Bus 100 - Reading Quizzes
Most ethics or compliance officers are generally entrusted to: a. Reduce the risks to the company of employee misconduct b. Act as a liaison between the company and the Securities and Exchange Commission c. Annually distribute copies of the company's code of ethics to all interested stakeholders d. Arrange for ethics training for employees at a nearby university
A
Which of the following is not a possible cost of environmental regulation? a. Corporate restructuring b. Unemployment c. Reduced capital investment d. Lowered productivity
A
Investors may receive an economic benefit from the ownership of stock by receiving: a. Interest b. Dividends c. Capital gains d. Both B and C, but not A
D
Which of the following countries is not one of the top 15 internet users? a. United Kingdom b. Singapore c. China d. United States
B
Which of the following is an argument against corporate social responsibility? a. Creates an imbalance between corporate power and its economic responsibility b. Requires skills businesses may lack c. Improves business value and reputation d. A majority of stockholders are against it
B
Cross cultural contradictions arise due to: a. Differences between home and host countries' ethical standards b. The emergence of a developing country's economic power c. Religious differences practiced by business executives d. All of the above
A
Which of the following examples best illustrate an ethics issue based on cross-cultural contradictions? a. Circumventing government regulations to ensure company profits b. False and misleading advertising claims c. Legally marketing a pesticide abroad that has been banned in the U.S. d. Hiring child workers in violation of civil law
C
As communications improve and people around the world are able to witness the horrors of natural disasters, terrorism, and war, international relief efforts by corporations are becoming: a. Less important b. A liability because of negative media c. Obsolete because of social media d. More important
D
Corporations that run their operations according to the stakeholder theory of the firm create value by: A. Increasing their stock price B. Developing their employee's professional skills C. Innovating new products D. All of the above
D
Plants and animals living as a natural unified system are called an ecosystem: a. True b. False
A
Globalization is accepted worldwide and creates little controversy a. True b. False
B
Which company ethics safeguard is commonly implemented as an employee "helpline"? a. Code of ethics b. Reporting mechanisms c. Top management commitment d. Compliance tracking
B
Customers can exercise economic stakeholder power by: A. Applying for a job with the company B. Attending the company's annual meeting C. Boycotting products if they believe the goods are too expensive D. Voting on a proposed merger for the company and a competitor
C
Factor conditions are strategic contributions focusing on: a. Policies that create a more productive environment for competition b. The demand for a product or service c. The supply of trained workers, physical infrastructure, and natural resources d. All of the above
C
General Electric's "Ecomagination" effort to invest in clean technology is an example of: a. Product stewardship b. Pollution prevention c. Clean technology d. None of the above
C
Habitat for Humanity is considered a: a. Corporation b. Program for the homeless c. Government division d. Nongovernmental organization
D
Which statement is not correct about the business-society interdependence? A. Business is part of society B. Business is separated from the rest of society by clear boundaries C. Business activities impact other activities in society D. Actions by governments rarely affect businesses
D
Which type of employee is most likely to report ethical issues in the workplace? a. Rank and file b. Middle managers c. Temporary workers d. Executives
D
With the explosive growth of technologies that facilitate the sharing of information, this kind of stakeholder power has become increasingly important: A. Political Power B. Economic Power C. Legal Power D. Informational Power
D
A firm that has global operations has: a. Some or all of their manufacturing or service operations abroad b. Manufacturing but not service operations abroad c. Service but not manufacturing operations abroad d. All of their manufacturing and service operations abroad
A
A thin later of gas that protects the earth from excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun is: a. Ozone b. Carbon dioxide c. Oxygen d. Methane
A
All of the following values are present in most ethical decisions except: a. Be kind b. Be honest c. Act responsibly d. Be fair and just
A
Dark money refers to: a. Undisclosed contributions to tax-exempt organizations b. Money collected illegally by PACs c. Anonymous contributions to for-profit organizations d. Soft money
A
In recent annual Harris polls, which entity did Americans believe had the greatest amount of political power? a. Large businesses b. Small businesses c. Political action committees d. Lobbyists
A
In the U.S., the right to free speech: a. Must be weighed against the consequences for the community b. Depends on state law c. Is a constant threat to every business d. Is an absolute privilege to all citizens
A
Integrity-based ethics programs: a. Combines concern for the law with an emphasis on employee responsibility b. Seeks to avoid legal sanctions c. Threatens employees with punishment for noncompliance with the ethics program d. Are predominately implemented within the European Union
A
The explosive use of social media is an example of: a. Customer environment b. Competitor environment c. Social environment d. Economic environment
