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Finance, from a CSR perspective, is concerned with: A. Securing access to finance for underprivileged organizations. B. Ensuring the employees of financial organizations are well paid. C. Holding financial organizations accountable for the projects they fund. D. Keeping interest rates […]

In Europe, pressure for CSR is more likely to come from: A. Courts. B. Government. C. Nonprofits (NGOs). D. Competitors. Answer: When companies ask for a “bottom-line” benefit for implementing a comprehensive CSR perspective, employees are one of the least […]

The principals of an organization are the company’s: A. Shareholders. B. Stakeholders. C. Workers. D. Managers. Answer: The “CNN Test” refers to: A. The test military commanders must consider when choosing potential targets for bombing during warfare today. B. Whether […]

OD practitioners will sometimes sort data multiple times, invite a peer to help with data analysis, or share the analysis responsibility with the client. Why do they do this? a. Data analysis is time consuming, and this reduces the time […]

“Going native,” or becoming so close to the organization that the consultant is blind to some of the issues is one _______ of being an _________ consultant. a. advantage; internal b. disadvantage; internal c. advantage; external d. disadvantage; external Answer: […]

Early stage theories of career development (entry, basic training, early career, midcareer, late career, retirement) probably no longer fit the experience of many of today’s workers. a. True b. False Answer: Social construction approaches to change assume that change happens […]

What are the main features of the Harris-Todaro model of rural-urban migration? Answer: Explain carefully the opportunity costs of a mother’s time, what may lead these to change over time, and what effects these changes have on family decisions. Answer: […]

Show in a diagram an S-curve and a 45-degree line. Are all three points of intersection stable equilibrium points? Explain. Answer: What is human capital and why is it crucial to expand human capital as part of the development process? […]

Comment on the following statement: The level and growth rate of real GDP per capita can be a misleading indicator of development. At the same time, countries that experience sustained increases in real GDP per capita over time will tend […]

What are the three main indicators that make up the Human Development Index? Answer: Distinguish between economic growth by modern sector enlargement, modern sector enrichment and traditional sector enrichment. For each of the three cases, show what happens to absolute […]

What is meant by the term technological spillover? Answer: Why are women often referred to as playing a central role in economic development? Answer: An answer should include how women can influence whether or not the next generation will be […]

In the North-South model, how are “basic factors” distinguished from “advanced factors,” and what are the implications for growth and development possibilities? Answer: Discuss some of the factors that lead infant manufactured goods industries to become more efficient over time, […]

With modern sector enrichment growth, inequality will (a) first rise and then fall. (b) first fall and then rise. (c) remain about the same. (d) none of the above. Answer: The informal sector exhibits (a) free entry (b) labor intensive […]

The nominal rate of protection shows the extent to which the domestic price of imported goods exceeds (a) what the price would be without tariffs. (b) the cost of intermediate inputs. (c) the social opportunity costs of the good. (d) […]

The purpose of commodity buffer stocks is (a) to moderate price fluctuations. (b) to raise commodity prices. (c) to encourage commodity substitution. (d) to guarantee national security. Answer: The following income distribution data are for Brazil. (a) Carefully graph the […]

An individual’s demand for education is most affected by (a) direct and indirect costs of schooling. (b) development priorities of the country. (c) the desire to escape agricultural work. (d) all of the above. Answer: Sectors where the development process […]

A plan that sets targets to cover all major aspects of the national economy is known as a/an _____ plan: (a) interindustry (b) complete (c) comprehensive (d) economic Answer: The system of land tenure in which tenant farmers pay a […]

The poverty gap is the (a) absolute number of people below the international poverty line. (b) percentage of the population below the international poverty line. (c) consumption (measured in dollars) necessary to bring everyone below the poverty line up to […]

The best explanation for the late 1994/early 1995 collapse of the Mexican peso and stock market is (a) free movement of capital internationally is destabilizing for a developing country. (b) portfolio investments were camouflaging overvalued exchange rates. (c) debt for […]

Increasing GNP is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for improving living standards in less developed countries. True or false, explain. Answer: An argument supporting promotion of the urban informal sector is (a) the formal sector is incapable of […]

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) means that a corporation should: A. Always forgo profit for the sake of the environment. B. Be held accountable for any of its actions that affect people, their communities, and their environment. C. Abandon its other […]

One of the most common financial-incentive strategy tools is: A. Political action committee contributions. B. Political consulting aid. C. Advocacy advertising. D. Lobbying. Answer: Which of the following is a reason for businesses to get involved in the community? A. […]

Which of the following is not considered to be a nonmarket stakeholder? A. Government agencies. B. Creditors. C. Activist groups. D. Non-governmental organizations. Answer: Which one of the following is considered to be a nonmarket stakeholder of business? A. Customers. […]

Foreign-owned corporations use foundations: A. More frequently than U.S. firms. B. Less frequently than U.S. firms. C. About as often as U.S. firms. D. Only for setting up disaster relief. Answer: Where are workers not permitted to form independent unions? […]

Which of the following is not true about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? A. It is charged with enforcing federal equal employment opportunity laws and executive orders. B. It was created in 1964. C. It monitors foreign governments’ employment […]

