Question 1

Workplace bullying is an increasing problem.

Accepted Answer

The Workplace Bullying Institute's latest survey found that "37% of U.S.workers have been bullied,that is 54 million Americans."

Question 2

Establishing and enforcing ethical standards and policies within business can help reduce unethical behavior by prescribing which activities are acceptable and which are not and by removing the opportunity to act unethically.

Accepted Answer

Ethics codes and compliance requirements reduce the opportunity to act unethically and consistently enforcing repercussions for unethical behavior reduces unethical acts by individuals within an organization.

Question 3

If a manager pressures a subordinate to engage in activities that he or she may otherwise view as unethical,such as accounting fraud or stealing a competitor's secrets,there exists an ethical issue related to

Accepted Answer

Ethical issues related to business relationships include the responsibility of managers to help an organization achieve its goals without compromising employee rights.

Question 4

Ethics is related to the culture in which a business operates.

Accepted Answer

Different cultures adhere to different ethical standards such as in the U.S.it could be viewed as a bribe to bring a gift to a business meeting but in Japan it is considered impolite to not bring a gift to a business meeting.

Question 5

If the video game marketer Playstation were investigated for allegedly raising prices excessively during the Christmas buying season and thereby manipulating the supply of games available at that time,this was an ethical issue concerned primarily with

Accepted Answer

One aspect of fairness related to competition and sometimes a company can gain control over markets,such as manipulating the supply of products,by using questionable practices that harm competition.

Question 6

How do you recognize an ethical issue in business?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What are some of the general ethical issues in business?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

__ involves taking someone else's work and presenting it as your own.

Accepted Answer

In business,the ethical issue of plagiarism arises when an employee copies reports or takes the work or ideas of others and presents it as his or her own.

Question 9

Without a code of ethics or formal policy on ethics,employees are likely to base their decisions on how their peers and superiors behave.

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics ensures all employees,including senior level executives,are clear on what ethical standards are expected of them.

Question 10

Codes of ethics foster ethical behavior because they expand the opportunity to behave unethically.

Accepted Answer

Codes of ethics foster ethical behavior because they reduce the opportunity to behave unethically.

Question 11

The size of the transaction,the history of personal relationships within the particular company,and many other factors may determine whether a customer gift will be judged as ethical.

Accepted Answer

This explains why a person needs several years experience in identifying what constitutes an ethical and unethical decision due to its complex nature.

Question 12

Making claims about dietary supplements or the health benefits of certain unproven ingredients is an issue related to:

Accepted Answer

Truthfulness about product quality and effectiveness is important to consumers.Many supplements make claims that they will help the consumer lose weight,gain muscle,or improve their overall health that have not been proven,or may even be false.

Question 13

The following behavior is an example of ethical consideration within business relationships:

Accepted Answer

Ethical behavior within a business involves keeping company secrets,meeting obligations and responsibilities,and avoiding undue pressure that may force others to act unethically.

Question 14

It is almost always easy to recognize specific ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

It is usually difficult to recognize specific ethical issues in practice.

Question 15

If an employee learned of a significant cost-saving idea from a coworker and then informed management of the idea without revealing its true source,then the employee would be involved in

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism is taking someone else's work or idea and presenting it as your own without mentioning its source.

Question 16

That businesspeople are expected not to harm customers,clients,and competitors knowingly through deception,misrepresentation,coercion,or discrimination is part of

Accepted Answer

Fairness and honesty are at the heart of ethics and relate to values of decision makers such as not pilfering office supplies or engaging in collusive behavior.

Question 17

Managers use the ______ of their position to influence employees' actions.

Accepted Answer

Because of the inherent authority of their position,managers have the opportunity to influence employees' actions.

Question 18

Conflicts of interest are payments,gifts,or special favors intended to influence the outcome of a decision.

Accepted Answer

Conflicts of interest exist when a person must choose between advancing his or her own personal interests or those of others.Bribes are payments,gifts,or special favors intended to influence the outcome of a decision.

Question 19

The warning on cigarette packages about the health implications of smoking is an example of which of the following ethical issues?

Accepted Answer

An important aspect of communications regarding an ethical issue is product labeling such as the Surgeon General's warning on cigarette packages.

Question 20

The most common ethical issue identified by employees is ____.

Accepted Answer

Observed instances of conflict of interest among fellow employees is the form of ethical misconduct most frequently reported by employees.

Quiz 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility