Exam 3 Business class
To what time period can the origins of the internet be traced back? -1950s -1990s -1970s -1930s
1950s
What is ISO 14000? -A standardized auditing process that evaluates a company's environmental performance -The required standard for reporting information about environmental performance to stakeholders. -A comprehensive set of environmental standards that encourage a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. -National environmental standards that promote a cleaner and safer environment for all Americans.
A comprehensive set of environmental standards that encourage a cleaner, safer, and healthier world
What is the most influential regulatory agency concerning environmental issues in the United States? -Earth Day Council -Environmental Protection Agency -Federal Trade Commission -Department of Energy
Environmental Protection Agency
What was the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on patenting DNA? -Complementary DNA can be patented even if it contains natural components. -Modified DNA cannot be patented, but natural DNA can. -Natural DNA cannot be patented, but complementary DNA can. -DNA cannot be patented in any form.
Natural DNA cannot be patented, but complementary DNA can
Which of the following is one of the four steps in the process for planning and implementing strategic philanthropy? -report -collect -adapt -engage
engage
The European definition of sustainability involves _________________. -social variables only -environmental and social variables -environmental and economic variables -economic variables only
environmental and economic variables
People who want to take action based on external factors are motivated by what type of factors? -extrinsic -existential -growth -intrinsic
extrinsic
Specific development, pricing, promotion, and distribution of products that do less harm to the environment are known as _______________. -earth friendly -environmental designing -green marketing -eco-labeling
green marketing
What is the largest source of renewable energy in the world? -hydropower -nuclear power -solar power -wind power
hydropower
Wealthy entities and individuals engage in _______________, the investment of a significant amount of money toward finding solutions for a social problem, with the promise of financial returns that depend upon the achievement of a stated goal. -impact investing -venture capital -quality of life -personal growth
impact investing
In the growing _______________, independent contractors offer their services to large and small companies or individuals for an agreed level of compensation. -co-working economy -gig economy -influencer economy -social economy
influencer economy
What are the ideas and creative materials developed to solve problems, carry out applications, educate, and entertain others collectively known as? -personal property -intellectual property -patents -copyrights
intellectual property
_______________ have a distinctly social purpose, use democratic governance, and cooperate with other social economy partnerships. -Corporate accountability partnerships (CAPs) -Social economy partnerships (SEPs) -Corporate social responsibility partnerships (CSRPs) -Conventional business partnerships (CBPs)
Social economy partnerships (SEPs)
Why is the Endangered Species Act so controversial? -Most protected species are not even endangered. -Some threatened or endangered species are a nuisance to ranchers and farmers and have been harmed or killed by landowners seeking to avoid the hassle or expense of complying with the law. -Global research indicates that endangered species laws are burdensome and do not help to preserve endangered animals. -Most people realize that the loss of any one species will not threaten the entire ecosystem or create a decline in biodiversity.
Some threatened or endangered species are a nuisance to ranchers and farmers and have been harmed or killed by landowners seeking to avoid the hassle or expense of complying with the law.
The Sullivan Principles were developed as a result of _______________. -South African apartheid -Chinese nationalism -Soviet Union communism -the American Civil Rights movement
South African apartheid
What is a major difference between strategic philanthropy and cause-related marketing? -Strategic philanthropy is interested in increasing product sales, whereas cause-related marketing focusing on increasing organizational competence. -Strategic philanthropy involves authentic efforts to do the right thing, whereas cause-related marketing is done mostly to make the company look good. -Strategic philanthropy focuses on corporate resources and knowledge, while cause-related marketing is focused on a product or product line. -Strategic philanthropy is traditionally of limited duration, while cause-related marketing is ongoing.
Strategic philanthropy focuses on corporate resources and knowledge, while cause-related marketing is focused on a product or product line.
Which of the following has been a beneficial effect of technology on consumers? -de-regulation of internet activities to provide consumers with more freedom -customization of products that cost less and have better quality. -additional jobs for people outside of the intellectual technology profession. -a decrease in inflation and improved economic prosperity.
customization of products that cost less and have better quality
A growing source of concern in China involves contaminated soil that could affect human health and agriculture. What type of issue is this? -deforestation -land pollution -urban sprawl -greenhouse effect
land pollution
Company privacy statements on websites tend to be _______________. -lengthy and filled with legal jargon -easy to read -short and concise -nonexistent
lengthy and filled with legal jargon
What does the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) do? -limits the liability of online service providers -prohibits websites from collecting personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. -established a right of privacy for information collected by Canadian businesses. -requires cybersquatters to relinquish trademarked names.
