Management Ch 6
Which of the following statements concerning the impact of organizational culture on ethical behavior is TRUE?
An organization with strong culture can encourage either ethical or unethical behavior.
Which of the following examples reflects a socially responsible action by an organization?
Apple has eliminated lead-lined glass monitors from its product line and pioneered reduced-sized packaging that leverages recyclable materials.
John is offered an attractive incentive to steal sensitive information about his company's wealthy investment customers. Which of the following statements best reflects John's thoughts if he is at the preconventional level of moral development?
I am liable to be criminally prosecuted for my involvement in stealing the information.
Miller's Multivitamins uses only organically grown fruits and vegetables in its vitamins. It purifies any water used in its processes before releasing it back into the environment and exceeds the EPA requirements for cleaning particulates from the air it uses. Which approach to green management does Miller's Multivitamins use?
activist
the ______ view of social responsibility holds that management's only social responsibility is to maximize profits.
classical
at the ______ level of moral development, ethical decisions rely on maintaining expected standards and living up to the expectations of others.
conventional
the aspect that differentiates social responsibility from other similar concepts is that it adds a(n) ________.
ethical imperative
Sara is only willing to invest in companies that have a strong reputation for treating their employees well and protecting the environment. Based on Sara's criteria, her investment decisions can be described as using ________.
social screening
Upper management is pushing hard to increase earnings per share. If Moe yields to this pressure despite misgivings about the use of a non-certified material in the production of climbing equipment, he will be demonstrating ________.
weak ego strength
employees who raise ethical concerns or issues in an organization are known as _______.
whistle blowers