BUSN 100 Chapter 4

Which government agency oversees the use of hazardous materials and improved ergonomics in the workplace? A. Civil Rights Act (CRA) B. Affirmative Action C. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) E. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

What must employers do to comply with ADA requirements? A. Have the job applicant pass a physical exam as a condition of employment. B. Use social media to post a list of types of accommodations the employer is able to make, based on cost. C. Make accommodations only for those who are current employees. D. Ask about the nature of the illness or injury before determining what type of accommodation is necessary. E. Provide reasonable accommodations as needed or necessary.

Provide reasonable accommodations as needed or necessary.

________ is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. A. Materialism B. Cap and trade C. Greenwashing D. Consumerism E. Sustainable development

Sustainable development

Which of the following allows profit-seeking companies to indirectly generate the vast majority of the money in a nation's economy? A. Philanthropy B. Dependable transportation infrastructure C. Taxes paid and purchases made by the company D. Taxes paid and purchases made by the employees they support E. Strategic CSR

Taxes paid and purchases made by the employees they support

Social media has given consumers numerous ways to ask questions, voice concerns, and otherwise demand attention, supporting which consumer right? A. The right to buy products in a safe manner. B. The right to choose which products to buy. C. The right to be informed. D. The right to buy safe products. E. The right to be heard.

The right to be heard.

Consumers have the right to know what they are buying and the true price of goods or services. What right is this? A. The right to buy safe products. B. The right to buy products in a safe manner. C. The right to be informed. D. The right to choose which product to buy. E. The right to be heard.

The right to be informed.

What type of programs try to balance free-market economics with government intervention? A. reduce, reuse, recycle B. collectivism C. Sustainable CSR D. cap and trade E. greenwashing

cap and trade

A(n) ________ refers to a written statement setting forth the principles that guide an organization's decisions. A. statement of corporate opportunity B. limited liability agreement C. code of ethics D. statement of sustainable development E. employee procedure policy

code of ethics

Which of the following is one of three key factors that can influence ethical behavior? A. transparency B. conflicts of interest C. cultural differences D. communication style E. the capacity to cause harm

cultural differences

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 amended the original act, and ________. A. made it tougher to sue for discrimination B. provided for an unlimited amount of damage awards C. made it mandatory for private firms to employ persons from minority groups D. made it mandatory for the government to subsidize programs based on race E. gave employees the right to have a trial by jury in discrimination cases

gave employees the right to have a trial by jury in discrimination cases

Unlike general philanthropy, strategic CSR ________. A. leads to weakening of both the business and the society B. is more likely to be sustained over time C. is aimed at specific sections of the society that have been historically discriminated against D. promotes an antagonistic business-versus-society mindset E. refers to CSR activities that are mandatory according to law

is more likely to be sustained over time

According to the ________ view, the only social responsibility of business is to pay taxes and obey the law. A. proactive B. cynical C. minimalist D. defensive E. strategic

minimalist

Which of the following has moved the responsibility for making informed decisions from the seller to the buyer? A. social media and social commerce B. Consumer Bill of Rights C. Consumer Product Safety Commission D. Sustainability reports E. Surgeon General's reports

social media and social commerce

Developing the workforce by supporting job-training efforts is an example of ________. A. philanthropy B. sustainable development C. affirmative action D. strategic CSR E. cap and trade

strategic CSR

What is the broad effort to minimize resource depletion and reduce pollution? A. collectivism B. sustainable ethics C. consumerism D. cap and trade E. sustainability

sustainability

Corporate social responsibility refers to ________. A. a written statement setting forth the principles that guide an organization's decisions B. the movement that pressures businesses to consider consumer needs and interests C. the rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or group D. the belief that profit-seeking companies drive modern society E. the notion that business has obligations to society beyond the pursuit of profits

the notion that business has obligations to society beyond the pursuit of profits

A person's disclosure that exposes illegal or unethical behavior by others within the organization is ________. A. illegal B. philanthropic C. insider trading D. whistle-blowing E. unethical

whistle-blowing

How can society help organizations use ethical behavior to promote mutually beneficial relationships? A. By requiring businesses to give a percentage of profit in philanthropic endeavors. B. By categorizing social responsibility into perspectives. C. By supporting only ethical organizations. D. By requiring whistle-blower accounts to be made public on an annual basis. E. By establishing clear expectations about how a business should conduct itself.

By establishing clear expectations about how a business should conduct itself.

Which Act guarantees equal opportunities in education and employment for those with health issues that require reasonable accommodation to perform certain job tasks? A. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) B. Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) C. Affirmative Action D. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) E. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 (CRA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Which of the following is an example of philanthropy? A. A sporting goods retail store holds a sports competition in the neighborhood community center to generate interest in athletics. B. A niche gourmet retail store holds free-for-all bakery classes by celebrity chefs in its store. C. A pharmaceutical company sponsors a blood donation camp, where it also advertises some of its products. D. A bookstore arranges free-for-all book readings and autograph sessions with authors of newly published books in stores. E. An IT company donates money to an orphanage without expecting any business benefits.

An IT company donates money to an orphanage without expecting any business benefits.