Question 1

In Carroll's model of corporate social responsibility,a company fulfills its legal responsibility by:

Accepted Answer

According to Carroll's model of corporate social responsibility, a company fulfills its legal responsibility by obeying the law of host countries as well as international law. This includes complying with all legal requirements and regulations in their operations and dealings.

Question 2

Which of these refers to using information communication technologies to facilitate every aspect of running a business?

Accepted Answer

E-business refers to using information communication technologies to facilitate every aspect of running a business. E-mail, e-commerce, third-party marketplaces, and e-procurement are all components of e-business, but do not encompass all aspects of it.

Question 3

When Kyra says that her department head,Tia,sets goals,figures out how to achieve them,and is self-motivated to accomplish them,she is referring to which of the following dimensions of the CHOSE model?

Accepted Answer

Kyra's description of Tia's behavior aligns with the dimension of hope in the CHOSE model. Setting goals, figuring out how to achieve them, and being self-motivated to accomplish them are all components of hope, which refers to our ability to envision a better future and take the steps necessary to achieve it. Confidence, optimism, and subjective well-being all touch on different aspects of our well-being, but they do not fully capture the behaviors and attitudes that Kyra describes. Emotional intelligence refers to our ability to recognize and manage our emotions and those of others, which is not directly relevant to Kyra's comments about Tia.

Question 4

A _____ is an organizational behavior research technique that probes individual or group processes in an organizational setting.Its results often have immediate and practical relevance for managers because it involves real life situations.

Accepted Answer

A field study involves conducting research within an actual organizational setting, which allows for insights into real-life situations and processes. The results of a field study often have practical relevance for managers due to their applicability to the organization being studied. A meta-analysis involves combining the results of multiple studies to draw conclusions about a particular topic, while a laboratory study involves conducting research in a controlled environment. A sample survey involves collecting data from a sample of individuals, and a focus group involves a small group discussion aimed at gathering opinions and perceptions about a particular topic.

Question 5

A _____ is a statistical pooling technique that permits behavioral scientists to draw general conclusions about certain variables from many different studies.

Accepted Answer

A meta-analysis is a statistical technique that allows researchers to combine the results of multiple independent studies to draw an overall conclusion about the relationship between variables. The other options are specific research methods that do not involve pooling data from multiple studies.

Question 6

The 'H' in the CHOSE model of key POB dimensions stands for:

Accepted Answer

The 'H' in the CHOSE model stands for hope, which refers to employees' beliefs and expectations about their ability to attain their work-related goals and future outcomes. It is a key dimension of positive organizational behavior (POB), which focuses on promoting positive emotions, attitudes, and behaviors in the workplace.

Question 7

Kent Hodgson's principle of loyalty implies that:

Accepted Answer

Kent Hodgson's principle of loyalty specifically addresses the importance of honoring promises, contracts, and commitments as a moral obligation.

Question 8

"All persons are intrinsically valuable and have the right to self-determination" relates to which of the seven moral principles defined by Kent Hodgson?

Accepted Answer

The statement "All persons are intrinsically valuable and have the right to self-determination" is related to the principle of autonomy, which emphasizes the importance of respecting individuals' ability to make decisions for themselves and control their own lives.

Question 9

'The common good' is one of the seven moral principles defined by Kent Hodgson.It means that:

Accepted Answer

The common good means that one should act in ways that benefit the most people. This choice best reflects that definition.

Question 10

An organization wants to develop and implement a code of ethics in order to encourage ethical behavior among employees.Which of the following is a desirable characteristic for an organization's code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics will only be effective if it is backed by support from top management. This sends a message that ethical behavior is a priority and is expected from all employees. The other options are not necessarily desirable characteristics but may depend on the specific context of the organization.

Question 11

In a _____ study,variables are manipulated and measured in contrived situations.

Accepted Answer

Laboratory studies are conducted in a controlled environment where variables can be manipulated and measured. This is in contrast to field studies, which are conducted in natural settings, and case studies, which focus on a single individual or group. Samples refer to participants selected for a study, and contingency studies involve examining the relationships between variables that naturally occur.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes e-commerce?

Accepted Answer

E-commerce refers to buying and selling goods and services over the internet. It involves online transactions, digital payments, and online communication between buyers and sellers.

Question 13

According to Carroll's model of corporate social responsibility,a company fulfills its philanthropic responsibility by:

Accepted Answer

According to Carroll's model of corporate social responsibility, a company fulfills its philanthropic responsibility by being a good corporate citizen. This refers to activities that are voluntary in nature and go beyond the legal requirements, such as charitable donations, community involvement, and environmental sustainability. While making a profit, obeying laws, and being ethical are important for a company's responsibilities, they are part of different levels in the model (economic, legal, and ethical responsibilities, respectively).

Question 14

The concept of _____ means that businesses have obligations to others,beyond shareholders and beyond the bounds of law or contract.

Accepted Answer

Corporate social responsibility is the concept that businesses have a responsibility to act ethically and contribute to economic development while also considering the well-being of society and the environment. This includes taking actions that go beyond legal requirements and benefiting stakeholders beyond just the shareholders. Collaborative leadership, positive organizational behavior, communities of innovation, and contingency theory all relate to different concepts in leadership and management, but do not specifically address the idea of businesses' broader responsibilities to society.

Question 15

_____ is the study of moral issues and choices,and is concerned with the concepts of right versus wrong and good versus bad.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is the study of moral issues and choices, concerned with concepts of right versus wrong and good versus bad. Efficiency, strategy, motivation, and leadership are all important concepts in business, but they are not specifically focused on moral issues and choices.

Question 16

Which of the following would help improve an organization's ethical climate?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

In Carroll's model of corporate social responsibility,economic responsibility implies that:

Accepted Answer

In Carroll's model, economic responsibility is the foundation of corporate social responsibility. This means that companies should prioritize making a profit that is consistent with expectations to ensure their survival and ability to fulfill other responsibilities. It does not mean investing all profits in social programs, avoiding profit motives, or sacrificing ethics for profit. Similarly, while minimizing unprofitable activities may be beneficial, it is not the primary focus of economic responsibility.

Question 18

Humaneness is one of the seven moral principles defined by Kent Hodgson.It means that:

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

_____ is the capacity for recognizing and managing one's own and others' emotions.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is the capacity for recognizing and managing one's own and others' emotions. Expressed emotion refers to the level of emotion expressed by an individual or family about a particular topic or situation, relationship management refers to the ability to build and maintain relationships with others, adaptive capacity is the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and pattern recognition refers to the ability to identify patterns in data. None of these concepts fully encompass the definition of emotional intelligence.

Question 20

Which of the following dimensions of the CHOSE model relates to self-awareness,self-motivation,being empathetic,and having social skills?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence involves self-awareness, self-motivation, empathy, and social skills. Confidence, hope, optimism, and subjective well-being all relate to positive attitudes and beliefs but do not encompass all elements of emotional intelligence.

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