Question 1

Auto manufacturers are required to attain a certain average fuel-efficiency level for all the cars they sell.They try to attain the mandated levels,but they also try to get deadline extensions.The auto makers' approach to social responsibility is a(n)____ stance.

Accepted Answer

The auto manufacturers are meeting the minimum requirements but also seeking extensions, which indicates a defensive stance towards social responsibility.

Question 2

When IBM makes large contributions to the performing arts,it is an example of which general area of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Supporting the performing arts falls under the general area of social responsibility focused on promoting general social welfare and cultural enrichment.

Question 3

Genzyme is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures Cerdase,a drug that treats a genetic illness called Gaucher's disease,which is a life-threatening illness that affects 20,000 people worldwide.A year's supply of the drug costs $200,000.Given what you know about the various approaches to social responsibility,you might assume that Genzyme takes a(n)____ stance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Shop Rite is an example of the ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

Shop Rite's approach is accommodative because they not only allow Girl Scouts to sell cookies at their locations but also provide them with a specific place to stand, showing support for their activities without directly engaging in their cause.

Question 5

The Internet and e-commerce affects the natural environment by

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments offered by those who oppose corporations habitually engaging in social responsibility programs?

Accepted Answer

This argument is not offered by opponents of social responsibility programs. In fact, opponents often argue that corporations have a legal and moral obligation to maximize profits and shareholder value, rather than engage in social programs that may detract from this mission.

Question 7

Judith Cruz,the executive director of the Treasure Coast Food Bank,had a logistics problem.She contacted Wal-Mart to ask for management advice.Members from Wal-Mart's distribution team arrived at the food bank,helping it improve its warehousing,sorting,and routing,to allow more food deliveries per week.The food bank went from serving 42,000 meals per week to more than 100,000 meals.The partnership negates the argument against social responsibility that says

Accepted Answer

Wal-Mart's distribution team successfully used their expertise to improve the food bank's operations, countering the argument that business executives lack the expertise to make decisions about social programs.

Question 8

The Siemens Foundation uses money to support and promote the importance of math,science,and technology education.It is taking a(n)____ approach to social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The Siemens Foundation is taking a proactive approach to social responsibility by actively promoting and supporting math, science, and technology education.

Question 9

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Wal-Mart is an example of the ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

Wal-Mart is taking a proactive stance by allowing Girl Scouts to sell cookies in front of their stores and eventually donating to their troop.

Question 10

Many builders are using fiber-cement siding to build houses.This siding is best painted with a soy-based,environmentally friendly paint.Most paint is not biodegradable because it is made with petroleum solvents.A builder who decided to build a subdivision with 500 homes and paint each with the soy-based paint would be an example of which general area of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The use of soy-based, environmentally friendly paint for fiber-cement siding shows a commitment to preserving the natural environment by using eco-friendly materials and reducing the use of petroleum solvents.

Question 11

The inclusion of a biologist in decisions that affect the local community is an example of which area of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The inclusion of a biologist in decisions that affect the local community shows the organization's commitment to the preservation and protection of the natural environment. This falls under the area of social responsibility related to the natural environment.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the arguments offered in favor of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

This statement is not a common argument in favor of social responsibility. Business executives may have some expertise in their particular field, but they are not necessarily uniquely qualified to make decisions about social programs. Other stakeholders such as non-profit organizations, community leaders, and government officials may also have valuable input in this area.

Question 13

Companies that take a(n)____ stance to social responsibility cross the ethical or legal line that separates acceptable from unacceptable practices,and often deny or cover up their actions.

Accepted Answer

An obstructionist stance to social responsibility involves crossing ethical or legal lines and often includes denying or covering up unacceptable actions.

Question 14

Sealed Air packages food,which preserves it and leads to less waste.Sealed Air launched an initiative in China to package chicken,because more than half of the chicken there spoils before consumption.Sealed Air's initiative focuses on an untapped market and is an example of the a(n)____ stance toward social responsibility because it helps the environment,farmers,and consumers of China.

Accepted Answer

Sealed Air's initiative in China to package chicken is an example of a proactive stance toward social responsibility. This initiative helps the environment by reducing food waste, while also benefiting farmers and consumers by preserving the product and reducing costs.

Question 15

Companies that meet their economic and legal responsibilities but do not go beyond them are exhibiting a(n)____ approach to social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Companies that meet their economic and legal responsibilities but do not go beyond them are said to have a defensive approach to social responsibility. This means they do just enough to satisfy legal requirements and protect their economic interests without actively seeking to contribute more broadly to societal goals.

Question 16

Managers who agree with Milton Friedman's economic arguments against social responsibility will most likely take an approach to social responsibility known as a(n)____ stance.

Accepted Answer

Milton Friedman argued that the primary responsibility of a business is to maximize profits for its shareholders, which aligns with a defensive stance where a company does only what is legally required and nothing more in terms of social responsibility.

Question 17

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n)____ stance.

Accepted Answer

The accommodative stance involves accepting responsibility and making some effort to address social issues, but it is still not as proactive as the proactive stance. The reactive stance involves only taking action in response to pressure or a crisis, while the obstructionist stance actively opposes and resists social responsibility. The defensive stance involves denying responsibility and avoiding any action that might attract negative attention.

Question 18

All of the following are basic approaches to social responsibility EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The basic approaches to social responsibility include accommodative, defensive, proactive, and obstructionist stances. "Reactive stance" is not considered a basic approach in the context of social responsibility strategies.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the arguments offered in favor of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The other statements are commonly used arguments in favor of social responsibility by corporations. However, the argument that corporations lack expertise is not typically used in favor of social responsibility. In fact, one of the reasons for social responsibility is that corporations have expertise and resources that can be utilized to address societal issues.

Question 20

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Target is an example of the ____ stance.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 4: Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Auto manufacturers are required to attain a certain average fuel-efficiency level for all the cars they sell.They try to attain the mandated levels,but they also try to get deadline extensions.The auto makers' approach to social responsibility is a(n) ____ stance.

When IBM makes large contributions to the performing arts,it is an example of which general area of social responsibility?

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Shop Rite is an example of the ____ stance.

The Internet and e-commerce affects the natural environment by

Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments offered by those who oppose corporations habitually engaging in social responsibility programs?

The Siemens Foundation uses money to support and promote the importance of math,science,and technology education.It is taking a(n) ____ approach to social responsibility.

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Wal-Mart is an example of the ____ stance.

The inclusion of a biologist in decisions that affect the local community is an example of which area of social responsibility?

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the arguments offered in favor of social responsibility?

Companies that take a(n) ____ stance to social responsibility cross the ethical or legal line that separates acceptable from unacceptable practices,and often deny or cover up their actions.

Companies that meet their economic and legal responsibilities but do not go beyond them are exhibiting a(n) ____ approach to social responsibility.

Managers who agree with Milton Friedman's economic arguments against social responsibility will most likely take an approach to social responsibility known as a(n) ____ stance.

For firms that do NOT want to take a proactive stance with respect to social responsibility,the next most responsible position in the eyes of proponents of social responsibility would be a(n) ____ stance.

All of the following are basic approaches to social responsibility EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the arguments offered in favor of social responsibility?

When Girl Scouts sell cookies at Shop Rite,they are given a place to stand.When they sell at Wal-Mart the company eventually donates to their troop.Target does not allow any Girl Scout to sell cookies in front of stores.Target is an example of the ____ stance.