combat corruption described by Hess and Dunfee in "Taking Responsibility for Bribery: The Multinational Corporation's Role in Combating Corruption" focus on which of the following

Accepted Answer

The answer of The corporate efforts to combat corruption described...

Question 18

In "Exporting Mental Models: Global capitalism in the 21^st Century", Werhane argues that our mental models of "social good" are socially constructed ideas that are contextually and culturally relative.

Accepted Answer

Werhane argues that our mental models of social good are not universal and objective, but rather contextually and culturally relative. This means that what we consider to be socially beneficial or desirable can vary depending on the social and cultural context in which we live. Werhane suggests that this has important implications for global capitalism in the 21st century, as it highlights the need to critically examine our assumptions about what constitutes social good in different parts of the world, and to be more sensitive to the diverse perspectives and values of different cultures and societies.

Question 19

International efforts to combat corruption, as described by Hess and Dunfee, have done all but which of the following

Accepted Answer

The article by Hess and Dunfee does not mention any efforts to make sweatshops illegal in every country. A, B, and D are all described as accomplishments in combating corruption.

Question 20

Norman Bowie, in accordance with his essay "relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations", would suggest that Wal-Mart is violating universal, market ethical standards in the case study, "Should Wal-Mart Do More.A Case Study in Global Supply Chain Ethics".

Accepted Answer

Norman Bowie argues that multinational corporations have a moral obligation to adhere to universal ethical standards, which include respect for human rights, workers' rights, and environmental protection. In the case study about Wal-Mart's global supply chain, it is suggested that Wal-Mart is not meeting these ethical standards, therefore violating them. Therefore, Bowie would likely argue that Wal-Mart is violating universal, market ethical standards.

Quiz 9: Ethical Issues in International Business

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons," Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that a worker's productivity is independent of the wages paid to that worker.

In his essay "The Great Non-Debate Over International Sweatshops", Ian Maitland argues that good ethical judgment requires that more sweatshops, not fewer, are needed.

In his essay "The Great Non-Debate Over International Sweatshops", Ian Maitland argues that corporate managers should appease their critics and improve the working conditions in their global factories.

Which of the following is a main argument by Ian Maitland

According to Norman Bowie, multinationals must adjust ethical behavior for different cultures as there is no such thing as a "morality of the marketplace."

According to Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations," persons have a right to freedom but not well being.

According to Norman Bowie in "Relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations," moral relativism asserts that whatever a culture says is right or wrong for it, is really right or wrong.

The concept of "negative rights" as explained by Denis Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations", are rights that have been taken away because of illegal behavior.

Denis Arnold, in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations", clarifies that a shortcoming of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) is that its aim is primarily at which group

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons", Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that respecting workers in global factories requires that MNE managers ensure workers are paid a wage for a 48-hour work week that keeps them out of overall poverty.

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons", Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that respecting workers in global factories means that MNE managers must adhere to local labor and environmental laws.

Maitland's main argument for sweatshops is that they do not employ children, the wages are not lower than American wages, and governments are abiding by international law.

According to Norman Bowie in "Relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations," the mere fact that a culture thinks that a practice is moral, does not mean that it is moral.

According to Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations," human rights are a Western concept with little or no applicability in non-Western cultures.

Patricia Werhane says that private property, minimal regulations, and free trade are characteristics of what

Adidas has a firm policy of termination of employment of all juveniles employed at its suppliers, no questions asked.

The corporate efforts to combat corruption described by Hess and Dunfee in "Taking Responsibility for Bribery: The Multinational Corporation's Role in Combating Corruption" focus on which of the following

In "Exporting Mental Models: Global capitalism in the 21^st Century", Werhane argues that our mental models of "social good" are socially constructed ideas that are contextually and culturally relative.

International efforts to combat corruption, as described by Hess and Dunfee, have done all but which of the following

Norman Bowie, in accordance with his essay "relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations", would suggest that Wal-Mart is violating universal, market ethical standards in the case study, "Should Wal-Mart Do More.A Case Study in Global Supply Chain Ethics".

Quiz 9: Ethical Issues in International Business

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons," Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that a worker's productivity is independent of the wages paid to that worker.

In his essay "The Great Non-Debate Over International Sweatshops", Ian Maitland argues that good ethical judgment requires that more sweatshops, not fewer, are needed.

In his essay "The Great Non-Debate Over International Sweatshops", Ian Maitland argues that corporate managers should appease their critics and improve the working conditions in their global factories.

Which of the following is a main argument by Ian Maitland

According to Norman Bowie, multinationals must adjust ethical behavior for different cultures as there is no such thing as a "morality of the marketplace."

According to Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations," persons have a right to freedom but not well being.

According to Norman Bowie in "Relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations," moral relativism asserts that whatever a culture says is right or wrong for it, is really right or wrong.

The concept of "negative rights" as explained by Denis Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations", are rights that have been taken away because of illegal behavior.

Denis Arnold, in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations", clarifies that a shortcoming of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) is that its aim is primarily at which group

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons", Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that respecting workers in global factories requires that MNE managers ensure workers are paid a wage for a 48-hour work week that keeps them out of overall poverty.

In their essay "Sweatshops and Respect for Persons", Denis Arnold and Norman Bowie argue that respecting workers in global factories means that MNE managers must adhere to local labor and environmental laws.

Maitland's main argument for sweatshops is that they do not employ children, the wages are not lower than American wages, and governments are abiding by international law.

According to Norman Bowie in "Relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations," the mere fact that a culture thinks that a practice is moral, does not mean that it is moral.

According to Arnold in "The Human Rights Obligations of Multinational Corporations," human rights are a Western concept with little or no applicability in non-Western cultures.

Patricia Werhane says that private property, minimal regulations, and free trade are characteristics of what

Adidas has a firm policy of termination of employment of all juveniles employed at its suppliers, no questions asked.

The corporate efforts to combat corruption described by Hess and Dunfee in "Taking Responsibility for Bribery: The Multinational Corporation's Role in Combating Corruption" focus on which of the following

In "Exporting Mental Models: Global capitalism in the 21st Century", Werhane argues that our mental models of "social good" are socially constructed ideas that are contextually and culturally relative.

International efforts to combat corruption, as described by Hess and Dunfee, have done all but which of the following

Norman Bowie, in accordance with his essay "relativism and the Moral Obligations of Multinational Corporations", would suggest that Wal-Mart is violating universal, market ethical standards in the case study, "Should Wal-Mart Do More.A Case Study in Global Supply Chain Ethics".

In "Exporting Mental Models: Global capitalism in the 21^st Century", Werhane argues that our mental models of "social good" are socially constructed ideas that are contextually and culturally relative.