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Which one of the following statements is NOT accurate in describing approaches to​ CSR?

A company is simply being defensive when it engages in CSR while in the glare of public criticism.

Which of the following statements that describes one of the responsibilities of businesses toward their employees is​ inaccurate?

Affirmative action programs guarantee equal opportunities in​ housing, transportation,​ education, employment, and other areas for people in the United States who have disabilities.

Among the four perspectives on corporate social​ responsibility, which one results in both philanthropy and strategic​ CSR?

Companies have a duty to help​ society, in addition to simply paying taxes and following the law

Which one of the following statements about consumerism is NOT​ accurate?

Consumerism is a synonym for materialism.

Which of the following views of corporate social responsibility involves a reaction to pressures from​ activists?

Defensive CSR

Which one of the following examples is NOT correct in distinguishing philanthropy from strategic corporate social​ responsibility?

If a company helps develop the workforce by supporting job training​ efforts, it is considered generic philanthropy.

​_________ involves a​ company's contributing​ funds, volunteer​ time, products, and services to causes or establishments without concern for immediate company advantages.

Philanthropy

Which legislation addresses job​ discrimination?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

While still​ controversial, _____________ was created to encourage organizations to hire and promote individuals whose economic success may have been otherwise hindered through established practices.

affirmative action

​___________ is a movement that insists companies take into account customer demands and interests.

consumerism

The top managers at ABCD International have always believed that every business has responsibilities to the community in which it does business beyond chasing the profits. This refers to​ ________.

corporate social responsibility

A business accused of negligent behavior that markets itself as being socially responsible without making significant enhancements in its business practices is employing​ a(n) __________ approach to CSR.

cynical

Aaron was in an accident a few years ago and is now in a wheelchair. Although being in a wheelchair does not affect his ability to​ work, he finds getting hired and obtaining promotions difficult. Aaron is most likely a victim of​ ___________.

discrimination

Two major categories of ethical concerns with AI are​ ________ and​ ___________.

embedding human biases in AI​ systems; potential lack of transparency

Which of the following terms describes a scenario in which an individual is given multiple conflicting​ options, each with valid​ arguments, and is forced to make a decision between those options even though each option may be​ unfavorable?

ethical dilemma

Which of the following involves corruption where private information is stolen and manipulated in order to acquire types of financing as well as to commit other methods of​ fraud?

identity theft

One of the problems with AI in facial recognition is​ _______.

lack of diversity

Top managers at​ InfoAll, Inc., believe deeply that they have responsibilities beyond making a profit. They back their beliefs with specific actions taken on their own initiative. This describes which approach to​ CSR?

proactive

Practicing good business ethics involves all of the following EXCEPT​ ________.

putting personal interests above those of other stakeholders

A company developing an internship program to help improve the workforce and to train potential employees for valuable roles within the company is an example of​ _______.

strategic CSR

Efforts to minimize resource depletion and pollution are part of a broader effort known as​ _____.

sustainable development

The right to buy safe products and to buy them safely includes​ __________.

the right of protection from identity theft

Fundamental consumer rights that form the basis of much of the​ consumer-related legislation in the United States include all of the following EXCEPT​ __________.

the right to sustainable development

Choosing the option that delivers the maximum good for the maximum number of people describes the​ ________ approach to resolving ethical dilemmas.

utilitarianism

​__________ occur(s) when an employee witnesses illegal or unethical actions within the company and chooses to reveal the evidence through formal means such as the media or the authorities

whistle-blowing