Question 1

Mike casts unwarranted doubts on Nina, a co-worker, to gain a job promo?tion. This is unethical

Accepted Answer

Under any circumstances, it is unethical to cast unwarranted doubts on a co-worker in order to gain a job promotion. It undermines trust and creates a toxic work environment. Making unethical choices can have consequences on one's career and reputation in the long run.

Question 2

Oklahoma enacts a law to require Internet pharmacies to obtain a license from Oklahoma to do business with that state's residents. Most likely this law would be considered

Accepted Answer

The law can be considered acceptable under the dormant commerce clause as it does not discriminate against out-of-state businesses and serves a legitimate state interest of protecting the health and safety of its residents.

Question 3

Commercial Wholesale, Inc., conducts its operations unethically, which, when revealed, will likely affect its

Accepted Answer

Conducting unethical operations can harm the good will, profits, and reputation of a business. When a company is revealed to be unethical, customers may lose their trust and loyalty, leading to a decrease in profits. Additionally, negative publicity can damage the company's reputation, leading to a decrease in good will.

Question 4

In Eastside Grocery Company's suit against Fresh Foods, Inc., Fresh seeks to recover the cost to provide cop?ies of e-documents to Eastside. This cost could be awarded if

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Question 5

Nevada enacts a law to regulate Internet prescription transactions. New York enacts a ban on the Internet sale of tobacco products to New York residents. Texas prohibits automakers from selling vehicles on their Web sites. State regulation of Internet activities

Accepted Answer

State regulation of Internet activities may violate the dormant commerce clause if it has the effect of discriminating against or excessively burdening interstate commerce. The constitutionality of each of these laws would depend on the particular facts and circumstances surrounding them and whether they discriminate against or burden interstate commerce.

Question 6

In a brief filed in Gene's suit against Hoyt in a federal court, Ilsa, Gene's attorney, cites, Jon v. Klint, an unpublished opinion. According to a ruling of the United States Supreme Court, the judge in Gene's suit

Accepted Answer

The judge in Gene's suit may consider the unpublished opinion cited by Ilsa as persuasive, but is not bound to apply it as binding precedent because it is an unpublished opinion. The judge may also choose to ignore it entirely. However, the Supreme Court has recognized that unpublished opinions may be used as persuasive authority in appropriate circumstances.

Question 7

Capital Credit Company files a suit against Downtown Developers, Inc., and seeks, as part of dis?covery, certain electronic documents in Downtown's possession. Responding to this request will most likely be required if the documents contain data that is relevant and

Accepted Answer

Electronic documents that are relevant and accessible would likely be required to be produced in response to a discovery request. Privileged documents may be withheld and recoverable documents may be difficult to obtain, while text-only documents may not provide all of the relevant information.

Question 8

Quality Sales Company develops its marketing strategies in terms of what its management perceives as its ethical obligations, which represent its

Accepted Answer

Quality Sales Company develops its marketing strategies based on what it perceives to be its ethical obligations, which means it is focused on standards of right and wrong rather than just legal liability or profitability. Ethics play an important role in shaping a company's values and decision-making processes, and QSC appears to prioritize these values in its marketing approach. The option of unilateral corporate duties doesn't seem relevant to the scenario presented.

Question 9

Macro Retail Corporation operates stores in forty-two countries. It is important for the "culture" at Macro, and other domestic, foreign, and international business firms, to distinguish among actions that are

Accepted Answer

Understanding the distinctions among actions that are ethical and legal, unethical and illegal, and unethical but legal is crucial for businesses operating in multiple countries to ensure compliance and maintain a positive reputation.

Question 10

Ethical behavior on the part of Beta Products Company may be inhibited by

Accepted Answer

Collective decision making can sometimes inhibit ethical behavior as it may lead to diffusion of responsibility, where individuals feel less accountable for unethical actions taken by the group.

Question 11

International Business Corporation engages in bribery of potential clients, including government agencies, private companies, and the representatives of labor organizations. Bribery is

Accepted Answer

Bribery is not only illegal but also unethical as it involves using unethical means to gain an advantage over competitors or win business contracts. It undermines fair competition and violates the principle of integrity and trust in business transactions. Therefore, bribery is wrong and should not be condoned in any form.

Question 12

In a brief filed in Lea's suit against Mica in a state court, Neil, Lea's attorney, cites, Ole! Cafe v. Pan Foods Corp., an unpublished opinion. With respect to the persuasiveness of unpublished opinions, most states

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Quiz 53: Legal and Ethical Issues in Business