206. (p. 107) Many businesses have developed internal procedures to enforce their ethical policies. Which of the
following is an example of an outside group urging ethical behavior in businesses?
D. foreign trade representatives
207. (p. 107; figure 4.4) Which of the following activities would generally be included in the social audit of a
business?
A. the number of employees of the firm
208. (p. 106-107) One problem of conducting a social audit is:
D. governmental “red-tape.”
209. (p. 107) One factor causing businesses to vigorously enforce ethical standards is the:
D. evasion of social audit measurements.
210. (p. 107) Cole González is the owner of Timmy’s Treats, a small company that makes organic dog treats. Each
year Cole donates a portion of his profits to the Dumb Friends League so they can care for animals without
homes. Cole is practicing:
D. poor business judgment.
211. (p. 99–100) Management and employees at Boyer Enterprises are given time off each year to work in local
charities. This firm clearly practices:
D. participative funding.
212. (p. 106) Wanksta Corporation would like its employees, customers, and the general public to be aware of the
activities and programs they have done for the community over the past year. The company might consider
doing a:
A. contributory analysis.
213. (p. 107) Several outside groups regularly monitor the activities of Metro Chemical Corporation. These groups
are interested in the firm’s involvement and enforcement of their ethical and social responsibility policies. Who
of the following is the least likely to be among the “watchdog” groups?
D. The president of the union representing the workers at the chemical company.
214. (p. 104) The vice president of human resources at Ato Enterprises feels strongly that workers need to realize
the benefits of their hard work. This reveals the firm’s responsibility to:
A. customers.
215. (p. 108) An important issue in the discussion of corporate ethics is:
A. “when in Rome, do as the Romans.”
216. (p. 108) Ethical problems and issues of social responsibility are:
A. unique to firms involved in global trade.
217. (p. 108) When working with international firms, U.S. businesses:
D. try to avoid judging our international business partners by U.S. standards.
218. (p. 108) Top leaders in government and business today are:
D. at odds with the general public in regard to ethical issues.
219. (p. 108) Issues of social responsibility and ethical behavior are:
A. the result of greed found in capitalist countries.
220. (p. 108) Which of the following indicates that U.S. businesses are demanding socially responsible behavior
from their international suppliers?
A. the establishment of the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
221. (p. 110; Reaching Beyond Our Borders box) According to the boxed material entitled “Reaching Beyond Our Borders” in
Chapter 4, which of the following is true?
A. Corporate ethics are intended to be consistent with cultural ethics.
222. (p. 110; Reaching Beyond Our Borders box) The boxed material entitled “Reaching Beyond Our Borders” in Chapter 4
suggests that U. S. firms operating overseas are:
D. responding to their stockholders desire for profits.
223. (p. 108) Stories of political leaders accepting bribes in return for their influence have occurred worldwide.
Unlike the past, these leaders have been forced to resign under intense pubic pressure. This indicates that:
D. the WTO has established global standards.
224. Explain the difference between a compliance-based ethics code and an integrity-based ethics code.
225. Identify and discuss the four types of groups that serve as “watchdogs” regarding how well companies
enforce their ethical and social responsibility policies.
226. Identify the six-step approach to achieve a long-term improvement of business ethics.
227. Identify and discuss the three questions that an ethics-based manager should ask when facing a potentially
unethical action.
228. Identify and discuss the social responsibilities of a firm to three stakeholder groups.
229. (p. 96) Harry apparently was concerned about the legality of firing union workers in order to hire lower-wage
employees. Harry’s actions indicate that he would favor which of the following type of ethics code?
D. profit-based
230. (p. 99) Bo’s suggestion of reducing U-Scream Ice Cream’s charitable donations involves the firm’s:
231. (p. 106) Sirly recommends a marketing strategy aimed at increasing sales through the development of a
positive corporate image. He suggests the first step towards this goal is to identify and evaluate the firm’s
programs for community involvement. Sirly is calling for a ________ to be completed.
D. corporate contribution index
232. (p. 92) On which of the “ethics check questions” would Harry primarily focus?
D. Is this a win-win situation?
233. (p. 108) Bo and Sirly reflect a greater concern for the welfare of society than does Harry. Which view of
D. It depends on the situation.
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