A
Which sales channel is projected to top $450 billion within the next several years? a. Online sales b. Mobile sales c. Brick and mortar stores d. Flea markets
A
Why does a diverse and inclusive workforce benefit a firm supporting a global market? a. A variety of language skills serves the global customer base well b. Cultural insensitivity helps to retain customers c. Understanding differences across markets restricts innovation d. Both A and C, but not B
A
A common tactic in a financial-incentive political strategy is: a. Lobbying b. Political contributions c. Expert witness testimony d. Legal challenges
B
A national health care policy is an example of an economic policy a. True b. False
B
People's ethical beliefs come from: a. The organization's code of ethics b. Their religious background, family, and education c. Reading the company's profit and loss statements d. Legislative action and judicial decisions
B
Some studies have shown that the burden of complying with safety regulations falls hardest on: a. Large businesses b. Small businesses c. The manufacturing sector only d. The government
B
The "agency problem" arises when: a. There is no separation of ownership and control in a company b. Managers act in their own interest, rather than in the interest of shareholders c. Owners manage the company on their own behalf d. Shareholders act in their own interest, rather than in the interest of the board
B
The United Nations oversees all international agreements concerning regulations between nations a. True b. False
B
Which of the following examples does not show a company guided by enlightened self-interest? a. A company providing assistance to employees who attend evening college b. A company breaking past records by maximizing quarterly profits c. A company providing the best quality product at a fair price d. A company vice-president invited to attend a local community's town planning meeting
B
Which of the following is not a legal right of shareholders? a. To vote on major mergers and acquisitions b. To vote on who will become chief executive officer (CEO) c. To vote on members for the board of directors d. To vote on changes in the corporate charter and proposals
B
Which of the following is not an example of stakeholders' economic power? A. A supplier halts shipments to a business customer and demanded very low prices B. A social group protests a government's decision to raise taxes C. An equal rights group refuses to do business with a company that has a discriminatory hiring policy D. A local community boycotts a grocery store suspected of inaccurate weight scales
B
Which of the following is not true about the guidelines for sentencing environmental wrongdoers set by the U.S. Sentencing Commission in the event of a violation? a. Businesses that promptly assisted any victims would receive lighter sentences b. Businesses having no active compliance program would be granted an extension to develop a program c. The penalties reflect the severity of the offense and the company's demonstrated environmental commitment d. Businesses having an active compliance program would receive lighter sentences
B
A just or fair ethical decision occurs when: a. The greatest good for those with power is achieved b. The rights of all affected are considered c. Benefits and burdens are distributed equally d. All of the above
C
A society where economic power is concentrated in the hands of government officials and political authorities is called: a. A political control system b. A social democracy c. A central state control system d. A military dictatorship
C
By law, the financial records of publicly held companies are required to be: a. Managed by an accounting department of at least five CPAs b. Reviewed quarterly by the IRS c. Audited by a certified professional accounting firm d. Summarized in the employee manual for new hires
C
Once an issue has been identified, its implications must be: a. Segmented b. Deleted c. Analyzed d. Acted upon
C
Positive reputation can be valued as an intangible corporate: a. Liability b. Expense c. Asset d. Charity
C
Scholars found that spirituality: a. Negatively affects employee and organizational performance b. Only affects the employee performance of not for profit organizations c. Positively affects employee and organizational performance d. Has no affect on employee and organizational performance
C
The information strategy tool most used by business is: a. Legal challenges b. Political contributions c. Lobbying d. Direct communication
C
A company can increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce by: a. Moving all operations overseas b. Hiring only foreign-born managers c. Showing foreign films weekly d. Accommodating family needs outside of work
D
A financial services firm decided to assess the return on its social investment in an educational program in local schools. As part of its assessment, it measured the improvement in learning among students who had participated in the program, compared with the learning of students who had not. Which of the following elements was assessed? a. Value creation b. Inputs c. Outputs d. Impacts
D
An analysis of the stability or instability of a government is an example of scanning the: a. Social environment b. Legal environment c. Geophysical environment d. Political environment
D
An emerging business model that attempts to strategically balance the interests of all stakeholders to solve social and environmental problems is called: a. B Lab b. Balanced Corporation c. CSR Corporation d. B Corporation
D
