Global Corporate Citizenship Test Questions Chapter 8

Economic leverage occurs when a business uses it economic power to: A. Hire lobbyists to gain a desired political action. B. Pay for the costs of regulation to acquire a desired political action. C. Threaten to leave a location unless a desired political action is taken. D. Buyout another firm to acquire a desired political action.

C. Threaten to leave a location unless a desired political action is taken

Which of these statements accurately describes a Super PAC? A. Allows limited contributions from unions. B. Allows limited contributions from individuals. C. Is also called the dependent expenditure-only committee. D. Does not allow direct contributions to candidates or political parties.

D. Does not allow direct contributions to candidates or political parties.

Lobbyists, under U.S. law, must disclose their: A. Political affiliation and expenses. B. Earnings. C. Expenses. D. Earnings and expenses.

D. Earnings and Expenses

Hiring former government officials for positions in the corporate world is: A. Normally legal. B. Always unethical. C. Considered unethical by over 50% of Americans. D. A and C, but not B.

D. A and C, but not B.

Public policies and government regulations are shaped by: A. Business. B. Special interest groups. C. Government. D. All of the above.

D. All of the Above

The information strategy tool most used by business is: A. Political contributions. B. Lobbying. C. Legal challenges. D. Direct communication.

Lobbying

To influence government policymakers' actions, an information strategy involves: A. Business leaders speaking before government policymakers. B. Government policymakers hiring special interest groups for fact-finding projects. C. Businesses listening to government policymakers in order to develop a corporate strategy. D. Gaining support from other affected organizations.

A. Business leaders speaking before government policymakers.

Proponents of business as a political participant argue: A. A pluralistic system invites many participants. B. It is business's constitutional right to be involved. C. Business is a vital stakeholder of government. D. Both A and C, but not B.

D. Both A and C, but not B