Question 1

Sustainable growth refers to growth in profitability that sustains the wealth of shareholders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance, being sure to define each level of responsibility.

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Question 3

The ethical climate of an organization refers to the processes by which decisions are evaluated and made on the basis of right and wrong.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bina thought it was OK to download music for free from the Internet since all of her friends did it. Bina is using which ethical system for her decisions?

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A)   Egoism.
B)   Virtue ethics.
C)   Relativism.
D)   Universalism.
E)   Utilitarianism.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

John Rawls maintained that only a person ignorant of his own identity can make a truly ethical decision. This thought process is based on

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A)   Ethical shielding.
B)   The veil of understanding.
C)   The veil of ignorance.
D)   Ethical certainty.
E)   Ethical ignorance.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

With an integrity-based ethics program, people govern themselves through a set of guiding principles that they embrace.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The order of the levels in the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance is (from bottom to top)

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A)   Economic, legal, philanthropic, and ethical.
B)   Ethical, economic, legal, and philanthropic.
C)   Economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic.
D)   Legal, economic, ethical, and philanthropic.
E)   Philanthropic, economic, legal, and ethical.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

__________ acknowledges the existence of different ethical viewpoints and uses norms as guidelines.

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A)   Virtue ethics
B)   Relativism
C)   Universalism
D)   Utilitarianism
E)   EgoismF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Discuss ecocentric management. How can it be beneficial to organizations?

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Question 10

Utilitarianism defines acceptable behaviors as those that maximize benefits for the individual.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The __________ of an organization refers to the processes by which decisions are evaluated and made on the basis of right and wrong.

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A)   corporate culture
B)   ethical climate
C)   ethics code
D)   legal responsibility
E)   moral obligationF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Adrian would most likely prefer which type of ethics program for the company?

Accepted Answer

A)   Associate-based.
B)   Compliance-based.
C)   Integrity-based.
D)   Systems-based.
E)   Consensus-based.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is advised by the text for constructing an ethics code?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cover as many potential issues as possible to provide maximum clarity.
B)   Make it "catchy"; better something "clever" than something "important."
C)   Involve only the legal department and top executives in writing the statement.
D)   Explain away potential conflicts between reality and the language used in the code with humor.
E)   Focus on relatable, real-life situations.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E) E

Question 14

Sustainability in business is considered compatible with the natural ecosystems that generate and preserve life.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

Charitable contributions are considered part of a firm's ethical responsibilities in the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Two basic ethical ideals underpin the Caux Principles: fairness and equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One who is both a moral person and a moral manager influencing others' ethical behavior is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethical leader.
B)   Ethics chairperson.
C)   VP of ethics.
D)   Transitional leader.
E)   Transformational leader.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is a Level 2 cost of ethical failure?

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A)   Government fines and penalties.
B)   Legal and investigative costs.
C)   Customer defections.
D)   Loss of reputation.
E)   Employee cynicism.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E) B

Question 19

A system of rules that governs the ordering of values is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   Life cycle analysis.
B)   Ethics.
C)   Corporate legitimacy.
D)   Justice.
E)   The legal system.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Jamila is considering a layoff of several of employees in her division. She has realized that there are ramifications for her employees as well as the shareholders. This is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Moral certainty.
B)   Moral actionability.
C)   Moral awareness.
D)   Moral judgment.
E)   Moral character.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 5: Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

Sustainable growth refers to growth in profitability that sustains the wealth of shareholders.

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The ethical climate of an organization refers to the processes by which decisions are evaluated and made on the basis of right and wrong.

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Bina thought it was OK to download music for free from the Internet since all of her friends did it. Bina is using which ethical system for her decisions?

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John Rawls maintained that only a person ignorant of his own identity can make a truly ethical decision. This thought process is based on

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With an integrity-based ethics program, people govern themselves through a set of guiding principles that they embrace.

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__________ acknowledges the existence of different ethical viewpoints and uses norms as guidelines.

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Utilitarianism defines acceptable behaviors as those that maximize benefits for the individual.

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Adrian would most likely prefer which type of ethics program for the company?

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Two basic ethical ideals underpin the Caux Principles: fairness and equality.

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