BA 310

Which of the following operational areas are Not confronted w/ ethical issues?

-None (because all operational areas are confronted with issues) -Or the answer may list operational areas and it may be all of them are not

In most of the developed stages of reasoning, individuals rely on ___ for determining right and wrong?

...

Work substance abuse is associated w/ which of the following__?

...

_____ are defined as the deliberate pursuit of actions intended to benefit the interest or welfare of others.

Altruistic Behaviors

Which of the following is not a competitive advantage associated w ethical organizations?

Competitive advantages of being ethical & trustworthy: - Attract and retain high-quality employees, customers, suppliers, and investors - Earn good will with community members and government officals - Greater trustworthy information for decision making - Higher product and service quality - Higher levels of employee productivity - Less employee theft - Less need for employee supervision - Increased flexibility from stakeholders in times of emergency

One of the hundreds of possibility personality measures, ___ is the best predictor of job performance?

Conscientiousness

Minimum wage, the lowest wage a employee can be legally paid, an amount higher than the market, was federally mandated by which legislature?

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

Adam Smith argued that free people naturally disregard the interests of others? T or F?

False

Adam Smith's writings did not address the moral ideas of capitalism? T or F?

False

Biggest source of retail theft is customers? T or F?

False

Employee theft only occurs at middle or lower level organizations. T or F?

False

Employees are typical unaware of the moral behavior of their employer?

False

In order to ensure an ethical candidate is being hired, in some cases employers may need to ask questions that violate the civil rights act. T or F?

False

Income inequality is unique to capitalist societies? T or F?

False

It is legal to ask job applicants if they have been treated for mental health conditions or certain diseases?

False

Minor exaggeration on a resume is necessary in this hypercompetitive economy? T or F?

False

Reputation management is a minor concern for most organizations. T or F?

False

T or F? Confidentiality is an issue outside the area of concern for a code of conduct?

False

T or F? It is a violation of a job candidates civil rights to require reference checks?

False

T or F? Legal costs are the only costs associated w/ unethical behaviors.

False

T or F? Legal understanding of bribery is consistent across the international community?

False

T or F? Most organizations face no ethical challenges?

False

Unethical organizations are more likely to attract better job applicants. T or F?

False

Employers may ask employees about being an alcoholic because it is not characterized as a disability? T or F?

Fasle

A business ___ is a present gift, favor, for which fair market value is not paid by the recipient?

Gratuity

Education is ____ correlated w/ wealth, with a slight decline occurring at the doctoral level.

Highly/positively

3 major exemptions to Title 7 of the Civil rights act include: ___?

If an organization: - Has fewer than 15 employees - Serves a religious purpose - Has a bona fide occupational qualification

Which of the following rights are not in the Bill of Rights?

Includes freedom of: - Speech - Press - Religion - Petition the government - Keep and bear arms - From unreasonable search and seizure

Adam Smith argued that when self regulating moral mechanisms fail, what must serve to protect the public of egregious moral acts?

Justice (funded by but independent of the government)

Which of the following are considered universal ethical principles?

Justice, the Golden Rule, Equality, and respect for life

A ___ is an association of employees that advances the interests of employees through collective bargaining with the employer. (Union)

Labor Union

Employee theft can include which of the following?

Money, products, or time

Sherman Antitrust act of 1890 outlined which of the following?

Monopolies

A good first step to formulize an organizations ethics program is to ____?

Obtain approval

Adam Smith promoted self interest as a prominent behavior. T or F?

True

Because managers are responsible for..........computer monitoring supersedes the employees right of privacy? T or F?

True

Ethics questions about previous work experiences must be job related to avoid protected class biases? T or F?

True

In today's litigious environment, some former employers will only verify dates of employment which may be a sign of negative employee appraisal rather than supply detailed feedback?

True

Innovative companies like Ben and Jerrys broadacast the organizations progressive social mission by ?

True

Labor unions were originally intended to reduce power in balance between owners and laborers. T or F?

True

Research indicates linkage between ethical performance and financial performance of organizations? T or F?

True

T or F? Adam Smith and early proponents of capitalism believed a strong sense of justice is essential to punish those that did not appropriately regulate their behaviors and settle contracts.

True

T or F? Disparate impacts occur when members of a protected class rarely make it through all the job screening filters, indicating that one of the decision rules could be unintentionally discriminatory?

True

T or F? The equal opportunity EEOC was made in 1965 to oversee civil rights act provisions?

True

To avoid discriminating based on natural origin, employers are supposed to ask all job applicants if they are legally authorized to work on a full time basis since they should not ask if they are latino?

True

Which of the following groups are considered stakeholders in business?

any person or organization that is affected by, or could affect, an organization's goal accomplishment

If code of ethics and code of conduct are visible, it is not necessary to discuss with new employees? T or F?

false

Approximately ____ percentage of organizations monitor email use by employees?

half

Adam Smith argued that laborers benefit from capitalism because economic growth benefits more jobs and choices in occupations. T or F?

true

Christopher Columbus's voyage was motivated by resources in other areas of the world? T or F?

true

Ethical hazards increase as organizations grow in complexity? T or F?

true

Is it important to consider the historical perspective to appreciate the evolution of economics and regulatory systems? T or F?

true

Living in a expanding economy hinders job and disposable income. T or F?

true

Some personality tests and background checks may result in disparate impacts. Yes

true

Over time title 7 has been supplemented with legislation prohibiting discrimination based on which of the following characteristics.

• Age • Pregnancy • Disabilities

If during a reference check, a former employer will only verify employment dates, an employer is encouraged to ask the following question to learn more about the candidate?

• Is the employee eligible for rehire

Credit checks are increasingly part of the job screening process because research indicates that key indicators in involvement in fraud are _____?

• Living beyond his or her means • Difficulty meeting financial obligations

Research indicates what percent of resumes contain dishonesty?

• More than 1 in every 5 (20%)

Conscientiousness is associated w/ which of the following characteristic traits?

• Responsibility • Dependability • Work ethic

Which of the following sources of information are fair and available to employers when making hiring decisions if job related____?

• Resume • Reference checks • Background checks • Integrity checks