Business Ethics ch 16

What is the most important social issue facing communities, according to a survey of community relations managers? a. Education. b. Health care. c. Public safety. d. Housing.

a. Education.

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between business and the community? a. It is one of mutual interdependence. b. Business has more responsibility towards community than the community does towards business. c. Communities possess more social power than businesses do. d. All of the above statements are true.

a. It is one of mutual interdependence.

Business depends on the community for: a. Education. b. Public services. c. Transportation systems. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Which of the following is a good way for a business to express its commitment to corporate citizenship? a. By establishing community relations programs. b. By behaving responsibly toward all its stakeholders. c. By correcting problems associated with its operations. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

The term civic engagement describes: a. The active involvement of businesses and individuals in improving communities. b. A competitive, free market environment. c. Strong governmental regulation to control businesses at the municipal level. d. A close and collaborative business-government relationship.

a. The active involvement of businesses and individuals in improving communities.

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. More important. c. Obsolete because of social media. d. A liability because of negative media.

b. More important.

Which of the following statements is true about community relations? a. Fewer than half of companies have a written policy or mission statement for their community relations program. b. Less than 10 percent of companies include a statement in their annual report on their commitment to community relations. c. About 80 percent of companies factor community involvement into their overall strategic plan. d. Businesses still generally regard community relations as a nuisance and a drain on economic resources.

c. About 80 percent of companies factor community involvement into their overall strategic plan.

Another term for corporate giving is corporate: a. Welfare. b. Goodwill. c. Philanthropy. d. Citizenship.

c. Philanthropy.

How do companies encourage their employees to volunteer their time? a. By publicizing specific projects. b. By offering recognition for service. c. By publicizing opportunities to serve. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Which of the following is a reason for businesses to get involved in the community? a. To win local support for business activity. b. To build social capital. c. To meet stakeholder demands. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.