limits the liability of online service providers
The Caux Round Table Principles for Business are principles for _______________ created by business leaders from all regions of the world who have a strong desire and interest in promoting socially responsible capitalism. -privatization of public operations -employee engagement -sustainability initiatives -moral and ethical capitalism
moral and ethical capitalism
The three components of cultural intelligence include _________________. -environmental, technological, and educational. -primary, secondary, and tertiary. -economic, ethical, and legal. -motivational, cognitive, and behavioral.
motivational, cognitive, and behavioral
Things can be patented if they are _______________, useful, and non-obvious. -complex -natural -complementary -novel
novel
Safety concerns are likely highest for which form of alternative energy? -solar power -biofuels -nuclear power -wind power
nuclear power
Labor practices would fall under which category of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)? -philanthropic -social -economic -environmental
social
What is a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)? -A high-level executive given broad powers to establish policies to protect consumer privacy, thereby protecting their companies from negative publicity and legal scrutiny. -A management level employee tasked with tying an organization's product(s) directly to a social concern. -Another name for a chief executive officer (CEO) -A person who exposes an employer's wrongdoing to outsiders, such as the media or government regulatory agencies.
A high-level executive given broad powers to establish policies to protect consumer privacy, thereby protecting their companies from negative publicity and legal scrutiny.
Which of the following describes the "contagion effect" that can occur when a new business moves into an area? -A move can signal to other businesses that the area is a viable and attractive place for others to locate, and more businesses may follow. -New jobs will be created in the community, which will decrease unemployment and boost the overall economy. -A move can signal to other firms that the area is congested and not worth entering. -The community will be grateful to the company for locating within its limits and will reward it with certain property tax benefits.
A move can signal to other businesses that the area is a viable and attractive place for others to locate, and more businesses may follow
What is the "Kyoto Protocol?" -Standards that every nation must comply with in regards to the emission of pollutants into streams and drinking water supplies. -A U.S. law that regulates the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere without a permit. -A treaty among industrialized nations aimed at slowing global warming. -Specific international standards that every nation must comply with in regards to emission of gases.
A treaty among industrialized nations aimed at slowing global warming
What was one of Asia's first data regulations that stipulated that all businesses servicing individuals in Japan, whether based in Japan or not, are required to disclose how personal data is being used and correct, suspend, or delete data if requested by a user? -Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) -Federal Trademark Dilution Act -Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) -Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
Which of the following best describes the "Global Compact?" -An agreement which encourages organizations to commit to 10 common principles regarding human rights, labor, environment, and anticorruption, whereby effective and responsible business can be conducted on a global scale. -A document that outlines the requirements a company must meet to be certified as fair trade. -A law with the intent is to promote socially responsible capitalism. -A global agreement that established requirements that any company across the world should demand for its employees and workplace conditions.
An agreement which encourages organizations to commit to 10 common principles regarding human rights, labor, environment, and anticorruption, whereby effective and responsible business can be conducted on a global scale.
What is a "neighbor of choice?" -An organization that checks with the community before implementing major changes. -Any organization in the community that demonstrates sustainability. -An organization that builds and sustains trust with the community. -A company with an employee- and customer-friendly environment.
An organization that builds and sustains trust with the community
According to critics, what is one of the problems with ICANN? -Because they have a history of accepting bribes, it is influenced too much by other countries' agendas. -It has allowed illegal internet activities to continue unchecked. -Because it is a private corporation, it lacks transparency and effectiveness in operations and decisions. -It lacks the ability to affect selective parts of the internet.
Because it is a private corporation, it lacks transparency and effectiveness in operations and decisions.
This group is made up of business leaders from all regions of the world who have a strong desire and interest in promotion socially responsible free markets and capitalism. -Caux Round Table -INSEAD -Sullivan Principles -Global Compact
Caux Round Table
The ____________________ is a nonprofit "think tank" in Washington, D.C. and London that works to reduce global poverty and improve lives through innovative economic research that drives better policy and practice by the world's top decision-makers. -Center for Global Development -Caux Round Table -Center for Communication on Progress -Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Center for Global Development
What is the broad-based credentialing program in information privacy created by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) called? -Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) -General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) -Human Genome Project -TrustArc
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
What is the main legislation to regulate atmospheric emissions? -Clean Air Act -Pollution Prevention Act -Environmental Protection Act -Pure Atmosphere Act
Clean Air Act
The union of businesses, consumer groups, environmentalists, and other stakeholders, who have established a set of goals for environmental performance is called ______________________. -Keoto Protocol -ISO 14000 -Coalition for Environmental Responsible Economists -Environmental Protection Agency
Coalition for Environmental Responsible Economists
The Center for Global Development produces a _______________ that ranks 27 developed nations by their contributions to and support of development in poorer, developing countries. -Commitment to Development Index -Communication on Progress -Progress Report -Fair Trade Report
Commitment to Development Index
Companies that commit to the Global Compact are required to present a(n) _______________, an annual account of how they implement the 10 principles and support the UN's development goals. -annual financial audit -Communication on Progress -annual self-assessment of cultural intelligence -sustainability report
Communication on Progress
What does the Location Privacy Protection Act mandate? -Organizations are prohibited from collecting location information from more than 1,000 devices. -It is the consumers' responsibility to read privacy agreements on tracking activities when they download mobile applications. -Mobile applications that track consumer locations are prohibited. -Companies must obtain users' consent before collecting location information.
Companies must obtain users' consent before collecting location information.
Which of the following is a direct benefit associated with strategic philanthropy? -Companies are eagerly welcomed into new communities despite their size -Companies are able to eliminate areas of ethical risk. -Companies that have incorporated strategic philanthropy are profitable. -Companies should experience enhanced customer loyalty.
Companies should experience enhanced customer loyalty
What is one of the main weaknesses of cause-related marketing? -Cause-related marketing campaigns require significant resources unavailable to smaller businesses. -Consumers do not see their contributions as really helping an important cause. -Cause-related marketing activities have not shown potential to affect consumer buying patterns. -Consumers have difficulty recalling exact philanthropic relationships between companies and causes.
Consumers have difficulty recalling exact philanthropic relationships between companies and causes.
Why might greenwashing increase a company's profits in the short-term? -Products that are marketed as green usually function better. -Most green claims are seen as exaggerations, and consumers do not take them seriously. -The products cost less to manufacture than traditional products. -Consumers often do not find out that green claims are false until after their purchase.
Consumers often do not find out that green claims are false until after their purchase
What term refers to improvements in the economic, environmental, educational, and health conditions of a country? -Social competitiveness -Sustainability -Nation building -Development
Development
_________ are connected on networks and are capable of communication and computation for different wireless protocols, operating interactively. -Landlines -E-mails -Calculators -Smart devices
Smart devices
Which of the following would most likely indicate a high potential for a culturally diverse work group to achieve positive outcomes? -The group believes cultural issues should not come into play at work. -Each member of the group has a high level of cultural intelligence. -The group's leadership recognizes one culture as the 'right' culture. -The group organizes itself into subgroups based on cultural similarities.
Each member of the group has a high level of cultural intelligence
Which of the following is true about philanthropy in organizations? -Employees involved in philanthropy programs are more likely to develop employee leadership skills. -Organizations with philanthropy programs are more likely to hire ethical employees. -Employees tend to believe that philanthropy programs waste valuable organizational resources. -Philanthropy has a social impact on communities but not an economic one.
Employees involved in philanthropy programs are more likely to develop employee leadership skills.
What must high-commitment (to sustainability) organizations strive to do with respect to environmental issues and the organization's stakeholders? -Prioritize claims by refusing to evaluate ones that are potentially insignificant. -Constantly keep all of their stakeholders satisfied. -Avoid much negotiation in order to maintain a proper balance of power. -Evaluate the latest information and maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders.
Evaluate the latest information and maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders
Which of the following works to end sweatshop conditions for factory workers and organizes universities, social groups, and socially responsible organizations to protect workers' rights? -Fair Labor Association (FLA) -Federal Trade Commission (FTC) -Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) -Global Compact
Fair Labor Association (FLA)
Which of the following terms refers to a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect that seeks greater equity in international trade and contributes to sustainable development? -Free trade -Fair trade -Global reporting initiative -Global trading initiative
Fair trade
Some U.S. multinational corporations claim that the passage of the _______________ severely reduced their ability to compete in the global marketplace. -Environmental Protection Act -Foreign Corrupt Practices Act -World Bank Act -Commitment to Development Index (CDI)
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
What growing area of concern occurs when criminals obtain personal information that allows them to impersonate someone else and use their credit to obtain financial accounts and make purchases? -False pretenses -Identity theft -Illegal impersonation -Consumer fraud
Identity theft
Why are farmers beginning to turn to older pesticides rather than newer pesticides from companies such as Monsanto? -The older pesticides have higher quality ingredients. -Insects are gaining a resistance to the newer pesticides. -The newer pesticides are more harmful than the older pesticides. -Insects subjected to the older pesticides die more quickly.
Insects are gaining a resistance to the newer pesticides.
What is one of the benefits of GM food? -Their seeds are free to plant. -They are resistant to all pests. -They can increase crop yields and food production -They have proven positive effects on humans and animals
They can increase crop yields and food production
What is one of the four major benefits of philanthropy to society? -It increases government involvement in charitable causes. -It decreases employee leadership skills. -It requires businesses to support their communities. -It improves the quality of life and helps make communities places where people want to do business, raise families, and enjoy life.
It improves the quality of life and helps make communities places where people want to do business, raise families, and enjoy life.
What is one of the criticisms of conventional trade? -It has resulted in countries that no longer produce their own goods for export. -It interferes with the ability of many people to secure basic, sustainable livelihoods. -It has led to a number of conflicts that have caused sour relations between different countries. -It has led to fewer employment opportunities for global workers.
It interferes with the ability of many people to secure basic, sustainable livelihoods.
What is one of the benefits of volunteering for employees? -It helps them to secure more lucrative jobs positions. -It makes them feel more connected with their communities. -It always results in financial gain. -It increases their interest in going to work for non-profit organizations.
It makes them feel more connected with their communities
What is one of the advantages of geothermal power? -It does not release carbon emissions. -It has little impact on land or air. -It is a feasible option for most areas of the world. -It provides a steady flow of electricity every day of the year.
It provides a steady flow of electricity every day of the year.
How does a social enterprise differ from a traditional for-profit businesses? -Its purpose is to provide a business solution to a social problem. -It reinvests all its profits into the business. -It does not use entrepreneurship to earn revenues. -It has a more complicated organizational structure.
Its purpose is to provide a business solution to a social problem.
What are the effects that downsizing in an organization can have on the community? -Laid-off employees spend less, resulting in less money for other businesses in the economy. -The community will drive the organization out of business in retaliation. -Laid-off employees have more time to volunteer to their communities, resulting in a positive impact. -Other businesses are likely to benefit due to a greater hiring pool.
Laid-off employees spend less, resulting in less money for other businesses in the economy.
The Sullivan Principles were developed by and named for _______________. -Captain Frederick Sullivan, who also founded Sullivan Island, S.C. in 17th century for freed slaves. -Louis Sullivan, ethics researcher and founder of Sullivan University, Louisville, KY. -Ed Sullivan, founder of the CBS television variety show that featured entertainers from South Africa. -Leon Sullivan, the first African American elected to the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company (1977).
Leon Sullivan, the first African American elected to the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company (1977)
What is the real difficulty in conducting a risk analysis? -Identifying which stakeholder groups have concerns about various environmental issues -Measuring the costs and benefits of environmental decisions, especially in the eyes of interested stakeholders. -Conducting government or industry research as part of the response to environmental concerns. -Identifying the environmental issues that might be related to any one type of company or product.
Measuring the costs and benefits of environmental decisions, especially in the eyes of interested stakeholders.
Methane emissions make up the largest emissions from landfills. Why is this an issue? -Methane heats up the atmosphere quicker. -Methane emissions contribute to acid rain. -Methane emissions have killed of forests. -Methane makes it harder for items to decompose.
Methane heats up the atmosphere quicker.
What federal law seem to have the greatest impact on business efforts to be environmentally responsible? -National Environmental Policy Act -Green Globe Act -Food and Drug Act -Federal Environmental Responsibility Act
National Environmental Policy Act
A manager of a company who wants to develop an employee volunteer program should do what in choosing how to structure an effective employee volunteer program? -Make volunteering part of employee performance evaluations. -Pay attention to employees' values and beliefs. -Pay employees time-and-a-half for volunteering. -Wait for the board of directors or CEO to come up with the idea.
Pay attention to employees' values and beliefs.
What is the main purpose of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act? -Test pesticides to ensure their safety for use -Place the sale, distribution, and use of pesticides under federal control. -Require all pesticides to be registered with the federal government. -Ensure that all pesticides are 100 percent safe for the environment.
Place the sale, distribution, and use of pesticides under federal control
_______________ is when a public (governmental) operations are sold to private businesses. -Privatization -Conventional business partnership -Cultural intelligence -Fair trade
Privatization
______ is a broad concept, typically associated with the social, physical, economic, and environmental health conditions that affect an individual or group. -Community relations -Neighbor of choice -Volunteerism -Quality of life
Quality of life
What does the Clean Water Act make illegal? -Discharging any water that has not been thoroughly refined through a purification process. -Releasing a pollutant into navigable waters without a permit. -Dumping chemicals into rivers, lakes, and other waterways. -Failing to implement innovative water treatment plans in manufacturing sites.
Releasing a pollutant into navigable waters without a permit
What are some of the obstacles to using wind energy in the United States on a wide-scale basis? -Wind energy will cost consumers more in energy bills. -The United States is not a great source of wind energy. -Restructuring the nation's power grid will be costly. -Wind energy is the least efficient type of alternative energy.
Restructuring the nation's power grid will be costly.
Which of the following countries is least concerned with internet privacy? -Japan -Canada -Russia -United States
Russia
Which of the following countries are the worst in piracy violations? -Russia and China -The United States and Russia -China and Kenya -Japan and Russia
Russia and China
______________ are actions a company takes to reduce their environmental impact, that may also lower costs and improve competitive advantage, stakeholder relationships, and the company's reputation. -Coalition for Environmental Responsible Economists -Greenwashing -Sustainable business practices -ISO 14000
Sustainable business practices
Which of the following statements best describes international initiatives on privacy? -Although many other countries have regulations and restrictions on privacy and the internet, none are as stringent as those in the United States. -Japan has demonstrated relatively little concern about protecting the privacy of its citizens and has few regulations about online privacy. -The European Union has stricter standards on privacy and the internet than in the United States. -Russia is at the forefront of privacy regulation and has taken drastic measures to protect the privacy of its citizens within Russia and around the world.
The European Union has stricter standards on privacy and the internet than in the United States.
_______________ is responsible for developing and launching the first broad-based credentialing program in information privacy. -The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) -TrustArc -The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) -The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
"Cultural Intelligence" (CQ) is understood as ___________________. -The process of identifying and interacting appropriately with people that share one's own culture. -An evaluation of a person's ability to adhere to their culture in a variety of challenging situations. -A natural, innate intelligence transferred in our genes. -The ability to interpret and adapt successfully to different national, organizational, and professional cultures.
The ability to interpret and adapt successfully to different national, organizational, and professional cultures
Explain the "Internet of Things" (IoT). -A future state in which most physical jobs will be eliminated and the majority of people will work through the internet. -The ability to use the internet to bypass infrastructure development in emerging economies. -The connectivity of devices such as security systems and electric appliances to provide the ability to send and receive information over the internet. -A term referring to a future time period when every existing object is hooked to the internet in some way.
The connectivity of devices such as security systems and electric appliances to provide the ability to send and receive information over the internet.
Why is it difficult for the government to hire and retain forensic computer experts to control the activities of cyber criminals? -There are less than fifty high-caliber forensic computer experts in the country. -The government does not have the jurisdiction to seek out and punish those who commit online crimes. -The highly skilled experts are hired away by firms who pay much higher salaries than the government. -The government is not concerned with these issues and leaves the control up to the private sector.
The highly skilled experts are hired away by firms who pay much higher salaries than the government.
What do the Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995 and the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act of 1999 do? -The laws supports a first-come-first-serve approach to domain name registration and protects consumers from businesses that want to protect a trademark. -They allow cybersquatters to retain sites related to trademarks but share any profits with the trademark owner. -They decrease companies' rights to protect and defend online actions that threaten their copyrights. -The laws give trademark owners the right to protect their trademarks, prevent the use of trademark-protected entities by others, and require cybersquatters to relinquish trademarked names.
The laws give trademark owners the right to protect their trademarks, prevent the use of trademark-protected entities by others, and require cybersquatters to relinquish trademarked names.
What is a major argument that critics use against genetically modified (GM) plants and genetic engineering of animal cells? -The long-run effects are unknown. -They do not seem to improve the short-term outcome -They are too expensive to be practical. -They are almost impossible to create and produce.
The long-run effects are unknown.
Which of the following defines sustainability? -How long a company can stay in business despite the financial challenges of being environmentally-friendly. -Plants, animals, human beings, oceans and other waterways, land, and the atmosphere. -The potential for long-term well-being of the natural environment, including all biological entities, as well as the interaction among nature and individuals, organizations, and business strategies. -The ways in which any entity or combination of entities has an impact on the way that organizations conduct their business.
The potential for long-term well-being of the natural environment, including all biological entities, as well as the interaction among nature and individuals, organizations, and business strategies
Which of the following best defines "strategic philanthropy?" -Tying consumer purchases to the specific marketing objectives of a brand or product -Donating financial resources to help social causes and the community in general. -Addressing the needs of various stakeholder groups through cooperative efforts intended to benefit the community and society. -The synergistic use of an organization's core competencies and resources to address key stakeholders' interests and to achieve both organizational and social benefits.
The synergistic use of an organization's core competencies and resources to address key stakeholders' interests and to achieve both organizational and social benefits
What is one of the disadvantages of solar power? -It produces too much energy. -There are few manufacturers of solar panels. -Cloudy days make the technology largely ineffective. -The technology is expensive.
The technology is expensive.
What is an advantage of using blockchain technology? -Since it's an emerging technology, it's critical to invest in blockchain before anyone else. -There is almost no opportunity for biased, inaccurate, or altered data to get into the systems. -Blockchain technology makes data easy to edit. -Blockchain is centralized.
There is almost no opportunity for biased, inaccurate, or altered data to get into the systems.
So, what is a major benefit of cookies? -They allow consumers to customize services and the content they see when they log on to a webpage. -They increase consumer privacy by providing guidelines for internet tracking. -They provide customers with information they may need to navigate the Web. -They are required to get users' consent before any tracking can take place.
They allow consumers to customize services and the content they see when they log on to a webpage.
Then, what does cause-related marketing do? -Links corporate resources and knowledge to address broader social, customer, employee, and supplier problems and needs. -Ties an organization's product or service directly to a social concern. -Consists of purposeful marketing that provides consumers with needed product information. -Provides an opportunity to associate a company's name and brands to a particular sports event.
Ties an organization's product or service directly to a social concern.
What is the purpose of microcredit? -To help lower income individuals through money and goods donations. -To encourage entrepreneurship on a worldwide scale. -To move large populations out of poverty through financial assistance. -To encourage credit card companies to lend to lower-income consumers at lower rates of interest.
To move large populations out of poverty through financial assistance
Which of the following is something that can be done with a cookie? -Steal passwords -Provide security against viruses and other malware. -Track how often a user visits a particular website. -Hack into a user's payment information.
Track how often a user visits a particular website
Because cultural differences result in new complexities to the process of ethical decision-making, companies' attitudes toward "training rubrics" (guidelines) are best described by which of the following statements? -Training rubrics become less and less useful as the work environment becomes more global. -Training rubrics must be lengthy in order to apply directly to any situation that may arise. -Training rubrics become critical to an employee's ability to assess an ethical issue and respond appropriately. -Training rubrics are helpful, but not as important as an employee's common sense.
Training rubrics become critical to an employee's ability to assess an ethical issue and respond appropriately.
When do companies tend to consider philanthropy in the context of the four variables of social responsibility? -After their ethical obligations but before their legal and financial obligations. -Typically after they have met their financial, legal, and ethical obligations. -More companies are placing philanthropic obligations before all other variables. -After the economic and legal obligations but before their ethical obligations.
Typically after they have met their financial, legal, and ethical obligations.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set out some best practices for mobile companies to be more transparent. What is included among these best practices? -It is best for websites to avoid taking credit cards for online transactions to avoid hacking attacks. -Websites should create permission requests to collect location or other personally identifiable information. -A third party affiliated with the government should frequently monitor the site. -Websites should not present marketing messages to children due to their vulnerability.
Websites should create permission requests to collect location or other personally identifiable information.
What is social entrepreneurship? -When a nonprofit is run like a for-profit business. -When an entrepreneurial organization donates money to social causes. -When an entrepreneur incorporates strategic philanthropy into his or her business model. -When an entrepreneur starts a business with the primary purpose of creating social value.
When an entrepreneur starts a business with the primary purpose of creating social value.
How should a business start off conducting a stakeholder assessment as part of a high-commitment approach to the environment? -partner with special-interest groups that adopt extreme positions regarding the environment. -prioritize the environment as the most important stakeholder to be considered. -acknowledge and monitor the environmental concerns of primary and secondary stakeholders. -minimize the costs of complying with laws by taking shortcuts.
acknowledge and monitor the environmental concerns of primary and secondary stakeholders
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the concept of machines learning and performing tasks that typically require human intelligence by using _______________. -research and development -algorithms -bioethics -identity theft
algorithms
A manager's "technology assessment" will do which of the following? -placate stakeholders regarding controversial topics such as genetically-modified organisms and cloning. -allow managers to estimate whether the benefits of adopting a specific technology outweigh the costs to the firm and to society. -help the organization to refine its corporate mission statement. -act as a surefire way to ensure technological success
allow managers to estimate whether the benefits of adopting a specific technology outweigh the costs to the firm and to society.
What is a cybersquatter? -someone who claims that a copyrighted work is his or her own. -an individual who deliberately registers web addresses that match or relate to other firms' trademarks and then attempts to sell the registration to the trademark owners. -someone who deliberately downloads copyrighted content from the internet without permission. -someone who steals internet space and refuses to let others get on.
an individual who deliberately registers web addresses that match or relate to other firms' trademarks and then attempts to sell the registration to the trademark owners
A "community mission statement" should _______________ and should be aligned with the competencies of the organization and their employees. -be specific to the needs of the people and areas in which the companies operate. -have a statement of purpose that outlines the goals the organization hopes to achieve for itself. -be broadly defined so as to accommodate the differing needs of people in the community. -not have a detailed agenda but rather provide generalized goals the organization hopes to achieve.
be specific to the needs of the people and areas in which the companies operate
Computers are making use of _______________, which consists of large structured and unstructured sets of data that can be analyzed to reveal information and associations. -deep learning -drones -big data -smartphones
big data
What is the study of ethical issues in the fields of medical treatment and research—including medicine, nursing, law, philosophy, and theology—called? -biotechnology -genome project -bioethics -medical ethics
bioethics
We define _______________ as those members of society who are aware of, concerned with, or in some way affected by the operations and output of an organization. -community -employees -volunteers -neighbor of choice
community
The organizational function dedicated to building and maintaining relationships and trust with the community is known as_____ -customer service -community relations -volunteer services -marketing
community relations
To be a distinct subculture, one minority group must _______________. -suffer discrimination and subordination. -make up about 50 percent of the total population. -comprise 10 percent of the total population. -share a common sense of identity and characteristics.
comprise 10 percent of the total population
Because companies have such a profound impact on the economic viability of the communities in which they operate, managers that value social responsibility _________ -consider both the short- and long-term effects on the community of changes in their workforce. -must be profitable within the first year of operation in a new. community or risk facing legal consequences. -will not move into new markets. -cannot in good conscience develop new products.
consider both the short- and long-term effects on the community of changes in their workforce
What is a major goal of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)? -promote logging as an economic necessity -investigate new farming methods -coordinate forest management around the world -save the remaining forests in the United States
coordinate forest management around the world
Which of the following two categories of partnerships for development take a distrust of corporate social responsibility models as a starting point for defining their framework? -conventional business and social responsibility partnerships. -conventional business and social economy partnerships. -corporate accountability and social economy partnerships. -conventional business and corporate accountability partnerships.
corporate accountability and social economy partnerships
_______________ seek to achieve corporate recognition of standards deemed appropriate by society and utilize third party audits and check on partnerships. -corporate social responsibility partnerships (CSRPs) -corporate accountability partnerships (CAPs) -conventional business partnerships (CBPs) -social economy partnerships (SEPs)
corporate accountability partnerships (CAPs)
Grameen Bank, an influential model for microcredit institutions, is a type of which of the following? -corporate accountability partnerships -conventional business partnership -social economy partnerships -corporate social responsibility partnership
corporate social responsibility partnership
An organization with a low-commitment approach to sustainability is likely to _______________. -conduct periodic environmental audits. -deal only with existing problems. -deal with issues that could cause PR problems. -have strategic programs to address environmental issues.
deal only with existing problems
Which of the following is the subset of AI that simulates how humans learn from experience by using algorithms that relate to the structure and function of the brain? -blockchain learning -advanced learning -machine learning -deep learning
deep learning
There is no general agreement as to what constitutes the ideal model of business responsibility to the community, so the community relations function should cooperate with various internal and external constituents to _______. -develop community mission statements and assess opportunities and develop priorities for the types of contributions it will make to the community. -create a volunteer strategy that mostly benefits the business. -enforce the philanthropic views of top management. -give the appearance of collaboration while executing a strategy that the company creates with its board of directors.
develop community mission statements and assess opportunities and develop priorities for the types of contributions it will make to the community.
Unlike social entrepreneurship, strategic philanthropy often involves _______________. -outsourcing the execution of the program to other organizations. -employees who actively volunteer within their communities. -selling a product of value that customers desire. -using entrepreneurial principles to achieve a social goal.
outsourcing the execution of the program to other organizations.
What is the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) charged with doing? -overseeing basic technical matters related to addresses on the internet. -working with other countries on how to monitor use of the internet. -determining new laws for regulating the internet. -removing material from the internet that violates trademarks.
overseeing basic technical matters related to addresses on the internet
The protective layer of the _______________, which protects the Earth from the Sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, has been found to be diminishing. -greenhouse effect -polar ice caps -Kyoto protocol -ozone
ozone
"Volunteerism" is part of which element of social responsibility? -economic -philanthropic -legal -ethical
philanthropic
The community relations function has always been associated with_______________, as one of the main historical roles of community relations was to provide gifts, grants, and other resources to worthy causes. -philanthropy -profit -mission statements -manipulation
philanthropy
What does the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) do? -requires parental consent for tracking children on the internet under the age of 18. -forces companies to adopt security measures to protect information collected from children. -prohibits websites and internet providers from seeking personal information from children under age 13 without parental consent. -prevents websites from collecting personal information on children.
prohibits websites and internet providers from seeking personal information from children under age 13 without parental consent
What is "bioenergy?" -renewable energy made from biological waste -100 percent renewable, passive energy from the sun -energy that naturally emits from the Earth -power from a water source
renewable energy made from biological waste
Among the highest-return investments a nation can make are investments in _______________. -volunteerism -other nations -research and development -nonprofit organizations
research and development
Which AI enabler carries out actions, movements, or tasks to perform human-like activities? -robotics -blockchain -big data -drones
robotics
Business managers may use the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework as a _______________. -self-audit -ethics program -code of ethics -commitment to trad
self-audit
Which of the following is a labor marketing in which independent contractors "rent out" underutilized resources to earn extra income? -social economy -sharing economy -influencer economy -gig economy
sharing economy
Technology is defined as ___________________. -any tool that is dynamic, self-sustaining, and has a wide reach. -the tools used to solve problems, perform tasks, and create new applications to solve problems. -the application of knowledge, including the processes and applications to solve problems, perform tasks, and create new methods to obtain desired outcomes. -consists of the ideas and creative materials developed to solve problems, carry out applications, educate, and entertain others.
the application of knowledge, including the processes and applications to solve problems, perform tasks, and create new methods to obtain desired outcomes
Describe the dynamics of technology. -the constant change that often challenges the structure of social institutions. -the fact that technology acts as a catalyst to spur even faster development. -how much of an impact technology has on the global environment. -the broad nature of technology as it moves through society.
the constant change that often challenges the structure of social institutions
What does the Fair Trade label signify? -the producer's adherence to fair economic, social, and environmental practices in the buying and selling of products. -all organic ingredients are used to produce the products. -the ability of companies to trade over country boundaries without having to pay tariffs or import fees. -farmers that supply the materials are paid over minimum wage no matter where they live across the globe.
the producer's adherence to fair economic, social, and environmental practices in the buying and selling of products
Which of the following is the best definition of employee engagement? -the psychological state in which employees feel a vested interest in the company's success and are motivated to perform at levels that exceed job requirements. -a process that occurs when public operations are sold to employees. -an economic partnership that encourages dialogue, transparency, and respect between employees that seeks to create greater equity among how employees are treated. -an improvement in the economic, environmental, educational, and health conditions of employees.
the psychological state in which employees feel a vested interest in the company's success and are motivated to perform at levels that exceed job requirements
What is the purpose of a "community needs assessment?" -to determine whether the community requires support -to adapt the organization's code of ethics to account for the community as a stakeholder. -to identify areas in the community that require support and to refine the company's community mission statement. -to assess whether community outreach is the best course of action for the firm to undertake.
to identify areas in the community that require support and to refine the company's community mission statement
What is the goal of Conventional Business Partnerships (CBPs)? -to pursue ethical or philanthropic concerns. -to pursue a distinctly social purpose, use democratic governance, and cooperate with other social economy partnerships. -to improve the technological competitiveness of countries. -to promote efficiency in markets where competition does not exist.
to promote efficiency in markets where competition does not exist
What is the goal of social economy partnerships (SEPs)? -to promote efficiency in markets where competition does not exist. -to pursue ethical or philanthropic concerns. -to improve the technological competitiveness of countries. -to pursue a distinctly social purpose, use democratic governance, and cooperate with other social economy partnerships.
to pursue a distinctly social purpose, use democratic governance, and cooperate with other social economy partnerships
The strange concept of "employee volunteerism" is best understood as ________________. -a philanthropic initiative used to sell more of a product. -referring to any time an individual volunteers for a cause. -when employees spend company-supported time in support of social causes. -when companies encourage employees to volunteer in their off-hours.
when employees spend company-supported time in support of social causes
When does microlending occur? -when investors provide small loans to local entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, cutting out intermediaries and avoiding the predatory lending rates that are often common in developing countries. -when businesses take loans from their own customers and return the favor with generous interest rates. -when businesses take out small, inconsequential loans that are not of importance to stakeholders. -when consumers loan money to other consumers via lending services, which eliminates banks, loan applications, and credit history reports.
when investors provide small loans to local entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, cutting out intermediaries and avoiding the predatory lending rates that are often common in developing countries.