Which of the following is true about romantic relationships in the workplace?
A. Most businesses have strict policies forbidding all romantic relationships in the
workplace.
B. OSHA requires businesses to forbid workplace romantic relationships.
C. Many companies allow managers to become romantically involved with
subordinates, so long as they do not supervise them directly.
D. Almost all businesses ban romantic relationships between employees in the different
departments.
Which type of employee is most likely to report ethical issues in the workplace?
A. Rank and file.
B. Middle managers.
C. Executives.
D. Temporary workers.
Which of the following statements is (are) true about the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)?
A. It established a fund supported primarily by a tax on the petroleum and chemical
companies.
B. It is regarded as one of the most successful environmental laws.
C. The funds collected are used to clean up sites where the original polluter cannot be
identified.
D. Both A and C, but not B.
The most important agreement which codifies human rights is the:
A. The American Civil Liberties Act.
B. The Versailles Treaty.
C. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
D. The U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Which of the following statements is true of air pollution?
A. Air pollution occurs when more pollutants are emitted into the atmosphere than can
be safely absorbed and diluted by natural processes.
B. A majority of the people in the U.S. breathe unsafe air for at least part of the year.
C. Air pollution caused by particulate matter is responsible for fewer than 600
premature or unnecessary deaths annually.
D. The EPA has identified hundreds of “criteria” pollutants, relatively common harmful
substances that serve as indicators of overall levels of air pollution.
Since 2011, the total amount spent on lobbying activity has:
A. Remained exactly the same.
B. Doubled.
C. Decreased slightly.
D. Increased slightly.
The major federal consumer protection agencies are authorized by law to:
A. Intervene directly into the very center of free market activities, if that is considered
necessary to protect consumers.
B. Substitute government-mandated standards for decision making by private buyers
and sellers.
C. Substitute private manufacturing standards for government-mandated standards.
D. Both A and B, but not C.
Reports filed with the SEC provide information on a company’s:
A. Sales and earnings.
B. Depreciation by line of business.
C. Details of foreign operations.
D. All of the above.
General Electric’s “Ecomagination” effort to invest in clean technology is an example
of:
A. Pollution prevention.
B. Product stewardship.
C. Clean technology.
D. None of the above.
Philanthropic funding and public relations are two examples of corporate social
responsibility:
A. Drivers of the Corporate Social Responsiveness phase.
B. Policy instruments of the Corporate Social Stewardship phase.
C. Policy instruments of the Corporate Social Responsiveness phase.
D. Drivers of the Charity Principle phase.
Which company ethics safeguard is commonly implemented as an employee
“helpline”?
A. Top management commitment.
B. Code of ethics.
C. Reporting mechanisms.
D. Compliance tracking.
How are directors (members of corporate boards) selected?
A. Shareholders elect the directors from a list of candidates.
B. The company’s CEO appoints the directors.
C. The nominating committee elects the directors.
D. Shareholders with the greatest proportional ownership in the company become
directors.
Under the World Trade Organization’s most-favored nation rule:
A. All import restrictions imposed by other nations on their goods are illegal unless a
cultural waiver is issued.
B. All import restrictions are illegal unless proven scientifically.
C. Most-favored nations can impose heavy tariffs on other nations.
D. Most-favored nations can oppose the dumping of goods by any nation in their home
market.
The act that requires lenders to inform borrowers of the annual rate of interest to be
charged, plus related fees and services charges is called:
A. The Consumer Protection Act.
B. The Product Safety Act.
C. The Predatory Mortgage Act.
D. The Truth in Lending Act.
Companies can combat sexual and racial harassmentand protect themselves from
expensive lawsuitsby:
A. Developing a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and communicate it clearly to
employees.
B. Establishing a complaint procedure and act quickly to resolve any problems.
C. Bribing employees with money to avoid a lawsuit.
D. Both A and B, but not C.
All of the following are considered to be ethical issues for marketing professionals
except:
A. Fostering trust in the marketing system.
B. Embracing ethical values.
C. Doing no harm.
D. Ignoring market fair dealing.
Companies demonstrate global corporate citizenship by:
A. Building reactive stakeholder partnerships.
B. Finding business opportunities that serve society.
C. Integrating concern for both financial and social performance.
D. Both B and C, but not A.
In 2012 the European Union imposed a carbon emissions fee on all airlines flying in
and out of EU airspace that:
A. Successfully raised funds through fees to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
B. Garnered great support from the Chinese and U.S. governments.
C. Generated great opposition from more than two dozen countries.
D. Effectively eliminated greenhouse gas emissions in its airspace.
In 2014, the smallest source of philanthropic contributions in the United States came
from which organization?
A. Individuals.
B. Foundations.
C. Corporations.
D. Bequests.
Deregulation is often:
A. A politically popular idea.
B. A politically unpopular idea.
C. Seen during a Democratic federal administration.
D. Found in European countries but not in the United States.
The term civic engagement describes:
A. The active involvement of businesses and individuals in improving communities.
B. A competitive, free market environment.
C. Strong governmental regulation to control businesses at the municipal level.
D. A close and collaborative business-government relationship.
The primary reason that governments try to keep pace with technology is to:
A. Control the speed of innovation.
B. Manage the cost of technology.
C. Ensure that the public is protected.
D. Avoid threats to individuals.
Which statement is not correct about the business-society interdependence?
A. Business is a part of society.
B. Business is separated from the rest of society by clear boundaries.
C. Business activities impact other activities in society.
D. Actions by governments rarely affect business.
Rapid economic development is often accompanied by:
A. Increasing population growth.
B. Greatly decreased crop yields.
C. Rising incomes, bringing higher rates of both consumption and waste.
D. Decreasing incomes, bringing rates of both consumption and waste.
Which of the following is not a potential source of personal private data?
A. Smartphones.
B. Internet connections.
C. Automobiles.
D. Broadcast radio.
The Mullahs in Iran is an example of the power of government derived from:
A. A monarchy.
B. A military dictatorship.
C. A religious authority.
D. A democracy.
A good public relations program:
A. Manages the firm’s public image and its relationship with the public.
B. Is separate from the company’s public affairs program to avoid conflicts of interest.
C. Should be primarily reactive, responding to issues as they arise.
D. Is necessary only for highly vulnerable companies.
Assets that a person accumulates and owns at a certain point in time are called:
A. Income.
B. Equity.
C. Wealth.
D. Microfinance.
The typical public affairs executive spends most of the day:
A. Coalition building.
B. Direct lobbying.
C. Fund raising.
D. All of the above.
The most significant motivator of corporate social reporting is:
A. Government reporting requirements.
B. Ethical concerns.
C. Financial concerns.
D. Employee demand.
Which of the following is not a legal right of shareholders?
A. To vote on members for the board of directors.
B. To vote on major mergers and acquisitions.
C. To vote on changes in the corporate charter and proposals.
D. To vote on who will become chief executive officer (CEO).
What kind of power might a local community use to influence a company’s decisions?
A. Publicizing an issue.
B. Lobbying government policy makers for regulations.
C. Challenging whether a business activity should continue to operate.
D. All of the above.