An individual who is a supporter of globalization would argue that it helps the developing world by: a. Giving entrepreneurs access to foreign investment funds to support economic development b. Allowing new ideas and technological innovations to spread quickly c. Providing people in developing countries with more jobs d. All of the above
D
Businesses promote an information strategy by inviting government leaders to: a. Attend company award ceremonies b. Give speeches to employees c. Visit local plant facilities d. All of the above
D
Cybersecurity experts recommend including which essential elements for an incident-response plan for cyberattacks? a. Focus on how to respond to a breach b. Involvement by all functional departments c. Support from executive leadership d. All of the above
D
Economic regulations: a. Can only exist for 37 years unless renewed b. Apply only to older industries c. Always conflict with social regulation d. Cut across industry lines
D
Employees in the United States have a legal right to: a. Organize and bargain collectively b. A safe and healthy workplace c. A job d. Both A and B, but not C
D
Stakeholder groups can include: A. Environmental activists B. Shareholders C. Business support groups D. All of the above
D
Supporters of digitalized medical records claim that: a. The number of common medial errors has remained constant b. Computerized prescription-ordering systems avoided over seven million mistakes c. Electronic alerts prevented dangerous drug combinations from being prescribed d. Both B and C, but not A
D
Sustainable development: a. Meets the needs of the present while compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs b. Gives precedence to present needs over future needs c. Gives precedence to environmental over economic considerations d. Balances economic and environmental considerations
D
Which of the following is not an instance of "insider trading"? a. The CEO's cousin buying stock after the CEO mentioned a pending offer to buy the company b. A stock broker passing an "inside tip" to a client, but not trading for his or her own account c. An auditor using nonpublic information about the company to invest in its stock d. A marketing executive briefing stock analysts on the company's sales performance
D
Which of the following statements accurately describe the role of chief sustainability officer? a. Supervises staff across functional areas b. Requires strong interpersonal skills c. Typically reports to the CEO d. All of the above
D
Which of these cost-savings measures saved U.S. regulatory agencies nearly $2 billion since 2011? a. Promotion of telemedicine in rural areas b. Coordination of hazards warning with other nations c. Removal of redundant reporting requirements d. All of the above
D
Which stakeholder group(s) can exercise legal power? A. Customers B. Employees C. Shareholders D. All of the above
D
Because of the risks and opportunities public issues present, organizations need: a. A systematic way of identifying, monitoring, and selecting public issues b. A strong relationship with a lobbying firm or an in-house lobbying department c. Tougher government regulations and oversight by political action committees d. Executives to be rewarded with substantial bonuses as part of total compensation
A
Bill Joy, Sun Microsystem's chief scientist, warned that the rapid advances of technology: a. Move too fast, and can take on a life of its own b. Must be controlled by the companies that invest in them to protect society c. Solve every insurmountable problem in no time flat d. Are the safest and most human friendly known to civilization
A
Companies that cultivate a vision of sustainability must adopt sophisticated strategic planning techniques to: a. Allow their top manger to assess the full range of the firm's effects on the environment b. Increase the competitive advantage of other global organizations c. Detect the limited number of internal factors that influence the employee performance reviews d. Increase the number of government regulations that are passed to reduce pollution
A
Cooperation between business and government often occurs when: a. They encounter a common problem or enemy b. Business can afford it c. Business operates at arm's length from the government d. Government has the support of the people
A
Corporate power refers to: a. The capability of corporations to influence government, the economy, and society, based on their organizational resources b. The capability of politicians to influence corporations, employees, and unions, based on their organizational resources c. The capability of competitors to influence legislation, trade, and the stock market, based on their organizational resources d. The capability of CEOs to influence product development, employee morale, and currency indices, based on their organizational resources
A
Deregulation is often: a. A politically popular idea b. A politically unpopular idea c. Seen during a Democratic federal administration d. Found in European countries but not in the United States
A
Expert witness testimony is often collected: a. In Congressional hearings b. From The Wall Street Journal c. On the steps of the White House d. Through company newsletters
A
If someone is entitled to be treated in a certain way, this refers to a(n): a. Right b. Relationship c. Duty d. Obligation
A
In a survey of 110 companies in 2014, the most frequent public affairs tactic was related to: a. Federal government regulations b. Grassroots issues c. Issue management d. Political action committees
A
