Question 1

In the business world, important decisions are too often left to the technical experts; general business managers must assume greater responsibility for these decisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The greater reliance of information systems in all aspects of life has decreased the risk that information technology will be used unethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the context of an ethical decision-making process, discuss the importance of communication in implementing a change.

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Question 4

Employees may suppress their tendency to act in a manner that seems ethical to them and instead act in a manner that will protect them against anticipated punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following helps ensure that employees abide by the law, follow necessary regulations, and behave in an ethical manner?

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A)  mission statement
B)  acceptable use policy
C)  problem statement
D)  code of ethicsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A rapid increase in the appointment of corporate ethics officers typically follows:

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A)  the acquisition of one company by another.
B)  the revelation of a major business scandal.
C)  the appointment of a new CEO.
D)  a substantial decrease in the stock price of a firm.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A code of ethics cannot gain company-wide acceptance unless it is fully endorsed by the organization's leadership and developed with which of the following?

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A)  employee participation
B)  board of directors
C)  business partners
D)  shareholdersE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In the case of United States v. New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co., the U.S. Supreme Court established that:

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A)  executives in an organization with an effective ethics program can receive lesser sentences for unethical actions.
B)  an employer can be held responsible for the acts of its employees even if the employees act in a manner contrary to their employer's directions.
C)  organizations can escape criminal liability if they make strong efforts to prevent and detect misconduct in the workplace.
D)  officers of companies cannot be given light sentences if their ethics program fail to deter criminal activity within their firms.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In a for-profit organization, the primary objective of which of the following is to oversee the organization's business activities and management for the benefit of shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiator
B)  board of directors
C)  corporate ethics officer
D)  corporate compliance officerE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

One's personal beliefs about right and wrong are known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  virtues
B)  vices
C)  characteristics
D)  moralsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following positions provides an organization with vision and leadership in the area of business conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  spiritual leader
B)  corporate ethics officer
C)  disseminator
D)  disturbance handlerE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The term morals refers to the personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her decisions about what is right and what is wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes a reason why organizations pursue corporate social responsibility (CSR)  goals and promote a work environment in which employees are encouraged to act ethically when making business decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  To enjoy higher employee turnover rates
B)  To define a variable approach for dealing with stakeholders
C)  To gain the goodwill of the community
D)  To increase unfavorable publicityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A well-implemented ethics and compliance program and a strong ethical culture can lead to:

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A)  more fear of retaliation by management.
B)  less comfort for employees reporting misconduct.
C)  more negative views on the organization.
D)  less pressure on employees to misbehave.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

What is a social audit? Explain.

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Question 16

The term ethics describes standards or codes of behavior expected of an individual by a group to which the individual belongs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Companies that develop and maintain strong employee relations:

Accepted Answer

A)  build indifference to the organization's goals.
B)  erode employee involvement.
C)  enjoy lower turnover rates.
D)  face low employee morale.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is the most critical step in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation of the results
B)  Identification of alternative solutions
C)  Development of a problem statement
D)  Implementation of a decisionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following activities describes when an organization reviews how well it is meeting its ethical and social responsibility goals, and communicates its new goals for the upcoming year?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics review
B)  performance appraisal
C)  social audit
D)  morals assessmentE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following terms best describes a habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)  laws
B)  ethics
C)  virtue
D)  viceE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 1: An Overview of Ethics

Which of the following is the most critical step in the decision-making process?

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A rapid increase in the appointment of corporate ethics officers typically follows:

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Which of the following helps ensure that employees abide by the law, follow necessary regulations, and behave in an ethical manner?

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Which of the following positions provides an organization with vision and leadership in the area of business conduct?

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Which of the following activities describes when an organization reviews how well it is meeting its ethical and social responsibility goals, and communicates its new goals for the upcoming year?

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Companies that develop and maintain strong employee relations:

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The term ethics describes standards or codes of behavior expected of an individual by a group to which the individual belongs.

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Which of the following statements best describes a reason why organizations pursue corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals and promote a work environment in which employees are encouraged to act ethically when making business decisions?

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Employees may suppress their tendency to act in a manner that seems ethical to them and instead act in a manner that will protect them against anticipated punishment.

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In the context of an ethical decision-making process, discuss the importance of communication in implementing a change.

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In the business world, important decisions are too often left to the technical experts; general business managers must assume greater responsibility for these decisions.

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In the case of United States v. New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co., the U.S. Supreme Court established that:

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Which of the following terms best describes a habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable?

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The greater reliance of information systems in all aspects of life has decreased the risk that information technology will be used unethically.

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A well-implemented ethics and compliance program and a strong ethical culture can lead to:

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One's personal beliefs about right and wrong are known as which of the following?

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A code of ethics cannot gain company-wide acceptance unless it is fully endorsed by the organization's leadership and developed with which of the following?

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The term morals refers to the personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her decisions about what is right and what is wrong.

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What is a social audit? Explain.

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In a for-profit organization, the primary objective of which of the following is to oversee the organization's business activities and management for the benefit of shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and the community?

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