BGS Exam 2

Which statement characterizes the moral reasoning typically found in a child? "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." "I'll let you play with my toy if I play with yours." "Seek the greatest good for the greatest number." "Respect the rights of others."

"I'll let you play with my toy if I play with yours."

According to the film Life & Debt, a complaint was brought to the WTO by the United States (and US Banana producers): Because Jamaica was producing bananas cheaper than those produced in the US. Because Jamaica had an agreement with the United Kingdom in which it was to selling bananas exclusively to the UK. Because Jamaica was violating WTO most favored nation rule (by selling banana's exclusively to the UK). Both B and C, but not A

Both B and C, but not A

Proponents of business as a political participant argue: A pluralistic system invites many participants. It is business's constitutional right to be involved. Business is a vital stakeholder of government. Both of these answers are correct: A pluralistic system invites many participants; and business is a vital stakeholder of government.

Both of these answers are correct: A pluralistic system invites many participants; and business is a vital stakeholder of government.

Which political action strategy seeks to gain support from other affected organizations to better influence policymakers? Information strategy. Constituency-building strategy. Financial-incentive strategy. Lobbying strategy.

Constituency-building strategy

A firm that provides technical details to policymakers to influence a political outcome is using the financial-incentives strategy. T/F

False

Businesses believe they should avoid politics because the economic stakes are too high. T/F

False

Building ethical safeguards into a company's everyday routines is called: Change management. Justifying ethics. Institutionalizing ethics. Ethical awareness.

Institutionalizing ethics.

Advocacy ads are also called: Issue advertisements. Research and development plans. Constituent advertisements. Price control advertisements.

Issue advertisements.

In the 2014 decision on Citizens United Vs the FEC, the Supreme Court argued: There is limited room for money in politics. Money should not interfere in politics. Money can be perceived as a form of free speech. None of the above

Money can be perceived as a form of free speech.

Which company ethics safeguard is commonly implemented as an employee "helpline"? Top management commitment. Code of ethics. Reporting mechanisms. Compliance tracking.

Reporting mechanisms.

A large sporting goods store that raised the age for purchase of some firearms in response to public concerns for gun control were seen by detractors as: Being too selfish to care about humanity. Trying to solve a problem they had no expertise in. Risking their reputation by engaging in politics. Being too small and weak to make a difference.

Risking their reputation by engaging in politics.

From the film Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, which one of the following statements is not true: Enron traders made large sums of money by manipulating the energy markets in California Cliff Baxter, a top executive at Enron, committed suicide as a result of Enron's fall The CEO of Enron at one point was Jeff Skilling The fall of Enron did not effect the rank and file employee at Enron

The fall of Enron did not effect the rank and file employee at Enron

The critical component in installing an effective ethics program is: To allow all employees the freedom to act as they wish. In hiring an expensive ethics consultant. The integration of various ethics safeguards into a comprehensive program. Maintaining the position as the industry sales leader.

The integration of various ethics safeguards into a comprehensive program.

The case Ethics o f Of shoring: Novo Nordisk and Clinical Trials in Emerging Economies suggests that all of these are arguments for clinical trials in emerging/developing countries except: It allows the drug to be tested with a wide demographic pool It may allow for the drug to reach the market quicker There are no ethical boards/authorities in emerging/developing countries to appease It allows for really needy patients to maybe have access to treatment that otherwise could not afford.

There are no ethical boards/authorities in emerging/developing countries to appease

Businesses that are frequent targets of public debate are more likely to develop a long-term political strategy. T/F

True

Opensecrets.org is a very bias website. T/F

True

The emergence of public issues often encourages companies to monitor public concerns, respond to government proposals, and participate in the political process. T/F

True

Under U.S. law, lobbying activities must be disclosed publicly. T/F

True