Once an organization has implemented the issue management program, it must: a. Study the results and make necessary adjustments b. Pick a selected number of issues to address immediately c. Use trade associations or consultants to follow high priority issues d. Not limit the number of public issues the firm can address
A
Over time, the nature of business' relationship with its stakeholders often: a. Evolves through a series of stages b. Remains static c. Becomes more hostile d. None of the above
A
The Occupational Safety and Health Act gives workers the right to a job: a. That is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injury b. With wages that enable an employee to enjoy a decent standard of living c. With equal wages for similar kinds of work d. That does not require them to lift, bend, or move items at any time on the job
A
The main drawback to utilitarian reasoning is that: a. It is difficult to accurately measure both costs and benefits b. Manager using this reasoning process often fail to consider the means taken to reach the end c. Cost-benefit calculations can only be provided by accountants d. The majority may override the rights of those in the minority
A
The mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to: a. Protect shareholders' rights by making sure that stock markets are run fairly b. Protect companies from hostile takeovers c. Ensure that the federal treasury receives its share of the revenues from stock trading d. Ensure that institutional investors do not take control of company management
A
The primary reason that governments try to keep pace with technology is to: a. Ensure that the public is protected b. Control the speed of innovation c. Avoid threats to individuals d. Manage the cost of technology
A
The theory of comparative advantage states that: a. Productivity rises more quickly when countries produce goods and services for which they have a natural talent b. All countries start out on an equal playing field c. Countries that operate under a policy of isolationism have a comparative advantage d. Productivity decreases when countries produce goods and services based on their natural resources
A
The three strategies of globalization can be summarized using what three words? a. Sell, make, and buy b. Export, locate and purchase c. Channels, operations, and chains d. Ethics, import, and sell
A
When environmentally proactive companies seek out imaginative, innovative new methods for reducing pollution and increasing efficiency, they are adopting which strategy? a. Technological innovation b. Brand differentiation c. Product differentiation d. Cost savings
A
Which of the following companies is being the most socially responsible? a. A company trying its best to operate in a way which will help local students get education and jobs b. A company halting its production of toxic gases after it discovered that people objected to this practice and threatened legal action c. A company changing its product design to comply with regulatory mandates d. A company trying to maximize its profits and then contributing to an environmental protection fund
A
Which of the following is not true about occupational segregation? a. The large pay gap for Hispanic workers partly reflects their concentration in several high-paying occupations b. The pay gap in American businesses persists, in part because of it c. It means that women cannot get the jobs that could break the cycle of relatively low pay d. It concentrates women in traditionally female-dominated jobs
A
Which of the following statements is not true about arable land? a. It is a nonrenewable resource b. Soil erosion has threatened many of the arable lands c. Poor farming practices have caused arable lands to turn into deserts d. Over 20 percent of the irrigated lands in developing countries have been salinized
A
Which of the following statements is not true about shareholders? a. They own equal shares of company assets b. They are investors in the company c. Managers pay close attention to their needs and interests d. They are the legal owners of business corporations
A
Which of these actions can businesses take to reduce income inequality? a. Commit to paying a living wage to all employees b. Adjust minimum wage laws to increase worker pay c. Provide very high executive compensation d. Implement new tax policy that benefits employees
A
Which of these factors has accelerated the current ecological crisis? a. Rapid industrialization b. Population reduction c. World income equality d. All of the above
A
Assets that a person accumulates and owns at a certain point in time are called: a. Income b. Wealth c. Microfinance d. Equity
B
Business managers need a set of ethical guidelines to help them: a. Justify the resolution which best helps themselves b. Identify and analyze the nature of ethical problem c. Understand the changing customs throughout the world d. None of the above
B
Business managers need a set of ethical guidelines to help them: a. Understand the changing customs throughout the world b. Identify and analyze the nature of the ethical problem c. Justify the resolution which best helps them d. None of the above
B
Contemporary issue management: a. Was useful in the 1970s, but not today b. Is an interactive, forward thinking process c. Is used by all government agencies d. Is a linear process
B
Government and business together establish the regulatory rules under which business operates in society a. True b. False
B
Governments hold the power to: a. Grant permission for only specific business activity b. Grant or refuse permission for many types of business activity c. Refuse permission for only government funded activity d. None of the above
B
