BUS ETHI 8-11

Which act, passed in 1990, stipulates that a person has a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that reduces participation in "a major life activity," such as work?

Americans with Disabilities Act

Which is the primary law prohibiting religious discrimination in the private sector workplace?

Title VII

All states in the United States have some form of laws to protect animals.

True

To achieve a high level of sustainability in the world's food supply chain, a cost-benefit analysis of ethics in the food industry should include recognition of concerns of all stakeholders.

True

A diverse workforce yields many positive outcomes for a company. Which of the following are well-documented outcomes? (Select all that apply.)

extensive pool of talent increased economic performance positive customer experiences

All start-up companies must maintain the same product/service, approach, and team to be successful.

False

Automation advancements are likely to result in reduction in the workforce and higher unemployment.

True

Companies should have written policies for telecommuting employees that specify communications expectations.

True

Consumer responsibility is diminished if advertising is directed toward children.

True

Even after a founder leaves a successful business, the philosophy and principles become enmeshed in the company lore.

True

Stressed workers are less productive in the workplace.

True

Which branch of computer science uses computers to replicate human behavior with machines?

artificial intelligence

Which is the most significant ethical pitfall of entrepreneurship?

hubris

Some companies, like Facebook, have opted for ________ in lieu of traditional office spaces.

workplace campuses

There is a prevailing view that all employers offering more perks do so because they expect more from employees.

False

What is a positive workplace safety outcome from the use of robots?

Employees can be protected from dangerous work.

What corporate culture challenge exists when employees are allowed to work remotely?

Employees may slack off if not supervised.

An entrepreneur must establish and be a member of the board of directors involved in starting a company.

False

Companies always stick with the same leadership ethos throughout the years as they grow

False

For consumer product testing, which is controversial, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires that animal tests be conducted to demonstrate the safety of cosmetics.

False

Which of the following is true regarding the insurance-industry business model?

Individuals and business owners are willing to pay premiums in the hope that they will never have to file a claim.

Which of the following does an entrepreneur typically need to be willing to do to start a business?

Select a product or service that will be sustainable.

Which of the following best defines entrepreneurial culture?

combination of management style and personality

Puffery refers to which of the following?

exaggerated claims

To achieve a greater degree of diversity in the workplace, managers' goals should encompass which of the following?

inclusion

If a person has a disability (i.e., a physical or mental impairment) that reduces participation in "a major life activity," such as work, an employer is obliged to provide ________.

reasonable accommodations

Which of the following are factors included when applying a legal definition of diversity? (Select all that apply.)

religious beliefs gender physical abilities

What is the most significant employee relations issue to be considered when expanding the use of artificial intelligence?

retraining of workers

The term ________ emerged in the 1970s and describes a practice of reducing commuting time to instead work in a specific location, such an alternate office or an employee's home.

telecommuting

Which of the following best describes a diversity dividend?

the financial benefit of improved performance resulting from a diverse workforce