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Which of the following is true of software testing? a. White-box testing involves viewing the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings are unknown. b. Black-box testing treats the software unit […]

The popularity of social networking is increasing most rapidly__________. a. in age group 1318 b. in age group 1932 c. in age group 3349 d. over all ages Answer: The fairness approach to ethical decision making states that one should […]

The USA Patriot Act defines cyberterrorism as hacking attempts that cause $5,000 in aggregate damage in one year to medical equipment, or that cause injury to any person. a. True b. False Answer: A vendor certification __________. a. has no […]

Typically, Internet service providers (ISPs) have the resources to prescreen online content. a. True b. False Answer: Which of the following can be used against an anonymous defendant to reveal truths about the defendant’s identity? a. Internet censorship b. A […]

When the Business Software Alliance (BSA) finds cases of software piracy, it can assess heavy monetary penalties. a. True b. False Answer: The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has a few dozen lawyers and investigators who prosecute only the 100 or […]

Reference: Matching Kohlberg’s Levels of Moral Reasoning a) Stage 1 b) Stage 2 c) Stage 3 d) Stage 4 e) Stage 5 f) Stage 6 “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.” Answer: When communicating a code of conduct: a) […]

The economic responsibilities of a firm involve its primary function of producing goods and services that consumers need and want, while making an acceptable profit. Answer: The best way to ensure that you are not going to be asked to […]

There are major differences in levels of moral reasoning between men and women. Answer: Zachary works for Step-Up Printing Services during the day and a local diner at night. This is a conflict of interest. Answer: False In organizations, individuals […]

Most people, according to cognitive moral development, are looking outside of themselves for guidance on decision-making. This means that stated organizational policy can be an important source of guidance foe employees in making decisions. Answer: One of a manager’s most […]

The Social Investment Forum reported that socially responsible investing grew from $40 billion in 1984 to nearly $4 trillion in 2012. Answer: Justice and fairness are universal human values. Therefore, specific beliefs and preferences about what is a fair allocation […]

Which of the following is false? a) People enter organizations in a state of “role readiness.” b) Roles reduce a person’s sense of individuality. c) Managers do not have roles as much as their subordinates do. d) Conflicting role expectations […]

Ryan is taking his Introduction to Business course pass/fail. As a result, he puts only minimal effort into his class team’s project. He reflects a a. Cooperative orientation b. Individualistic orientation c. Competitive orientation d. Distracted orientation Answer: Emotions should […]

Which statement is NOT one of the ethical dangers to human resource management? a. Exploiting employees by cutting their wages, reducing benefits or requiring more work hours without compensation b. Considering employees as mere commodities c. Defining employees in economic […]

Which cultural element gives you the best idea of how an organization “really works”? a. Codes of ethics b. Stories c. Organizational histories d. None of the above Answer: Marta gives orders but doesn’t want to know how they are […]

Which best describes a mission statement’s purpose? a. Communicates the central identity and purpose of an organization b. Communicates core values to inform organizational decision-making c. Reflects the ideals of its members d. All of the above Answer: Which type […]

Person-organization fit describes the degree of compatibility and his or her work environment. a. True b. False Answer: A company that doesn’t pay employees for hours they work overtime is falling victim to which moral hazard? a. Defining people in […]

The last step of the Foursquare Protocol Is: a. Situating yourself to decide b. Gathering accumulated experience in similar situation c. Close description of the situation d. Recognize the significant similarities between the current problem and past ones Answer: Bringing […]

The principle “don’t be stupid” addresses: a. The importance of truth telling in accounting and finance b. The importance of finding fraud c. The importance of conforming to accounting norms d. The importance of avoiding self-centeredness Answer: Becoming an ethical […]

Groups engaged in moral exclusion divide the world into those who deserve sympathy and those who don’t. This reflects which element of the exclusion process? a. Group categorizations are salient b. Conflicts of interest are salient c. Moral justifications are […]

Placement describes where a product or service gets located in the marketplace. a. True b. False Answer: Gender harassment consists of unwanted sexual comments and sexual behaviors. a. True b. False Answer: b Organizations in collectivist societies are more likely […]

Modest dress is emphasized in many Middle Eastern cultures. This reflects which foundational moral value? a. Harm/care b. In group/loyalty c. Purity/sanctity d. Fairness/reciprocity Answer: All of the following are suggestions for preventing groupthink EXCEPT: a. As a leader, indicate […]

Emotional labor is directed at other members of the organization. a. True b. False Answer: “Accumulating and using informal power to achieve personal and/or organizational objectives” is the definition of a. Impression management b. Deception c. Organizational politics d. None […]

According to the Categorical Imperative, acts can be judged as moral or immoral based on their consequences. a. True b. False Answer: Government and the media become aware of an issue in which stage of issue maturity? a. Latent b. […]

____________ cultures encourage and reward high standards and performance. a. Future orientation b. Humane orientation c. Performance orientation d. None of the above Answer: In organizations, ethical choices are rare. a. True b. False Answer: b Copyright laws are more […]

All of the following are characteristic of cosmopolitans EXCEPT: a. Concern for global justice b. Care for the “distant needy” c. Commitment to free trade d. Commitment to human dignity Answer: Israel has a reputation for putting the needs of […]