How are directors (members of corporate boards) selected? a. The nominating committee elects the directors b. Shareholders elect the directors from a list of candidates c. Shareholders with the greatest proportional ownership in the company become directors d. The company's CEO appoints the directors
B
If a manager approaches ethics with benevolence in mind, he or she would stress what? a. Company rules and procedures b. Friendly relations with an employee c. Economic efficiency d. Laws and professional codes
B
M-Commerce is facilitated primarily by: a. Lap-tops b. Mobile or cell phones c. The government d. Personal computers
B
Microfinance refers to: a. Banks charging low fees for all business loans b. Banks lending money to low-income businesses c. Banks lending money to a very small number of businesses d. Banks lending very small amounts of money to wealthy businesses
B
Natural capital refers to the world's: a. Supply of sustainable developers b. Supply of geology, soil, air, water and all living things c. Combined stock ownership d. Combined capital investments
B
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act makes it illegal for employers to: a. Sue federal contractors for fraud b. Retaliate against whistle-blowers who report information that could have an impact on the value of a company's shares c. Hire employees who have a prior record of accounting fraud d. Both B and C, but not A
B
The five types of stakeholder's power recognized by most experts are: A. Economic, informational, legal, shareholder, and political power B. Voting, economic, political, legal, and informational power C. Social, legal, environmental, economic, and political power D. Social, regulatory, voting, governance, and informational power
B
The phase of technology that focuses on building material goods and manual labor is: a. Agrarian b. Industrial c. Information d. Service
B
The practice of adapting the job to the worker is called: a. Electronic monitoring b. Ergonomics c. Living wages d. Social contracts
B
The term civic engagement describes: a. Strong governmental regulation to control businesses at the municipal level b. The active involvement of businesses and individuals in improving communities c. A close and collaborative business-government relationship d. A competitive, free market environment
B
The world's income is distributed equally among nations a. True b. False
B
Under U.S. laws: a. Only private workers have the right to hold an election to choose what union they want to represent them, if any b. Most private and public workers have the right to help an election to choose what union they want to represent them, if any c. Only public workers have the right to hold an election to choose what union they want to represent them, if any d. Only the employer has the right to hold an election to choose what unions they want to represent the workers within the organization, if any
B
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, corporations are required to: a. Have their audit committee comprised of only executives employed by the firm b. Have executives vouch for the accuracy of a firm's financial reports c. Collect reimbursements from the U.S. government if financial restatements occur d. All of the above
B
What is one reason that firms partner with communities to increase economic development? a. To avoid paying higher taxes b. To develop workplace skills c. To expand environmental sustainability d. To control the rate on entrepreneurship
B
When a company puts its commitment to social and environmental responsibility into practice worldwide, not only locally or regionally, it is called: a. Corporate Social Responsibility b. Global Corporate Citizenship c. Global Sustainability d. Community Investing
B
Which country recently enacted new laws to counter bribery and corruption? a. Russia b. Brazil c. Argentina d. Somalia
B
Which of the following is not true about the service phase of technology? a. It emphasized providing services b. It dominated from 1900 to 1960 c. It was the fourth phase in the development of technology d. It required manual and intellectual skills
B
Which of the following represents a structural remedy for an antitrust violation? a. Paying a large fine b. Breaking up a monopoly c. Disclosure of company information to rivals d. Agreeing to change a firm's conduct
B
Which of the following statements is not true about the interactive social system? A. Business and society are both separate and connected B. The boundary between business and society is clear and distinct C. Business and society, need, as well as influence, each other D. Business is a part of society, and society penetrates far and often into the business
B
Which of the following statements is true of air pollution? a. The EPA has identified hundreds of "criteria" pollutants, relatively common harmful substances that serve as indicators of overall levels of air pollution b. Air pollution occurs when more pollutants are emitted into the atmosphere than can be safely absorbed and diluted by natural processes c. A majority of the people in the U.S. breathe unsafe air for at least part of the year d. Air pollution caused by particulate matter is responsible for fewer than 600 premature or unnecessary deaths annually
B
According to a survey of community relations managers, what is the most important social issue facing communities today? a. Health care b. Housing c. Education d. Public safety
C
Stakeholder engagement is: a. The acquisition of information gained from analyzing the multiple environments b. Any issue that is of mutual concern to an organization and one or more of its stakeholders c. The process of ongoing relationship building between a business and its stakeholders d. Competitive intelligence being collected ethically and systematically
