Question 1

Enrollment at Tradewinds College a well-known private institution) has increased by about 3% each year for three years,even though tuition and fees have gone up to help defray the cost of new wind turbines installed on campus to generate enough power to serve the campus buildings and to sell to local business establishments.As a recent student of contemporary corporate social responsibility,you conclude:

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A)  new technology such as wind turbines is a huge capital investment for a college.The effort demonstrates the high cost of environmental programs.
B)  although it is a trendy social cause,this effort is not showing good long-term social responsibility toward the students who will end-up with sizeable future debt.
C)  this is a demonstration of corporate philanthropy.
D)  students are willing to pay the extra tuition on the short-term because they believe that the means the use of innovative technology) will justify the end a better environment) .E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The majority of CEOs blame unethical employee conduct on:

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A)  the breakdown of traditional religious institutions.
B)  a failure of leadership to establish ethical standards.
C)  the increase in lawsuits used to avoid personal responsibility.
D)  the nation's business schools that tolerate unethical behavior in students.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The purpose of sobriety checkpoints that are set up by community and state police is to deter drunk driving and ultimately save lives.While not mandated,the makers of Blackberry™ have complied with the public request of several legislators and have obediently removed apps that permit smartphone users to navigate around the checkpoints.Google™ and Apple™ have elected not to honor such requests.Google said the apps do not violate the company's content policy.After studying about ethics and social responsibility,which of the following statements applies to this situation?

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A)  Laws represent the minimum guidelines that companies must follow,whereas a firm's ethical stance may venture beyond the minimum level of compliance.
B)  Google and Apple are showing corporate social responsibility because they demonstrate concern for their investors,which is exactly where their focus should be.
C)  Blackberry is acting philanthropically toward government.
D)  Google and Apple are showing their distrust for big government,and their avoidance of contributing toward philanthropic causes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

One factor causing businesses to vigorously enforce ethical standards is the:

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A)  desire to eliminate employee turnover.
B)  fear of negative publicity.
C)  focus on criminal penalties.
D)  evasion of social audit measurements.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Two recent studies found a strong correlation between academic dishonesty among undergraduates and dishonesty at work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a basic right proposed by former President John F.Kennedy?

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A)  The right to be heard
B)  The right to be informed
C)  The right to a discount
D)  The right to safetyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Management's philosophy at Apple,Inc.has often stated that a fit body contributes to more productivity at work.Apple provides exercise facilities at most of its sites across America,and permits employees to use a half-hour of work time each day to relieve stress through exercise.This serious position on physical fitness is part of Apple's ___________.

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A)  corporate philanthropy
B)  corporate policy
C)  community mediation services
D)  participative fundingE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The green movement has turned the heads of very few firms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A recent study revealed that most Americans have:

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A)  strong moral values.
B)  a strong desire to do what is right.
C)  few moral absolutes.
D)  a great desire to help their community.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Corporate ________ covers issues such as setting minority hiring practices,manufacturing safe products,and minimizing pollution.

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A)  responsibility
B)  philanthropy
C)  diversity
D)  structure and strategyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

As the number of MNCs multinational corporations) increases,we are experiencing international ethical dilemmas.One very real concern during the past decade is the human rights abuse in sweatshops where several MNCs contract manufacture their products,in exchange for cheap labor.Several retailers have banned together to set ethical standards in foreign factories.Which of the following statements summarizes the challenges of companies doing business in developing countries and the concerns of their customers?

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A)  MNCs must subjectively determine the local "living wage," which is usually more than the local legal wage in developing countries.Customers surveyed say they are willing to pay a few dollars more to improve working conditions in sweatshops.
B)  Economically sensitive customers want companies to pass along cost savings to them,at all costs - even if the products are made through offshore outsourcing.Companies want to please customers,first!.
C)  Most multinational corporations have made no attempt to improve working standards at sweatshop type factories.They will turn a blind eye to the problem unless U.S.law is passed to force the issue.Customers understand that legal limits come before ethical standards.
D)  MNCs cannot be expected to demand socially responsible behavior from their suppliers - including foreign sweatshops.When doing business abroad,the U.S.company does not need to comply with U.S.law when its suppliers) is not in the U.S.or on U.S.territory.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Larson HVAC,a heating and cooling company headquartered in Milwaukee,Wisconsin,permits its employees to volunteer for nonprofit organizations,as part of their paid company time.According to recent findings,which of the following statements explains this company's action?

