Question 1

Describe the questions that a manager should ask under the practical rule to decide if a business decision is acceptable on ethical grounds.
Under the practical rule a business decision is probably acceptable on ethical grounds if a manager can answer yes to each of these questions:
• Does my decision fall within the accepted values or standards that typically apply in business activity today?
• Am I willing to see the decision communicated to all people and groups affected by it-for example, by having it reported in newspapers or on television?
• Would the people with whom I have a significant personal relationship, such as family members, friends, or even managers in other organizations, approve of the decision?

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Question 2

Define stakeholders. List at least four types of stakeholders.

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Question 3

List and give examples of any three managerial roles that could be exercised to effectively manage diversity.

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Question 4

If two male managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a female manager, these male managers have exhibited ________.

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Hostile work environment sexual harassment occurs when organizational members are faced with an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment because of their sex.

Question 5

Explain why customers are considered to be the most critical stakeholder group.

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Question 6

A male manager stands, smiling, as a worker from another unit makes a remark to his female subordinate about her appearance that she considers to be sexually demeaning. This male manager has exhibited ________.

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Hostile work environment sexual harassment occurs when organizational members are faced with an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment because of their sex.

Question 7

The recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment include ________.

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Steps managers can take to eradicate sexual harassment include developing and clearly communicating a sexual harassment policy endorsed by top management, using a fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment, taking corrective actions as soon as possible, and providing sexual harassment education and training to all organizational members, including managers.

Question 8

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover AIDS? Why are employers sometimes reluctant to hire these individuals? What should employers do about this?

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Question 9

Describe the relationships between ethics, law, and business.

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Question 10

Discuss how a manager should deal with religious diversity.

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Question 11

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Question 12

Summarize the reasons why managers should behave ethically.

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Question 13

Write a brief note on the two basic forms of sexual harassment.

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Question 14

There are a number of actions that managers can take to reduce and eliminate sexual harassment on the job. Discuss two of the four common steps that managers can take in an attempt to deal with this type of problem on the job.

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Question 15

Why are managers a vital stakeholder group?

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Question 16

Which of the following is a part of developing and clearly communicating a sexual harassment policy endorsed by top management?

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A sexual harassment policy should contain (1) examples of types of behavior that are unacceptable, (2) a procedure for employees to use to report instances of harassment, (3) a discussion of the disciplinary actions that will be taken when harassment has taken place, and (4) a commitment to educate and train organizational members about sexual harassment.

Question 17

A female subordinate is offended by posters in her supervisor's office that are degrading to women. She avoids going into the office, even when she has a work-related question. Her supervisor has exhibited ________.

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Hostile work environment sexual harassment occurs when organizational members are faced with an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment because of their sex.

Question 18

It has been said that managing diversity makes good business sense. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Defend your argument with either pros or cons.

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Question 19

Identify and describe the sources of an organization's code of ethics.

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Question 20

Describe the four ethical rules or principles and discuss their managerial implications.

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Quiz 3: Managing Ethics and Diversity

Define stakeholders. List at least four types of stakeholders.

List and give examples of any three managerial roles that could be exercised to effectively manage diversity.

If two male managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a female manager, these male managers have exhibited ________.

Explain why customers are considered to be the most critical stakeholder group.

A male manager stands, smiling, as a worker from another unit makes a remark to his female subordinate about her appearance that she considers to be sexually demeaning. This male manager has exhibited ________.

The recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment include ________.

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover AIDS? Why are employers sometimes reluctant to hire these individuals? What should employers do about this?

Describe the relationships between ethics, law, and business.

Discuss how a manager should deal with religious diversity.

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summarize the reasons why managers should behave ethically.

Write a brief note on the two basic forms of sexual harassment.

There are a number of actions that managers can take to reduce and eliminate sexual harassment on the job. Discuss two of the four common steps that managers can take in an attempt to deal with this type of problem on the job.

Why are managers a vital stakeholder group?

Which of the following is a part of developing and clearly communicating a sexual harassment policy endorsed by top management?

A female subordinate is offended by posters in her supervisor's office that are degrading to women. She avoids going into the office, even when she has a work-related question. Her supervisor has exhibited ________.

It has been said that managing diversity makes good business sense. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Defend your argument with either pros or cons.

Identify and describe the sources of an organization's code of ethics.

Describe the four ethical rules or principles and discuss their managerial implications.