C
The amount of land and water a human population needs to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its waste given prevailing technologies is called: a. Sustainable development b. Technological innovation c. Ecological footprint d. Consumption footprint
C
The board committee that administers and approves salaries and benefits of high-level managers in a company is called the: a. Nominating committee b. Human resource committee c. Compensation committee d. Executive committee
C
The costs of corporate social responsibility may ultimately be passed on to the: a. Investor through stock splits b. Supplier through discounts c. Consumer through high prices d. Taxpayers by the government
C
The practice of using fake business emails in order to trick users into divulging personal data, such as usernames and passwords, is called: a. Tweeting b. Pharming c. Phishing d. Censorship
C
The term "glass walls" refers to: a. Reliance on word of mouth by recruiters for top positions-"the old boys' network" from which women are excluded b. Fewer opportunities for direct upward advancement c. Fewer opportunities to move sideways into jobs that lead to the top d. A company's lack of commitment to diversity
C
When the market fails to adjust for the full costs of a firm's behavior, this is called: a. Negative externalities b. Deregulation c. Market failure d. Re-regulation
C
Which of the following is an argument against affirmative action? a. It costs American businesses too much money b. It violates individual's basic human rights c. It is inconsistent with the principles of fairness and equality d. There are no mechanisms in place to verify that it is actually taking place
C
Which of the following is an argument in favor of corporate social responsibility? a. Places responsibility on business rather than individuals b. Lowers economic efficiency and profit c. Discourages government regulation d. Imposes unequal costs among competitors
C
Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between business and the community? a. Communities possess more social power than businesses do b. Business has more responsibility towards community than it does towards business c. It is one of mutual interdependence d. All of the above statements are true
C
A reason for an increase in employee monitoring does not include: a. To achieve greater efficiency at work b. To avoid lawsuits if employees act in inappropriate ways c. To make sure employees do not disclose confidential information d. To reduce the employer's health insurance premiums
D
According to a Forbes study, what percentage of executives agreed that diversity encourages innovation? a. 10 percent b. 50 percent c. 68 percent d. 85 percent
D
Firms in the chemical industry, which must contend with frequently changing environmental regulations and the risk of dangerous accidents, usually have: a. A political strategy focused on intellectual property rights b. A political strategy focused on licensing rights c. No defined political strategy d. A sophisticated political strategy
D
How do companies encourage their employees to volunteer their time? a. By offering recognition for service b. By publicizing opportunities to serve c. By sponsoring specific projects d. All of the above
D
In 2013, North Korea opened internet access to which group of people? a. South Korean residents b. All of its natural citizens c. Investors of Koryolink, a state-owned telecommunications company d. Foreigners using mobile devices and laptops
D
In 2015, 2 billion people worldwide used social networking sites: a. Once per hour b. Once per day c. Once per week d. Once per month
D
Intellectual property refers to: a. Protecting one's ideas, concepts, and symbolic creations b. Prohibiting the downloading of commercial software or videogames c. Special laws protecting copyrights, patents, and trademarks d. All of the above
D
Life-cycle analysis involves: a. Accurately recording the production cots at each stage of a product's life cycle b. Reducing recycling costs for disposable products c. Increasing productivity while improving the environment d. Collecting information regarding the lifelong environmental impact of a product, from extraction to disposal
D
MIT researchers determined that 90 percent of shoppers' credit-card transactions could be used to: a. Uniquely identify an individual's shopping habits and preferences b. Collect individual social security numbers c. Identify an individual shopper using only four bits of secondary information d. Both A and C, but not B
D
Mature adults typically base their ethical reasoning on broad principles and relationships such as: a. Human rights and constitutional guarantees of human dignity b. Universal principles of justice c. Customs and traditions show by their peers d. Both A and B, but not C
D
Most U.S. state law permit the monitoring of employees through: a. Eavesdropping on phone calls b. Tracking software c. Recording computer keystrokes d. All of the above
D
Proactive companies are: a. Much more likely to be forced to defend itself in a lawsuit brought by a stakeholder b. Much more likely to be blindsided by crises and negative surprises c. Just as likely to be blindsided by crises and negative surprises d. Much less likely to be blindsided by crises and negative surprises
D
Reasons for the destruction of rain forests include: a. Commercial logging b. Conversation of forests to plantations c. Cattle ranching d. All of the above
D
Representation on the World Bank's board of directors is based on: a. The size of the member nation's population b. The size of the member nation's land mass c. Equal representation of all member nations d. The size of the member nation's economy
