Question 1

OSHA reportable injury figures are the same as injuries claimed under workers' compensation systems.

Accepted Answer

OSHA reportable injury figures and workers' compensation systems may have some overlap, but they are not the same. OSHA reportable injuries refer to incidents that meet specific criteria set forth by OSHA, such as hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye. Workers' compensation claims cover a wider range of injuries and illnesses that happen on the job and may not meet the criteria for OSHA reporting. Additionally, not all injuries reported to OSHA result in workers' compensation claims being filed.

Question 2

Confrontation is easy for most people.

Accepted Answer

Confrontation can be difficult for many people as it involves navigating potentially uncomfortable or tense situations. It requires assertiveness, communication skills, and emotional regulation. Some people may find confrontation easy, but it is certainly not true for everyone.

Question 3

Facebook does not permit political discourse on its site.

Accepted Answer

Facebook does permit political discourse on its site, although it has implemented certain rules and policies regarding the promotion of hate speech, violence, and misinformation.

Question 4

The First Amendment only applies to government censorship of speech.

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment specifically prohibits the government from abridging the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. It does not apply to censorship by private entities or individuals.

Question 5

JC Penney missed signals on its buyer who was taking kickbacks.

Accepted Answer

In 2015, JC Penney's buyer, identified as William Quinn, was caught taking kickbacks from a vendor. It was later revealed that the company missed several warning signs and signals of Quinn's misconduct.

Question 6

Confrontation is a key part of ethics.

Accepted Answer

Confrontation is an important aspect of ethics because it involves speaking up and challenging unethical behavior, decisions, or actions. It's a way to address wrongdoing and prevent harm, and uphold ethical principles and values.

Question 7

A purchasing agent who is an owner of 25% of the shares in a supplier does not have a conflict of interest.

Accepted Answer

The purchasing agent has a financial interest in the supplier due to their ownership of shares, which creates a conflict of interest.

Question 8

Paypal founder Peter Thiel has had his firm boycotted because of his political views.

Accepted Answer

Peter Thiel has faced boycotts and protests due to his support for Donald Trump, his involvement in controversial projects such as Palantir, and his controversial statements and actions. Some individuals and organizations have boycotted Thiel's companies, such as PayPal, due to these issues.

Question 9

Malden Mills was able to emerge after the fire with a story of continuing success.

Accepted Answer

After the fire in 1995, Malden Mills initially rebuilt with a strong commitment to its employees and community, but eventually faced financial difficulties, filing for bankruptcy in 2001 and again in 2007, struggling to maintain its earlier success.

Question 10

If an employee can return to work, there is not a lost work day even if the employee is on a stretcher.

Accepted Answer

A lost work day occurs when an employee is unable to perform their job duties due to a work-related injury or illness. If the employee is able to return to work, even if they require assistance, it is not considered a lost work day.

Question 11

Facebook is subject to federal mandates on the removal of content from its site.

Accepted Answer

Facebook, as a private company, makes its own policies regarding content removal and is not directly subject to federal mandates for content removal, although it must comply with laws such as those related to copyright infringement.

Question 12

English-only policies in the workplace are not permitted by the EEOC.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) does allow English-only policies in the workplace under certain circumstances, such as for safety reasons or to ensure efficient operations, but these policies must be applied for nondiscriminatory reasons and when absolutely necessary.

Question 13

A commercial broker who accepts fees from both the seller and the buyer of the business without disclosure to either has not committed an ethical violation if both parties are happy with the transaction.

Accepted Answer

This would be considered a conflict of interest and a breach of fiduciary duty to one or both parties. It is important for the broker to disclose any fees or potential conflicts of interest to both parties.

Question 14

A real estate agent who recommends a management firm to an apartment complex buyer without disclosing that the agent owns 50% of the firm has committed an ethical violation.

Accepted Answer

The agent has a conflict of interest and is not disclosing this information to the buyer, which is a violation of ethical standards.

Question 15

Mr. Zuckerberg boycotted Peter Thiel for his support of President Trump.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that Mark Zuckerberg boycotted Peter Thiel for his support of President Trump. While Zuckerberg has publicly criticized Trump and his policies, he has not taken any action against Thiel specifically. Thiel, a billionaire investor and co-founder of PayPal, remains a member of Facebook's board of directors.

Question 16

It is more ethical to remain silent about misdeeds.

Accepted Answer

It is more ethical to speak out about misdeeds and injustices in order to promote accountability and prevent harm from continuing. Silence can enable wrongdoing to continue and may contribute to a culture of complicity.

Question 17

An agreement by an agent to accept a 10% commission from a seller who will sell goods to the agent's employer is ethical so long as the agent would have chosen that seller anyway.

Accepted Answer

This situation creates a conflict of interest, as the agent's personal gain from the commission may influence their decision-making, even if they believe they would have chosen that seller regardless. Ethical standards require transparency and avoidance of conflicts of interest in professional relationships.

Question 18

Facebook decided to ban certain presidential candidates from its site.

Accepted Answer

Facebook has not banned any presidential candidates from its site. However, it has policies to remove content that violates its community standards or promotes hate speech, violence, or misinformation.

Question 19

Commercial bribery is only a crime for the purchasing agent accepting the money.

Accepted Answer

Commercial bribery is a crime for both the purchasing agent who accepts the bribe and the person offering the bribe. Both parties can face legal consequences.

Question 20

Malden Mills employees continued to work for Malden and Feuerstein without any problems after Feuerstein paid them whilst the factory was being rebuilt.

Accepted Answer

After the fire in 1995, Feuerstein paid his employees for several months, but the company eventually faced financial difficulties, leading to layoffs and bankruptcy, which caused problems for employees.

Quiz 7: Ethics, Business Operations, and Rights