Question 1

One of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)initiatives by IKEA's primary carpet supplier in India is to sponsor bridge schools intended to reduce child labor in India's carpet industry.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. IKEA's primary carpet supplier in India, the company Carpet Workshop, sponsors bridge schools to reduce child labor in India's carpet industry as part of their CSR initiatives. These schools provide education and support to children who were previously working in the carpet industry, helping them transition to mainstream education.

Question 2

Subaru's assembly plant in Indiana is the first "zero landfill" auto plant in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Subaru's assembly plant in Indiana became the first "zero landfill" auto plant in the United States in 2004.

Question 3

According to Carly Florina,former CEO of Hewlett-Packard,leadership is about:

Accepted Answer

Carly Florina believes that leadership is about connecting with people, building relationships, and inspiring others to work towards a common goal. It is not just about titles, hierarchy, or status. Additionally, there is no mention of bragging in Carly Florina's beliefs about leadership.

Question 4

The U.S.mass producers focus on long-term income and return on investment,whereas Japanese see the process in terms of the short-term perspective.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. It is actually opposite. The Japanese tend to focus on the long-term perspective, while U.S. mass producers tend to prioritize short-term income and return on investment.

Question 5

Which of the following has an American woman as the chief executive?

Accepted Answer

PepsiCo (USA) has an American woman, named Indra Nooyi, as the former CEO.

Question 6

Howard Stringer,a native of the United Kingdom,is Chairman of:

Accepted Answer

Howard Stringer is currently the Chairman of Sony, a multinational conglomerate corporation based in Japan.

Question 7

Nike came under fire from critics who alleged poor working conditions in the factories that make the company's athletic shoes.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Nike has faced criticism for the working conditions in factories that produce their shoes, particularly in countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. They have since made efforts to improve conditions through initiatives like the Nike Code of Conduct and partnerships with labor rights organizations.

Question 8

Yong Nam,CEO of LG,recently stipulated that English would be required throughout the company.His reasons for this action included all of the following statements except:

Accepted Answer

The statement "impede information sharing" is not a reason Yong Nam gave for requiring English throughout the company. The other statements (seamless communication, not depending on a small group of people, facilitating decision making, utilizing everybody's wisdom) were all reasons he gave.

Question 9

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)refers to a company's obligation to pursue goals and policies that are in a company's best interest.

Accepted Answer

CSR refers to a company's obligation to pursue goals and policies that are not only in the company's best interest but also in the interest of society and the environment.

Question 10

Indra K.Nooyi is chief executive of:

Accepted Answer

Indra K. Nooyi is the former chief executive of PepsiCo, a multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation based in the United States. She served as CEO from 2006 to 2018.

Question 11

In developing countries,globalization's opponents accuse companies of placing intellectual property rights ahead of human rights.

Accepted Answer

Globalization's opponents in developing countries argue that multinational corporations' emphasis on protecting intellectual property rights often comes at the expense of respecting human rights. They claim that this prioritization allows companies to exploit cheap labor, exert political influence, and damage local economies and environments.

Question 12

A stakeholder is any group or individual that is affected by,or takes an interest in,the policies and practices adopted by an organization.

Accepted Answer

This is the generally accepted definition of a stakeholder. Stakeholders can include employees, customers, investors, communities, and other groups that can be impacted by an organization's actions.

Question 13

An important leadership task involves articulating all of the below mentioned points except:

Accepted Answer

The important leadership task involves articulating beliefs, values, policies, and activities that guide the organization or team towards achieving its goals. However, status is not something that needs to be articulated by a leader as it is already established within the organization or team.

Question 14

Inge G.Thulin is chief executive of:

Accepted Answer

Inge G. Thulin is the chief executive officer of 3M, a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in the United States, which produces a wide range of products including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental and medical products, electronic materials, and car-care products.

Question 15

In addition to "selling" their visions,top management at both Whirlpool and GE face the formidable task of building:

Accepted Answer

The article states that top management at both Whirlpool and GE face the challenge of building "a cadre of globally oriented managers." This implies that they need to develop a team of leaders who are able to navigate and succeed in the complex and diverse global marketplace. The other answer choices are not specifically mentioned in the article as being a key challenge for top management at these companies.

Question 16

Brazilian Carlos Ghosn is chief executive of:

Accepted Answer

Carlos Ghosn is the former CEO of Nissan Motor, a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer. He is credited with turning around the company's finances and operations in the early 2000s.

Question 17

The ability to speak foreign languages is one difference between managers born and raised in the United States and those born and raised elsewhere.Which is true and reflects the earlier statement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to speak foreign languages is...

Question 18

One of the forces restraining the growth of global business and global marketing is resistance to globalization.

Accepted Answer

There are various types of resistance to globalization that restrain the growth of global business and global marketing, such as protectionism, cultural differences, political barriers, and economic disparities. These factors create challenges for companies trying to expand their operations and customer base in foreign markets.

Question 19

Despite the fact that Starbucks is widely admired for forward-thinking management policies,Global Exchange pressed the company to further demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility by selling Fair Trade coffee.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to the information given. Global Exchange, an organization focused on social justice, advocated for Starbucks to sell Fair Trade coffee in order to further demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility.

Question 20

Being socially responsible is not only the right thing to do;it can distinguish a company from its industry peers.

Accepted Answer

Being socially responsible can set a company apart from its competitors and enhance its reputation among customers, investors and the wider community.

Quiz 17: Leadership, organization, and Corporate Social Responsibility