Business quiz

One challenge to writing a code of ethics is a. balancing contrasting qualities in an eff ective way b. avoiding controversial issues c. pleasing investors d. avoiding copyright infringement

a. balancing contrasting qualities in an eff ective way

The owner of a children's clothing store uses popular cartoon characters in her ads. This might be an example of a. copyright infringement b. social media c. cause-related marketing d. confl ict of interest

a. copyright infringement

Greenwashing is unethical because it a. infringes on copyright b. misleads consumers c. creates confl ict of interest d. all of the above

b. misleads consumers

A business promotes transparency through a. energy effi ciency b. protecting whistle-blowers c. buying carbon off sets d. fair trade

b. protecting whistle-blowers

A code of ethics is most useful when it is based on a. philanthropy b. universal values c. fair use d. environmental responsibility

b. universal values

Lila, a kitchen designer, helps clients choose appliances. An appliance dealer gives her gifts and tickets to shows. This situation has the potential for a. cause-related marketing b. patent infringement c. confl ict of interest d. fair use

c. confl ict of interest

Pauline's Pooch Palace gives $1 from every dog grooming to the local animal shelter. This is an example of a. sustainable design b. fair trade c. purchase-triggered donation d. philanthropy

c. purchase-triggered donation

A carbon footprint measures a. your sustainable energy b. the amount of carbon in the environment c. the amount of carbon you use d. the amount of carbon off sets you have purchased

c. the amount of carbon you use

A well-written code of ethics a. enhances a business's reputation b. helps attract quality employees c. helps prevent legal problems d. all of the above

d. all of the above

One way to reduce a business's carbon footprint is through a. greenwashing b. sponsorship c. communicating with investors d. sustainable design

d. sustainable design

When communicating with investors, an entrepreneur should a. give both good news and bad news about the business b. suggest ways that a larger investment would improve sales c. make confi dent predictions about the business's growth d. give only the information the investors specifi cally ask for

give both good news and bad news about the business

By donating much of his fortune to building libraries, the American industrialist Andrew Carnegie demonstrated his belief in a. sponsorship b. philanthropy c. sustainability d. ethical sourcing

philanthropy