D
Since 2000, most changes to federal regulatory oversight of environmental protection have been due to: a. Supreme Court rulings b. Agency rule making c. Executive action d. Both B and C but not A
D
Since the mid-1950s the proportion of American workers represented by unions has: a. Increased b. Grown only in the manufacturing sector c. Remained about the same d. Decreased
D
Social investors seek to eliminate from their investment portfolios companies that: a. Make dangerous products like tobacco or weapons b. Pollute the environment c. Discriminate against employees d. All of the above
D
Some argue that publishing personal DNA sequencing results is unethical because: a. The results could compromise one's employment situation b. The cost of health insurance could rise c. Life insurance could be denied d. All of the above
D
The core components upon which a company's ethical performance depends include: a. The personal character of the managers and employees b. The values and virtues of the managers c. The traditions, attitudes, and business practices built into a company's culture d. All of the above
D
The drivers of stakeholders of engagement are: a. Data, strategy, and organizational development b. Financial, operational, and legal c. Scanning, assessment, and growth d. Goals, motivation, and operational capacity
D
The growing diversity in the U.S. workforce is due to: a. Immigration from other countries b. Shifting patterns of work and retirement c. Millennials entering the workforce d. All of the above
D
The most important agreement which codifies human rights is the: a. The Versailles Treaty b. The American Civil Liberties Act c. The U.S. Declaration of Independence d. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
D
The use of robotics in the workplace has increased recently because: a. Robots are more reliable than people b. The cost of robots has decreased c. New collaborative machines have been invented d. All of the above
D
To influence government policymakers' actions, and information strategy involves: a. Government policymakers hiring special interest groups for fact-finding projects b. Businesses listening to government policy makers in order to develop a corporate strategy c. Gaining support from other affected organizations d. Business leaders speaking before government policymakers
D
Variation in the important human characteristics that distinguish people from one another is called: a. Difference b. Affirmative action c. Workforce variability d. Diversity
D
What kind of power might a local community use to influence a company's decisions? A. Publicizing an issue B. Challenging whether a business activity should continue to operate C. Lobbying government policy makers for regulations D. All of the above
D
When attempting to build ethical safeguards into the company, businesses can take the following specific approaches: a. Legal and Practice b. Value-based and Consequentialism c. Institutional and Legal d. Compliance and Integrity
D
Which of the following arguments supports the concept of high executive compensation? a. High executive pay drivers away talented middle managers who feel unfairly compensated b. Inflated executive pay helps U.S. firms compete with foreign rivals c. There is currently a surplus of qualified executive candidates d. High salaries provide an incentive for innovation and risk-taking
D
Which of the following is (are) true about child care assistance in the workplace? a. It helps retain talented employees b. It aids in recruiting workers by making the company more attractive to parents c. It helps reduce employee absenteeism and tardiness d. All of the above
D
Which of the following is a reason for businesses to get involved in the community? a. To build social capital b. To win local support for business activity c. To meet stakeholder demands d. All of the above
D
Which of the following is not a constituency-building strategy tool? a. Advocacy advertising b. Public relations c. Legal challenges d. Expert witness testimony
D
Which of the following is not a driver of the Corporate Social Responsiveness phase of Corporate Social Responsibility? a. Social unrest/protest b. Public policy/government regulations c. Stakeholder pressures d. Religious/ethnic beliefs
D
Which of these statements accurately describe hacktivists known as grey hatters? a. They seek retaliation on businesses b. They always work in tight-knit groups c. They are highly welcomed by businesses d. They seek media attention and profits
D
Which of these statements is (are) true regarding sexual harassment? a. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is empowered to sue on behalf of victims b. Sexual harassment is illegal in the United States c. Most sexual harassment incidents target women d. All of the above
D
Which of these statements is true about ecologically sustainable organizations? a. Making and transporting products using minimal energy b. Using more natural resources than they replenish c. Designing products with limited durability d. A and B, but not C
D
Which of these steps has the U.S. recently taken to counter cybercrime? a. Setup a system of voluntary cybersecurity standards b. Opened a new center dedicated to managing cyber activities c. Passed sweeping new legislation that required internet providers to guarantee security d. Both A and B, but not C
D
Which stage of corporate environmental responsibility focuses on the full life cycle of a product? a. Green management stage b. Clean technology stage c. Pollution prevention stage d. Product stewardship stage
D