Global Bus Ch 9

Which of the following is not considered a questionable business practice made possible by the Internet? A. plagiarism B. pornography C. gambling D. music downloading

A. plagiarism

Using biology to discover, develop, manufacture, market, and sell products and services is called A. bioethics. B. biotechnology. C. bionics. D. bio-commerce.

B. biotechnology.

The most significant obstacle to the use of biotechnology is A. fear that the technology will not work. B. the potential for public backlash. C. lack of funds to support research. D. government requirements for prolonged tests on human subjects.

B. the potential for public backlash.

Ethical lag is a situation in which A. scientists have not been schooled in moral philosophy. B. the speed of technological change far exceed that of ethical development. C. technology takes the place of ethical deliberation. D. computer programs are not developed with an ethics loop.

B. the speed of technological change far exceed that of ethical development.

The development of smarter high-tech tools was advanced by: A. technological advances since the turn of the century. B. robotics. C. 9-11. D. the internet.

C. 9-11.

Which of the following is not an undesirable side effect of technology? A. environmental pollution B. creation of unsatisfying work C. clash of cultural and religious forces D. depletion of natural resources

C. clash of cultural and religious forces

One of the main issues related to genetically modified foods (GMFs) is A. whether the federal government will provide research funding. B. whether the living organism can be patented. C. labeling requirements. D. the ability to export and import GMFs.

C. labeling requirements.

Which of the following is not a way that businesses attempt to protect consumers' privacy? A. ethical leadership B. privacy policies C. periodic purges of databanks D. chief privacy officers

C. periodic purges of databanks

The number one ethical issue in doing business over the Internet is A. intellectual property. B. pornography. C. possible invasion of privacy. D. security of financial information.

C. possible invasion of privacy.

Ways that companies can address issues related to the ethical use of technology include all of the following except A. management guidelines. B. use of the Information Systems Society's code of ethics. C. relying on local and federal laws. D. collaboration between managers and workers.

C. relying on local and federal laws.

All of the following are symptoms of technological intoxication except A. accepting violence as normal. B. loving technology as a toy. C. relying on technology to accelerate production. D. living our lives distanced and distracted.

C. relying on technology to accelerate production.

A major concern for employers is their workers' use of cell phones A. to photograph sensitive sales documents. B. to record private employee records. C. while driving. D. to converse with friends, instead of performing their duties.

C. while driving.

Which of the following is not one of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics? A. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. B. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal. C. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. D. Thou shalt not use a computer to spy on fellow employees.

D. Thou shalt not use a computer to spy on fellow employees.

The Non GMO Project is: A. non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers B. mission driven to ensure the lack of non-GMO choices C. about everyone having limited availability of non-GMO choices D. about genetically modified foods

D. about genetically modified foods

Most applications of biotechnology will come in the fields of A. health care. B. pharmaceuticals. C. agriculture. D. all of these.

D. all of these.

Privacy and informed consent are issues that A. are the same whether one is surfing the Web or visiting the local hardware store. B. are always readily apparent to users of the Internet. C. are of little importance to consumers of e-commerce. D. become even more important on the Internet than in brick-and-mortar businesses.

D. become even more important on the Internet than in brick-and-mortar businesses.

Developing Internet policies, helping their companies avoid consumer litigation, and handling consumer complaints are all functions of a A. chief executive officer (CEO). B. chief operating officer (COO). C. chief financial officer (CFO). D. chief privacy officer (CPO).

D. chief privacy officer (CPO).

"Big Data" is: A. the world's largest super computer. B. Google's data store. C. the largest size hard drive that can hold data. D. data proliferation and overload.

D. data proliferation and overload.

All of the following are technological means by which companies invade consumer privacy except A. cookies B. spam C. botnets D. facebook

D. facebook

Which of the following is not a valid definition of technology? A. the totality of the means employed to provide objects necessary for human sustenance and comfort B. a scientific method used in achieving a practical purpose C. all the ways people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their needs and desires D. the science of replacing human effort with mechanical power

D. the science of replacing human effort with mechanical power

A survey of Fortune 500 non-management employees shows that workers do not want managers telling them how to use computers in an ethical manner.

FALSE

Human cloning is illegal in the United States.

FALSE

People who express concerns about the ethical issues involved in technological advances are generally against the use of technology.

FALSE

Data breaches at businesses are on the rise.

TRUE

Genetic profiling, which provides a perfect means for identifying a person, raises questions of privacy and possible discrimination.

TRUE

In increasing numbers, employees are losing their jobs to robotics.

TRUE

One of the main reasons that we have experienced technological harms is that some technologies were implemented without much thought given to possible side effects.

TRUE

Plaintiffs who have been injured by drivers talking on cell phones are holding the drivers' employers responsible as well.

TRUE

The practice of giving employees company cell phones has led to employees talking and texting while driving.

TRUE

With regard to data security, data breaches are on the rise.

TRUE