A company can increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce by:
A. Accommodating family needs outside of work.
B. Moving all operations overseas.
C. Hiring only foreign-born managers.
D. Showing foreign films weekly.
An individual who is a supporter of globalization would argue that it helps the
developing world by:
A. Giving entrepreneurs access to foreign investment funds to support economic
development.
B. Allowing new ideas and technological innovations to spread quickly.
C. Providing people in developing countries with more jobs.
D. All of the above.
All of the following are external stakeholders of the firm except:
A. Managers.
B. Customers.
C. Shareholders.
D. Suppliers.
Which of these statements is not true about supply chain transparency?
A. A firm’s social, ethical, and environmental responsibility is revealed.
B. Technology is enhancing supplier transparency.
C. Brand loyalty among consumers is reduced by a firm’s revelations.
D. Recent audits and certifications are publicized.
Which of these statements accurately describes a Super PAC?
A. Allows limited contributions from unions.
B. Allows limited contributions from individuals.
C. Is also called the dependent expenditure-only committee.
D. Does not allow direct contributions to candidates or political parties.
Which of these statements is true regarding lead firms and their suppliers in the wake of
the global financial crisis?
A. The number of widely used suppliers decreased.
B. Lead firms preferred larger suppliers.
C. Lead firms sought ongoing strategic relationships.
D. All of the above.
Which of the following statements is (are) correct about stakeholders’ power?
A. Different stakeholders have different types and degrees of power.
B. Shareholders’ voting power is limited to the percentage of share owned by the
shareholder.
C. It uses resources to achieve a desired decision or outcome.
D. All of the above.
An example of an international financial and trade institution is:
A. World Bank.
B. International Monetary Fund.
C. World Trade Organization.
D. All of the above.
Good corporate citizens:
A. Strive to conduct all business dealings in an ethical manner.
B. Make a concerted effort to balance the needs of all stakeholders.
C. Work to protect the environment.
D. All of the above.
Investors may receive an economic benefit from the ownership of stock by receiving:
A. Interest.
B. Dividends.
C. Capital gains.
D. Both B and C, but not A.
When attempting to build ethical safeguards into the company, businesses can take the
following specific approaches:
A. Institutional and Legal.
B. Legal and Practical.
C. Compliance and Integrity.
D. Value-based and Consequentialism.
Which of these statements accurately describe(s) the corporate reputation?
A. Refers to desirable qualities.
B. Refers to undesirable qualities.
C. Relies on the perceptions of past actions, results and future prospects.
D. All of the above.
The purpose of the Institute of Business Ethics’ mobile application “Say No Toolkit” is
to:
A. Monitor inter-office dating.
B. Always get the lowest prices on supplies.
C. Minimize the risk of corruption.
D. Avoid drugs in the workplace.
Which of these components are not considered during a risk assessment audit to gauge
the effectiveness of a firm’s ethics programs?
A. The financial bottom line.
B. Top management commitment.
C. Training programs.
D. Ethical policies.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act gives workers the right to a job:
A. With equal wages for similar kinds of work.
B. With wages that enable an employee to enjoy a decent standard of living.
C. That is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injury.
D. That does not require them to lift, bend, or move items at any time on the job.
Which of these statements is (are) true regarding sexual harassment?
A. Most sexual harassment incidents target women.
B. Sexual harassment is illegal in the United States.
C. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is empowered to sue
on behalf of victims.
D. All of the above.
If a manager approaches ethical issues with a self-centered approach, emphasis will be
on:
A. Integrity.
B. Social relationship.
C. Economic efficiency.
D. Laws.
Proactive companies are:
A. Much less likely to be blindsided by crises and negative surprises.
B. Much more likely to be blindsided by crises and negative surprises.
C. Just as likely to be blindsided by crises and negative surprises.
D. Much more likely to be forced to defend itself in a lawsuit brought by a stakeholder.
The digital divide describes the gap between those:
A. Individuals who have technology and those who do not.
B. Businesses who use e-business and those who do not.
C. Hospitals who use online information and those who do not.
D. Individuals who have broadband technology and those who do not.
Which argument says that stakeholder management realistically depicts how companies
really work?
A. Descriptive argument.
B. Instrumental argument.
C. Normative argument.
D. Fiduciary argument.
A pain or numbness in your thumbs caused by constant e-mailing, messaging, or
Internet surfing on hand-held devices is called:
A. BlackBerry thumb.
B. Cell phone thumb.
C. PDA thumb.
D. None of the above.
Governments hold the power to:
A. Grant permission for only specific business activity.
B. Grant or refuse permission for many types of business activity.
C. Refuse permission for only government funded activity.
D. None of the above.
Downloading illegal files, spreading computer viruses, and stealing from online bank
accounts is collectively referred to as:
A. Hacking.
B. Software piracy.
C. Cybercrime.
D. Internet censorship.
The audit committee is required by U.S. law to be:
A. Composed entirely of outside directors.
B. Financially literate.
C. Headed by the company’s CEO.
D. A and B, but not C.
A strong employer-employee relationship is central to:
A. Achieving a corporation’s economic goals.
B. Satisfying the wishes of those who contribute their skills and talents to the company.
C. Increasing the gross domestic product of a nation.
D. Both A and B, but not C.
Corporations working collaboratively with other businesses and concerned persons and
organizations is an example of:
A. Stakeholder networks.
B. Stakeholder motivation.
C. Stakeholder systems.
D. Stakeholder salience.
Social impacts of global supply chains include:
A. Wages.
B. Working conditions.
C. Employee health.
D. All of the above.
How has the increase in information technology affected criminal activities globally?
A. Crime has remained about the same.
B. Crime has decreased due to better monitoring efforts.
C. The need for government cooperation has been reduced.
D. New mechanisms for stealing data, trafficking contraband and laundering money
have emerged.
The way organizational members believe others see the organization is called the
corporate:
A. Identity.
B. Reputation.
C. Image.
D. Perception.
Advocacy ads are also called:
A. Issue advertisements.
B. Research and development plans.
C. Constituent advertisements.
D. Price control advertisements.
Which of the following is a good way for a business to express its commitment to
corporate citizenship?
A. By establishing community relations programs.
B. By behaving responsibly toward all its stakeholders.
C. By correcting problems associated with its operations.
D. All of the above.