What describes the practice of businesses using their public relations’ outreach in ways to influence the public’s opinion of a political or legislative issue of concern to the company? A. Influential advertising. B. Issue advertising. C. Capstone advertising. D. Political […]

The share of all giving made up by in-kind contributions of products and services has been: A. Rising steadily over the past decade. B. Declining steadily over the past decade. C. Remaining relatively constant over the past decade. D. Declining […]

Which of the following statements is not true about the organization Consumer Reports? A. It is involved in activities promoting the interests of consumers. B. It conducts extensive tests on selected consumer products and services. C. It is supported by […]

In which year was the first World Summit on Sustainable Development held? A. B. C. D. Answer: People’s ethical beliefs come from: A. Legislative action and judicial decisions. B. Reading the company’s profit and loss statements. C. Their religious background, […]

The act passed to allow virtually any business to enter the telecommunications industry is called: A. 2009 Cable and Television Act. B. 1996 Telecommunications Act. C. 1975 Interstate Wire Communications Act. D. 1893 Federal Communications Act. Answer: Stakeholder engagement is, […]

The pay gap for Hispanic women (relative to white men) has: A. Declined by almost 15 percent since 2000. B. Declined by almost 5 percent since 2000. C. Increased by almost 15 percent since 2000. D. Increased by almost 5 […]

The Heritage Foundation scored which nation of the world among the most repressed in 2012? A. Hong Kong. B. Australia. C. North Korea. D. Singapore. Answer: Effective environmental management requires an integrated approach that involves: A. A team of line […]

When managers become personally involved in developing public policy, the firm is at what level of business political involvement? A. Limited organizational involvement. B. Moderate organizational involvement. C. Aggressive organizational involvement. D. Holistic organizational involvement. Answer: The Sustainability Consortium organized […]

The right to free speech is protected in the United States by the: A. Constitution. B. Patriot Act. C. False Claims Act. D. Fair Labor Standards Act. Answer: The board committee that administers and approves salaries and benefits of high-level […]

The doctrine of strict liability extends only to the retailer who is involved in selling the product, not the manufacturer. Answer: Civic engagement is a major way in which companies carry out their corporate citizenship mission. Answer: True Page: 405 […]

Many companies have turned to technology to improve the amount and effectiveness of employee volunteerism. Answer: In 2000, a group of nations negotiated the Montreal Protocol, agreeing to increase CFC production and use by 50 percent by 2020. Answer: False […]

Globalization directly and indirectly influences the politics, environment, geopolitics, and economics of virtually every country in the world. Answer: Life-cycle analysis involves collecting information on the lifelong environmental impact of a product, all the way from extraction of raw material, […]

According to U.S. Census data released in 2012, in about one-third of all married couples with children, both parents worked at least part-time. Answer: Employees in the United States have the right to organize and bargain collectively. Answer: True Page: […]

To avoid accusations of defamation, which of the following would be most appropriate? A. Use words that sound confident and convincing. B. Use vague information that is open to interpretation. C. Only use abusing language verbally, never in writing. D. […]

How can a video component improve live phone conversations? A. Distractions are minimized B. Visual aids can be utilized C. Nonverbal communication can be observed D. Professionalism is more obvious E. More people can participate in the conversation Answer: When […]

Which of the following sentence types tends to be the most specifically related to the subject? A. Topic sentences B. Support sentences C. Simple sentences D. Transitional sentences E. Unifying sentences Answer: Activities that support incompatible goals to those of […]

Which of the following has the purpose of helping the audience understand information, or to explain information? A. Operating reports B. Informational reports C. Planning reports D. Analytical reports E. Unsolicited reports Answer: When seeking to emphasize similarities, using colors […]

Which of the following uses bias-free language? A. Despite Ms. Curtis’s disability, she does a good job. B. Ms. Curtis’s disability does not prevent her from doing a good job. C. For a disabled person, Ms. Curtis does a good […]

When leaving a voice mail, what information is least important for the recipient of the voice mail? A. Reason for calling B. Your name C. Your phone number D. Your email address E. Best time to reach you Answer: To […]

Which of the following is not a basic sentence structure? A. A passive sentence B. A simple sentence C. A compound sentence D. A complex sentence E. A compound-complex sentence Answer: To encourage a positive response to your persuasive message, […]

Which of the following would be the most likely reason to include a detailed explanation of why the news is negative when writing a direct message for bad news? A. The reasons are confidential. B. The reasons are complicated. C. […]

Opening statements should be what? A. Detailed B. Brief and to the point C. Neutral D. Hedge sentences E. Apologetic Answer: Which of the following can become a benefit of the social media environment for the organization? A. Online rumors […]

Using comments and critiques on a social media site can be an effective way to do which of the following? A. Exchange large volumes of data B. Build a personal social media brand C. Explain new or unfamiliar systems D. […]

What is the goal when editing for conciseness? A. To impose parallelism B. To make sure the document is as clear and easy to read as possible C. To make sure the document is grammatically correct D. To shorten the […]

Which of the following is not affected by good organization of a message? A) The audience’s understanding of the message B) The acceptance of the message C) The time the writer spends crafting the message D) The time the audience […]