Ethics 10 Questions

12. Another disadvantage of using contingent workers is that _____. a. contingent workers may pass on information about corporate processes and strategies to subsequent clients who could be competitors b. contingent workers may attempt to form a union c. contingent workers can demand payment for health insurance and retirement benefits d. contingent workers avoid the need to hire new employees and then let them go when staffing needs decrease

A

14. The United States has _____ federal law(s) protecting against the export of toxic waste. a. no c. two b. just one d. several

A

17. The _____ allows a private citizen to file a suite in the name of the U.S. government, charging fraud by governement contractors or other entities who receive or use government funds. a. qui tam provision c. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act b. False Claims Act d. U.S. Patriot Act

A

24. Companies applying for H-1B visas must offer a wage that is not _____ less than the average salary for the occupation. a. 5% c. 15% b. 10% d. 20%

A

29. The _____ was established to promote a common code of conduct for the electronics and ICT industry. a. Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition c. Electronic Produce Environmental Assessment Tool b. European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances d. all of the above

A

30. The False Claims Act was enacted during the _____. a. Civil War c. World War II b. World War I d. the Vietnam War

A

15. When considering the use of H-1B workers, companies should take into account that even highly skilled and experienced H-1B workers may required help with _____. a. finding adequate housing c. obtaining a driver's license b. their English d. dealing with financial institutions

B

23. Which of the following is a true statement about the number of declared undergraduate computer science majors at doctoral-granting computer science departments? a. There was an increase in enrollment in spite of the forecast for a decreased number of workers in this field b. There was a 50% decline in degrees awarded between 2004 and 2009. c. There has been a steady decline in enrollment for the past twelve years. d. The level of enrollment has remained about the same for the past ten years

B

8. The _____ in Egypt reduced the attractiveness of that country as a source of IT outsourcing. a. spike in oil prices c. limited number of resources b. political unrest d. lack of education

B

9. The _____ lawsuit dramatically illustrated the cost of misclassifying employees and violating laws that cover compensation, taxes, unemployment insurance, and overtime. a. McClain v. Hewlett-Packard c. Wainwright v. IBM b. Viscaino v. Microsoft d. Brown et al v. Oracle

B

1. It is estimated that each year over _____ million computers become obsolete causing their owners to consider how to safely dispose of them. a. 10 c. 40 b. 20 d. 60

C

10. Which of the following statements is true about the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast for employment between 2008 and 2018? a. Business is facing a long term excess of trained and experienced IT workers. b. Organizations using IT products and services are concerned about the excess of U.S. workers available to fill IT related positions. c. Jobs related to networking and data communications analysts had a forecasted growth rate of over 50 percent. d. Employment in computer system design and related services are expected to decline slightly.

C

11. The key lesson from Viscaino v. Microsoft is that _____. a. even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but how many hours per week they are asked to work b. even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but who oversees their work c. even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but the degree of control the company exercises over the employees d. even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but who performs their performance appraisal

C

13. An H-1B worker can work for a U.S. employer for a maximum continuous period of _____ years. a. two c. six b. four d. eight

C

16. A situation in which two employers have actual or potential legal rights and duties with respect to the same employee or group of employees is called _____. a. contingent employment c. a coemployment relationship b. employee leasing d. outsourcing

C

18. _____ is a form of outsourcing in which services are provided by an organization whose employees are in a foreign country. a. Consulting c. Offshore outsourcing b. Employee leasing d. H-1B

C

19. An H-1B visa is a temporary visa granted for people who _____. a. only work in the IT field b. were educated outside the U.S. and wish to work in the U.S. c. work in specialty occupations that require at least a four-year bachelor's degree d. were born and educated outside the U.S. but have relatives living in the U.S.

C

22. Before a company can apply for an H-1B visa worker, it must file _____. a. a statement of intent to hire a foreign worker b. a petition to hire an H-1B worker c. a Labor Condition Application d. a visa request with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

C

27. EPEAT is a system that enables purchases to evalate, compare, and delect electronic products based on a total of 51 ____ criteria. a. economic c. environmental b. performance d. ethical

C

3. The _____ directive restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing and specifically requires that manufacturers use at least 65% reusable or recyclable components. a. Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition c. European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive b. Greenpeace Environmental d. Electronic Product Environmental

C

4. The _____ visa is a nonimmigrant visa for people who wish to enter the United States temporarily for business to consult with business associates; attend a conference or convention; negotiate a contract; or install, service, or repair machinery a. H-1b c. B-1 b. B-1/B-2 d. B-2

C

5. After a worker's H-1B visa expires, the foreigner must _____. a. return to school to get an advanced degree before applying for another H-1B visa b. apply to become a U.S. citizen c. remain outside the United States for one year before another H-1B petition will be approved d. never again apply for an H-1B visa

C

7. Because contingent workers are already specialists in a particular task, the hiring firm does not customarily incur _____. a. relocation expenses c. training expenses b. start-up costs d. travel expenses

C

2. According to A.T. Kearney, the most attractive offshoring destination is _____. a. China c. Mexico b. Egypt d. India

D

20. The cost advantage for offshore outsourcing to India used to be 6:1 or more. It is estimated that once this advantage shrinks to _____ or less, cost savings would no longer be an incentive for U.S. offshore outsourcing to India. a. 4.5:1 c. 2.0:1 b. 3.0:1 d. 1.5:1

D

21. The _____ is an internationally recognized standard that companies can use to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement. a. CMMI c. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act b. Sarbanes-Oxley d. statement on Auditing Standards No. 70

D

25. One potential disadvantage of using contingent workers is that _____. a. the costs for their health care, paid time off, and contributions to a retirement plan can be considerable b. the company may have to adjust the number of contingent workers that it uses to meet business needs c. there can be substantial training expenses d. they may not feel a strong connection to the company for which they are working

D

26. Congress has set the number of H-1B visas to be granted at _____ per year each year since 2004 with another 20,000 visas available for only foreign graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees. a. 55,400 c. 71,000 b. 30,000 d. 65,000

D

28. The company with the highest 2010 rating by Greenpeace based on its policies on toxic chemicals, recycling, and climate change was _____. a. Apple c. Hewlett Packard b. Dell d. Nokia

D

6. Which of these statements about contingent workers is true? a. Typically contingent IT workers work as a separate, independent group of workers and move from project to project working for the same firm. b. Because they do not receive additional compensation through company benefits, contingent IT workers usually make less that full-time employees doing equivalent work. c. Contingent workers are eligible for most company benefits such as vacation, sick pay, and medical insurance. d. A firm is likely to use contingent IT workers if it experiences pronounced fluctuations in its technical staffing needs.

D