Question 1

As one of the goals of a transcendent education,speaking out against unethical actions is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A transcendent education has five higher goals that balance self-interest with responsibility to others: empathy,generativity,mutuality,civil aspiration,and intolerance of ineffective humanity.Intolerance of ineffective humanity means speaking out against unethical actions.

Question 2

Which of the following is a goal of a transcendent education?

Accepted Answer

A transcendent education has five higher goals that balance self-interest with responsibility to others: empathy,generativity,mutuality,civil aspiration,and intolerance of ineffective humanity.

Question 3

_____ has as its primary goal the creation of sustainable economic development and improvement of quality of life worldwide for all organizational stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Ecocentric management has as its goal the creation of sustainable economic development and improvement of quality of life worldwide for all organizational stakeholders.

Question 4

As one of the goals of transcendent education,learning how to give as well as take,to others in the present as well as to those in the future is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A transcendent education has five higher goals that balance self-interest with responsibility to others: empathy,generativity,mutuality,civil aspiration,and intolerance of ineffective humanity.Generativity refers to learning how to give as well as take,to others in the present as well as to future generations.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the ethical system used by Ethan to make his decision?

Accepted Answer

Egoism is an ethical system defining acceptable behavior as that which maximizes benefits for the individual.In this case,Ethan tries to keep himself from jail.

Question 6

Which of the following responsibilities of business did Pork producer Smithfield Foods take on by discontinuing the practice of confining sows in gestation crates during pregnancy,conforming to external expectations though not legally required?

Accepted Answer

Social responsibilities of a company can be categorized into economic,legal,ethical,and philanthropic responsibilities.Ethical responsibilities include meeting other societal expectations,not written as law.

Question 7

Which level of the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance represents a company's efforts to be a good global corporate citizen,such as supporting community programs?

Accepted Answer

Philanthropic responsibilities are behaviors and activities that society finds desirable and that the values of the business support.Examples include supporting community projects and making charitable contributions.

Question 8

Which of the five goals of a transcendent education involves viewing success not merely as personal gain,but as a common victory?

Accepted Answer

A transcendent education has five higher goals that balance self-interest with responsibility to others: empathy,generativity,mutuality,civil aspiration,and intolerance of ineffective humanity.Mutuality means viewing success not merely as personal gain,but as a common victory.

Question 9

As one of the goals of transcendent education,thinking not just in terms of "don'ts," but also in terms of positive contributions is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A transcendent education has five higher goals that balance self-interest with responsibility to others: empathy,generativity,mutuality,civil aspiration,and intolerance of ineffective humanity.Civil aspiration refers to thinking not just in terms of don'ts (lie,cheat,steal,kill),but also in terms of positive contributions.

Question 10

Which of the following terms best describes the ethical approach used in option 1?

Accepted Answer

Egoism is an ethical system defining acceptable behavior as that which maximizes benefits for the individual,which in this case is keeping a substantial amount of money.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the ethical system used by Tripp to make his decision?

Accepted Answer

Universalism states that all people should uphold certain values,such as honesty,that society needs to function.Tripp makes the decision on the basis that it is the honest and necessary thing to do;therefore universalism best describes his stance.

Question 12

Advocates of corporate social responsibility argue that:

Accepted Answer

Advocates of corporate social responsibility argue that organizations have a wider range of responsibilities that extend beyond the production of goods and services at a profit.As members of society,organizations should actively and responsibly participate in the community and in the larger environment.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the ethical system used by Carlos to make his decision?

Accepted Answer

Relativism defines ethical behavior based on the opinions and behaviors of relevant other people.Carlos makes the decision because he wants to go along with the other managers;therefore relativism best describes his stance.

Question 14

Home Depot supports Habitat for Humanity,a nonprofit that builds affordable housing for those struggling with poverty,housing,or homelessness.Donation to such an organization is an example of _____ responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Philanthropic responsibilities are additional behaviors and activities that society finds desirable and that the values of the business support.Examples include supporting community projects and making charitable contributions.

Question 15

Economic growth and development that meet present needs without harming the needs of future generations is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable growth is economic growth and development that meet the organization's present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs.Sustainability is fully compatible with the natural ecosystems that generate and preserve life.

Question 16

Assume the meeting ending with employees deciding that none of them will report or do anything about any possible unethical behavior.Walt,an employee who was present in the meeting,reports the issue to his manager who was not present in the meeting.Which of the following best describes the action taken by Walt?

Accepted Answer

Whistleblowing refers to telling others,inside or outside the organization,of wrongdoing.This is what is being done by Walt in the given scenario.

Question 17

A(n)_____ has five higher goals that balance self-interest with responsibility to others.

Accepted Answer

Transcendent education has five higher goals that balance self-interest with responsibility to others: empathy,generativity,mutuality,civil aspiration,and intolerance of ineffective humanity.

Question 18

_____ is a process of analyzing all inputs and outputs,through the entire "cradle-to-grave" life of a product,to determine the total environmental impact of the production and use of a product.

Accepted Answer

Increasingly,firms are paying attention to the total environmental impact throughout the life cycle of their products.Life-cycle analysis (LCA)is a process of analyzing all inputs and outputs,through the entire "cradle-to-grave" life of a product,to determine the total environmental impact of the production and use of a product.

Question 19

The order of the levels in the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance from bottom to top is _____.

Accepted Answer

The order of the levels in the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance from bottom to top is economic,legal,ethical,and philanthropic.

Question 20

Which of the following levels of the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance represents a company's requirement to be profitable?

Accepted Answer

The economic responsibilities of business are to produce goods and services that society wants at a price that perpetuates the business and satisfies its obligations to investors.It requires the company to be profitable.

Quiz 5: Ethics, corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability