Sage Vantage MARK3303 Business Ethics Chapter 4 Test

An organization can signal good ethics to their candidates regardless of how they treat the candidate in the process by asking plenty of in-depth personal questions.

False

Conscientious people are no more likely than unconscientious people to feel dissatisfied or guilty about engaging in deception or cover-ups at work.

False

The average worker and the average worker with substance abuse disorders miss around three weeks of work a year.

False

When it is appropriate, employers should conduct a drug and polygraph tests as the ______ of a job finalist's honesty and integrity.

Final test

Questions about previous work experiences must be ______ and have a standard form.

job related

Imagine that you work for a company with a strong culture of social responsibility. Besides noting an ethics screen during the hiring process, what actions can you take to help you attract like-minded job candidates?

note ethical work culture in marketing materials

When can an organization implement an affirmative action plan?

when its gender or racial profile doesn't reflect that of its surrounding region

Big Scoops Ice Cream Corp prides itself on a work culture focused on social responsibility and an ethical environment for its employees. What advantage might Big Scoops employees experience when working in an environment with like-minded ethical individuals?

work becomes more meaningful

Why is it important to signal to job candidates that ethics is important at your company?

Talented applicants are attracted to organizations that are ethical and socially responsible.

Why might it be a good idea to request the name of a subordinate as a reference when hiring a manager?

They can highlight particular qualities by saying they'd want to work for the manager again.

Charles and Cody work for a legal firm looking to hire another attorney. Their bosses only want to announce the position via word of mouth recruiting. What should Charles and Cody argue if they want to prevent their firm from engaging in disparate impact discrimination in hiring?

Word-of-Mouth recruiting limits the job pool to those too similar to current employees.

What action should you take if you have a candidate who is unsure what you mean by your use of the word "ethics" or "ethical"?

ask questions that highlight a specific issue

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a law which prohibits businesses from ______.

discriminating against job applicants

The best predictor of future job performance is ______.

past performance

Martin wants to make sure that he doesn't ask illegal questions during job interviews, especially surrounding issues of mental health and disability. What questions should Martin ask if he wants to comply with legal antidiscrimination requirements?

Can the applicant perform all job tasks and attendance requirements?