Servant leadership is accepted by members of many different cultures. a. True b. False Answer: Organizational commitment is greatest in caring ethical climates. a. True b. False Answer: a Which is a true statement about understanding vocation or calling? a. […]

All of the following are examples of the formal socialization process EXCEPT: a. An applicant visiting a company website b. A mentor assigned to help a new employee c. A training session for new workers d. A supervisor explaining company […]

Stefanie had a way of empowering her staff. If a problem arose, Stefanie dealt with the issue head on while also inspiring those around her. Stephanie is an example of a: a. Narcissist b. Transformational leader c. Transactional leader d. […]

Which of the following portrays a response strategy in crisis management program? a) A computer screen manufacturing company decides to recall its faulty dispatch. b) A pharmaceutical company appoints a contractor auditor to assess its manufacturing process. c) A company […]

Which of the following statements is true of behavior in the context of behavioral ethics experiments? a) The lower the cost (moral or otherwise) of acting ethically, the less likely is ethical behavior. b) Greater social distance increases the cost […]

In India, it is legal for a medical professional to reveal the sex of fetuses to their parents. Answer: Since the general public sentiment favors righteousness, private politics does not need to implement strategies to influence the outcome of an […]

In contrast to corporate social performance, corporate social responsibility need not be motivated by moral considerations but instead could be strategic or a response to the social pressure a firm faces. Answer: The size of the Chinese economy implies that […]

The new IO approach to antitrust is derived from the economics of modern industrial organization. Answer: Government intervention to deal with market imperfections or failure may itself be subject to a nonmarket failure. Answer: True “If corruption is widespread in […]

Campaign contributions by businesses are not made to affect the outcomes of elections. Answer: The courts do not decide which rule is applicable on a case-by-case basis but instead hold that certain practices are per se illegal and others are […]

Firms have the right to form and participate in coalitions and associations to conduct nonmarket activity. Answer: The nonmarket environment of a firm is characterized by four I’s: independence, individuality, ideas and income. Answer: False As long as the management […]

Nonmarket issues come from both external forces and the firm’s actions. Answer: Emerging market countries face financial restrictions, price controls, and regulatory risks when doing business in developed countries. Answer: False There are no limits on contributions to candidates’ campaigns […]

The advantage of civil law is that it can adjust to changing circumstances without having to wait for new statutes to be enacted by legislation. Answer: The antitrust policy is the centerpiece of competition policy, and this section addresses EU […]

A firm injured by unfair foreign competition can file a petition for relief under the U.S. trade law. Answer: Bribes are expected to indirectly benefit the least advantaged persons. Answer: False Unrestricted FDI was allowed in most industries but was […]

In one’s lobbying efforts, it is a good principle to make straightforward presentations to members of trade associations. Answer: In formulating a strategy for addressing a crisis, as long as a firm has strong brand reputation it need not consider […]

Aggregate benefits and per capita benefits are indicators of the demand for nonmarket action. Answer: Friedman’s objection is to corporate social responsibility that is anticipated. Answer: False In 1999 Macao was returned to China by Portugal. Answer: True Gert’s test […]

Firms have more control over their future in their nonmarket environment than they have in the markets in which they operate. Answer: Rights established by political choice do not reflect moral principles. Answer: False Even when there are advantageous trades […]

A dictator game involves two participants, a proposer, who unilaterally makes a decision about how much of an endowment to keep and how much to contribute to a responder, who takes no action and simply receives the contribution. Answer: The […]

The explanation for the uneven sex ratio in India is the preference for girls that resulted in sex selection through the abortion of male fetuses. Answer: Casuist reasoning argues that an unethical action is justified by the benefits it provides […]

The Coase theorem pertains to market imperfections, including externalities and public goods. Answer: China’s paramount executive body is the State Planning Commission (SPC). Answer: False Exemptions are also provided under the antitrust laws. Answer: True Depository institutions such as banks […]

Opportunities can be controlled by government at one extreme and markets at the other extreme. Answer: The greater the cost of organizing, the less prevalent the free-rider problem. Answer: False The Industrial Organization school of thought believes that government intervention […]

Ethics systems are classified as categorical imperative or theoretical imperative. Answer: Rights based on moral principles can be publicly enforced. Answer: False The domestic politics of international trade are asymmetric due to sunk resources and the rents on those resources. […]

Elaborate on how the news media maintains balance and fairness in their treatment of issues. Answer: Write a short note on the Superfund outlining its significance. Answer: The EPA administers the Superfund for the cleanup of existing toxic waste disposal […]

The defining event for CNN, where it came to prominence as a global media channel, was: A. The 2003 Gulf War. B. The Vietnam War. C. The 1991 Gulf War. D. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Answer: __________ respondents say […]

In arriving at an acceptable wage rate to pay employees that balances the need to maintain efficient operations and also helps create a consumer base that supports sales, all of the following have been proposed as approaches, except: A. The […]

Which of the following is making CSR more and more relevant today? A. It gives companies a mission around which multiple constituents can rally. B. The company will be able to balance the often conflicting interests of multiple stakeholders. C. […]