Question 1

A corporate code of ethics officer informs the press about unethical practices within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Roger, a bank manager, holds the economic model of social responsibility view.What is he most likely to say about the connection between taxes and social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because he is a responsible man, he pays his taxes and does not try to cheat the IRS.
B)   Although taxes contribute to social welfare, it is only the beginning of his bank's responsibility to society.
C)   Taxes are a required evil from which he sees very little benefit in his community.
D)   By making a profit and paying taxes that meet the needs of society, Roger has fulfilled his social responsibility.
E)   It is better to make a small profit and therefore pay less taxes than to contribute to social responsibility.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which president led the way in creating programs to improve the working and social conditions in the United States in the 1930s?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teddy Roosevelt
B)   Calvin Coolidge
C)   Franklin Roosevelt
D)   Woodrow Wilson
E)   Herbert HooverF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The Food and Drug Administration's ability to force businesses making or selling defective products to recall them is most closely related to consumers' right to choose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Noise Control Act of 1972 established noise emission standards for all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   aircraft
B)   airports
C)   railroads
D)   intracity cab services
E)   interstate motor carriersF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

A successful program for training hard-core unemployed people is the National Alliance of Business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The socioeconomic model of social responsibility places primary emphasis on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   quality of life
B)   production
C)   economic return
D)   exploitation of natural resources
E)   profitF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following best defines the term Caveat emptor?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a French term that implies laissez faire.
B)   It implies disagreements over peer evaluations.
C)   It is a Latin phrase meaning "let the buyer beware."
D)   It is a Latin phrase meaning "let the seller beware."
E)   It is a Latin phrase meaning "the cave is empty."F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Social responsibility does not cost money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ed works in a position where there is very little supervision.In fact, although he considers himself ethical, he figures he could go away for a week without anyone noticing.Which general set of factors is most likely to influence Ed's ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   individual
B)   social
C)   moral
D)   circumstantial
E)   opportunityF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Kathy has noticed that the airport in her city is away from where most people live and work, and it takes a while to get there.This location was probably strategically designed to reduce _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   air pollution
B)   noise pollution
C)   highway traffic
D)   air traffic
E)   land pollutionF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

What are some guidelines for making ethical decisions?

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Question 13

The agency charged with protecting our environment is the

Accepted Answer

A)   National Alliance of Business.
B)   Interstate Commerce Commission.
C)   National Recovery Administration.
D)   Environmental Protection Agency.
E)   Civilian Conservation Corps.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

During the 1980s, very few organizations created and implemented ethics codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

By ensuring that products are safe and reliable, the Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are taking part in a movement known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   protectionism
B)   consumerism
C)   product activism
D)   socialism
E)   product liability managementF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following holds true in the case of bribes?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are unethical.
B)   They are ethical only under certain circumstances.
C)   They are uncommon in many foreign countries.
D)   They are economic returns.
E)   They are ethical.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Customers can't find out which firms are acting responsibly and which are not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Within a firm, social responsibility begins with management's attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the 1970s, the Pinto, a subcompact car manufactured by Ford, was known to catch fire when rear-ended, even at inner-city speeds.This stripped consumers of their right to

Accepted Answer

A)   choose.
B)   be informed.
C)   be protected.
D)   be heard.
E)   safety.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

How can the government encourage ethical behavior? Give an example.

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The government can encourage ethical beh...

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Within a firm, social responsibility begins with management's attitude.

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By ensuring that products are safe and reliable, the Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are taking part in a movement known as _____.

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Social responsibility does not cost money.

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The socioeconomic model of social responsibility places primary emphasis on _____.

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The Noise Control Act of 1972 established noise emission standards for all of the following except _____.

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What are some guidelines for making ethical decisions?

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The Food and Drug Administration's ability to force businesses making or selling defective products to recall them is most closely related to consumers' right to choose.

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A successful program for training hard-core unemployed people is the National Alliance of Business.

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Ed works in a position where there is very little supervision.In fact, although he considers himself ethical, he figures he could go away for a week without anyone noticing.Which general set of factors is most likely to influence Ed's ethical behavior?

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A corporate code of ethics officer informs the press about unethical practices within the organization.

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The agency charged with protecting our environment is the

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Customers can't find out which firms are acting responsibly and which are not.

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Which president led the way in creating programs to improve the working and social conditions in the United States in the 1930s?

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Roger, a bank manager, holds the economic model of social responsibility view.What is he most likely to say about the connection between taxes and social responsibility?

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Which of the following best defines the term Caveat emptor?

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How can the government encourage ethical behavior? Give an example.

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During the 1980s, very few organizations created and implemented ethics codes.

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