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A)  Several smaller firms do not have enough work to keep employees busy.They fear that employees will quit and go to work elsewhere during a time of low unemployment.They protect their pool of skilled labor.
B)  Employers are learning that millennial employees are physically stronger.They would rather permit them to work on nonprofit construction sites and other laborious projects,than build them a gym at the company site.
C)  Companies find it less costly to permit employees to volunteer for food pantries and other nonprofit organizations in their area of operation,rather than make large philanthropic contributions.
D)  employee time is measured as going further for social causes than monetary contributions.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The danger in writing new laws to correct behavior is that:

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A)  People may begin to think that any behavior that is legal is acceptable.
B)  People will see the difference between ethics and legality.
C)  Legal behavior will reflect the totality of people's relations with one another.
D)  There will not be enough jails to house those who break the law.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following indicates that U.S.businesses are demanding socially responsible behavior from their international suppliers?

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A)  The establishment of the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
B)  The decision of Wal-Mart to open stores globally
C)  The decision of Phillips-Van Heusen to cancel orders from suppliers that violate its ethics code
D)  The creation of the North American Free Trade Zone NAFT
A)  between the U.S. ,Canada,and MexicoE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Top leaders in government and business today are:

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A)  held to higher ethical standards than in the past.
B)  held to less strict moral standards than in the past.
C)  less interested in social responsibility than in the past.
D)  at odds with the general public in regard to ethical issues.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A firm's carbon footprint is:

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A)  the number of employees it hires in a specific community.
B)  its legacy in terms of how much public good it dispersed over its lifetime.
C)  the amount of carbon it releases in its effort to do business.
D)  its participation in local fund-raising events.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Olivia is ordering trendy necklaces and earrings made with semi-precious stones from a supplier in Belize,for her city boutique.Due to low paying wages in Belize,the supplier has promised an excellent wholesale price for these goods.You concur with Olivia when she explains to you that international business law is very clear-cut with these dealings.As long as the supplier is not breaking any labor laws in his country,Olivia's social responsibility is covered.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Some experts feel that corporate social responsibility means solely making money for stockholders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Many individuals today believe that ethical behavior is determined by what is best for them at the time.This is an example of:

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A)  Situational ethics.
B)  Moral absolutes.
C)  The Golden Rule.
D)  New age realism.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Considering the potential impact on others prior to making a decision is consistent with ________ behavior.

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A)  legal
B)  anti-social
C)  ethical
D)  self-motivatedE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

The green movement has turned the heads of very few firms.

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Considering the potential impact on others prior to making a decision is consistent with ________ behavior.

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Some experts feel that corporate social responsibility means solely making money for stockholders.

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Corporate ________ covers issues such as setting minority hiring practices,manufacturing safe products,and minimizing pollution.

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The majority of CEOs blame unethical employee conduct on:

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Top leaders in government and business today are:

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A recent study revealed that most Americans have:

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One factor causing businesses to vigorously enforce ethical standards is the:

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Many individuals today believe that ethical behavior is determined by what is best for them at the time.This is an example of:

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A firm's carbon footprint is:

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Which of the following indicates that U.S.businesses are demanding socially responsible behavior from their international suppliers?

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Larson HVAC,a heating and cooling company headquartered in Milwaukee,Wisconsin,permits its employees to volunteer for nonprofit organizations,as part of their paid company time.According to recent findings,which of the following statements explains this company's action?

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The danger in writing new laws to correct behavior is that:

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Two recent studies found a strong correlation between academic dishonesty among undergraduates and dishonesty at work.

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Which of the following is not a basic right proposed by former President John F.Kennedy?

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Which of the following indicates that U.S.businesses are demanding socially responsible behavior from their international suppliers?

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The danger in writing new laws to correct behavior is that:

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