226. The green movement:
227. Business is under pressure from society to be more socially responsible. However, even
the strongest advocates for corporate responsibility can’t seem to agree:
228. One factor causing businesses to vigorously enforce ethical standards is the:
229. When it comes to social responsibility, some people feel that “before you can do good,
you must do well.” This reflects a firm’s primary responsibility to its:
230. Some critics of corporate social responsibility view spending money on CSR as:
231. When a firm undertakes corporate social initiatives it is:
232. Although college graduates would prefer to work for socially responsible companies,
233. Environmental quality is considered to be a public good. This means that:
234. 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?
235. A firm’s carbon footprint is:
236. One problem with conducting a social audit is:
237. The social audit is:
238. An important source of public scrutiny is “watchdogs.” These are:
239. When Donut Plaza employs in-store recycling and composting, and uses nontoxic
cleaners, Donut Plaza is participating in:
240. Top management at Big Bend Motorcycle Company is convinced that the company has a
social responsibility to its community. Management believes that the firm can have the greatest
impact in this area through cash contributions to nonprofit organizations. This is an example of:
241. Hendry HVAC, a heating and cooling company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
permits its employees to volunteer for nonprofit organizations, as part of their paid company time.
According to recent findings, which of the following statements best explains this company’s
action?
242. Before it was publicly known that IBM was going to take over Lotus Development, an IBM
secretary told her husband, who told two co-workers, who told friends, relatives, business
associates, and even a pizza delivery man. A total of 25 people received the information and
traded on this tip to make a profit. These people were:
243. Blake Mycoskie started a shoe business known as TOMS. As a social entrepreneur, Mr.
Mycoskie takes the concept of ___________________ to a new level. TOMS social causes are
directly related to the firm’s expertise: selling shoes.
244. Management’s philosophy at Apple, Inc., has often stated that a fit body contributes to
more productivity at work. Apple provides exercise facilities at most of its sites across America,
and permits employees to use a half-hour of work time each day to relieve stress through
exercise. This serious position on physical fitness is part of Apple’s _________.
245. Idle Time Gaming, Inc., would like its employees, customers, and the general public to be
aware of the activities and programs it has achieved for the community over the past year. The
company might consider performing a:
246. 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?
247. Last week, the Local Citizens for a Greener America sent a formal document to Chipper’s
Golf Resort asking the private club to measure its carbon footprint and publicly disclose the
amount of fertilizer and other carbon-emitting substances that it uses on its two award-winning
golf courses. LCGA is an example of _________.
248. Last year the Bank of Plenty, Inc., made an all-out effort to go paperless. The bank’s
public relations arm promoted the strategy both internally and externally. Customers were
strongly encouraged to utilize the bank’s online banking for all their banking needs. Customers
could sign up for local workshops where employees were dedicated to showing them how to
navigate the bank’s new website and find the information they required. The bank’s initiative
demonstrates:
249. Enrollment at Tradewinds College has increased by about 3% each year for three years,
even though tuition and fees have gone up to help defray the cost of new wind turbines installed
on campus to generate enough power to serve the campus buildings and to sell to local business
establishments. As a recent student of contemporary corporate social responsibility, you
conclude:
250. Ethical problems and issues of social responsibility are:
251. When working with international firms, U.S. businesses:
252. Top leaders in government and business today are: