MGMT 440 Final
$1 million against St. Eligius Hospital and $100,000.00 against Roman.
Assume for the purposes of this question only that the jury decided in favor of Greek against Roman and St. Eligius Hospital in the amount of $1.1 million. Which of the following would be the most equitable judgment? A. $1 million against St. Eligius Hospital and $100,000.00 against Roman. B. $550,000.00 each against St. Eligius Hospital and Roman. C. $1.1 million against St. Eligius Hospital and Roman but Greek can collect only $1.1 million total. D. None of the above.
At-will employment rule.
Baptiste was the owner of a company. Her accountant told Baptiste that she needed to fire one of her ten employees. Baptiste could not decide which employee to fire so she fired the only employee whose last name also ended with the letter "B" (Batson). Batson sued Baptiste for wrongful employment termination. Which of the following is Baptiste's best defense? A. BFOQ. B. Good cause. C. After-acquired evidence rule. D. At-will employment rule.
No.
A series of California state statutes legalize the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana under specific circumstances which include a physician's issuance of a medical marijuana card to a patient to treat disabilities such as chronic pain. A federal statute called the Americans With Disabilities Act ("the ADA") provides that a person with a disability shall be entitled to "reasonable accommodations" due to the person's disability. Can a person accused of violating federal laws outlawing the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana successfully defend herself by citing the ADA? A. Yes, because the ADA was passed by Congress more recently than the federal laws outlawing the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana. B. Yes, because the ADA is evidence of the public policy of prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities. C. Yes, because the ADA specifically addresses issues relevant to people with disabilities such as people afflicted with chronic pain. D. No.
Utilitarianism.
A workplace rule that an employee will automatically be fired for any theft (no matter how minor) is best justified by: A. Doctrine of the mean. B. Utilitarianism. C. Disclosure rule. D. Principle of equal freedom.
Set an example for employees working under her supervision.
A manager at a company should: A. Set an example for employees working under her supervision. B. Never support employees working under her supervision. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B.
End-means ethic.
Alain planned to apply to law school after he graduated from CSUF with his undergraduate degree in June. He knew that, to be considered for the best lawyer jobs, he needed to go to a top law school. In order to improve his chances of being accepted to a top law school, Alain hacked into the CSUF computer system (which violated several laws) and changed all of his grades to A's (he had a 3.27 GPA). Based on his 4.0 GPA and a good LSAT score, he was accepted at top law schools such as UCLA, USC and Loyola. Which ethical principle did Alain use to justify his hacking? A. Golden Rule. B. Conventionalist ethic. C. End-means ethic. D. Might-Equals-Right ethic.
Applying clear guidelines resolves the vast majority of them.
Although all managers face difficult ethical conflicts: A. Applying clear guidelines resolves the vast majority of them. B. Applying the fourteen ethical principles will resolve all of them. C. Applying pressure to the wound will reduce the bleeding. D. Applying a certain set of rules will resolve many of them.
Top dollar.
Conventional thinking is that a company must pay _____________________ in order to get top executives to work for the company. A. At least $1 million per year in base salary. B. The market rate based on a calculation involving algebraic principles. C. More than its competitors. D. Top dollar.
A contract.
Every employment relationship between the employer and the employee is ultimately based on: A. The desires of the parties. B. The reasonable expectations of the employer. C. A confluence of circumstances. D. A contract.
Grippo should lose because she was not using the toaster for its intended use.
Grippo decided to warm up her hands by sticking them inside the toaster in her kitchen. Unfortunately, the hot coils inside the toaster burned her hands. She sued the toaster manufacturer on a products liability theory. What should be the result? A. Grippo should win because the hot coils inside the toaster caused her injuries. B. Grippo should win because the toaster was defectively designed. C. Grippo should lose because she assumed the risk of getting injured. D. Grippo should lose because she was not using the toaster for its intended use.
Disclosure rule.
In 2009, professional golfer Tiger Woods lost several endorsements (and substantial income) when his many extramarital affairs became public knowledge. Which ethical principle should Mr. Woods have used to avoid this situation? A. Doctrine of the mean. B. Utilitarianism. C. Theory of justice. D. Disclosure rule.
Neither A nor B.
For which of the following is Jin seeking general damages? A. The emergency room bill of $5,244.63. B. His lost income in the amount of $100.00. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B.
The $15.00 co-pay charge for the prescription.
For which of the following is Jin seeking special damages? A. Recurring pain in his right hand when it rained. B. The $15.00 co-pay charge for the prescription. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B.
Categorical imperative.
Denying a promotion to a good worker who has been with the company for ten years because she had an inaccurate statement on her resume (she said she had earned the MBA from CSUF when, in fact, she had taken only a few MBA classes at CSUF) is best justified by: A. Theory of justice. B. Conventionalist ethic. C. Intuition ethic. D. Categorical imperative.
Assumption of the risk.
Kaplan was waterskiing behind a boat driven by Lizzie. Kaplan was injured when Lizzie carelessly drove the boat into shallow water. Kaplan sued Lizzie for negligence. Which of the following is Lizzie's best defense? A. Comparative negligence. B. Third party fault. C. No causation. D. Assumption of the risk.
Intentional tort.
Packwood was driving very late at night (early in the morning?) on a deserted street when he came to a red light. He decided to run the red light since he thought no one was around. Alas, Packwood didn't see Nigel who was crossing the street with the "walk" signal. Packwood hit Nigel who was injured. Nigel sued Packwood due to this incident. Which of the following best characterizes this incident? A. Negligence. B. Intentional tort. C. Special damages. D. General damages.
Public relations.
Professional athletes such as basketball players in the NBA are tested for many drugs pursuant to their union contract. They are tested for performance-enhancing drugs as well as "recreational" drugs such as marijuana and cocaine. Why would the union contract permit testing for these "recreational" drugs when they do not enhance performance? A. Public relations. B. It is required by the Americans With Disabilities Act. C. "Recreational" drugs can be fatal. D. Kevin Durant is the best player in the NBA.
Utilitarianism.
Several years ago, all CSUF faculty took a 9.23% pay cut in exchange for a promise that no faculty member would lose his or her job. This is an example of: A. Theory of justice. B. Principle of equal freedom. C. Doctrine of the mean. D. Utilitarianism.
Washington should lose because marijuana is illegal under federal law.
Washington was fired from his job at a company in Fullerton after he tested positive for marijuana. (The drug test was legal since his job was driving large trucks that often contained flammable liquids.) Washington sued for wrongful employment termination since he had a valid medical marijuana card issued under California state law. How should the court rule? A. Washington should win because of his medical marijuana card. B. Washington should win because marijuana does not cause impaired driving. C. Washington should lose because marijuana is illegal under federal law. D. Washington should lose because marijuana is a psychedelic drug.
The question could provide the basis for religious discrimination.
What can be a problem with asking a job candidate at her job interview what church she attends? A. Religion is personal and should not be discussed in public. B. Any church is good so long as its members are having fun. C. Whatever you do, wash your hands. D. The question could provide the basis for religious discrimination.
The conventionalist ethic does not permit the violation of the law while the ends-means ethic does permit it.
Which of the following best shows the difference between the conventionalist ethic and the ends-means rule? A. The conventionalist ethic permits conduct that would normally be considered unethical while the ends-means ethic does not permit it. B. The conventionalist ethic does not permit conduct that would normally be considered to be unethical while the ends-means ethic does permit it. C. The conventionalist ethic permits the violation of the law while the ends-means ethic does not permit it. D. The conventionalist ethic does not permit the violation of the law while the ends-means ethic does permit it.
Loude was given an opportunity to respond to the charges.
Which of the following is the best argument against Loude's lawsuit? A. The supervisor did not act illegally or unethically when he threatened to call the police. B. Loude was given an opportunity to respond to the charges. C. The notice did not provide definitions for "attitude and production" or "the company's traditions." D. Loude sued the company for wrongful employment termination.
It seems unfair that one or a few people at the top make as much as the combined compensation of hundreds of workers at the same company.
Which of the following is the best criticism of executive compensation? A. There never seems to be any correlation between profits and executive compensation since a lot of luck is involved. B. Stock options are inherently unfair because stock prices can be influenced by an executive's hard work and creative thinking. C. Executives' salaries tend to cap out around $1 million pursuant to industry standards plus the value of bonuses and perks can be difficult to calculate. D. It seems unfair that one or a few people at the top make as much as the combined compensation of hundreds of workers at the same company.
Deterrence and compensation.
The American tort system currently has two purposes which are: A. Compensation and equity. B. Equity and restitution. C. Restitution and deterrence. D. Deterrence and compensation.
Both good and evil consequences.
The proportionality ethic applies to decisions having: A. Both good and evil consequences. B. Either good or evil consequences. C. Neither good nor evil consequences. D. None of the above.
Almost all of the companies included in the "peer group" have revenues that are substantially higher than Tootsie Roll Industries' revenue.
Which of the following is the best criticism of the "peer group" used Tootsie Roll Industries (a candy manufacturing company) which is used for one element of determining the company's executive compensation packages? A. Almost all of the companies included in the "peer group" have revenues that are substantially higher than Tootsie Roll Industries' revenue. B. Almost all of the companies included in the "peer group" have revenues that are substantially lower than Tootsie Roll Industries' revenue. C. Almost all of the companies included in the "peer group" are in the business of manufacturing candy. D. Almost all of the companies included in the "peer group" are not in the business of manufacturing candy.
It is the study of right and wrong in the context of the workplace.
Which of the following is the best definition of business ethics? A. It is the study of how what happens at work can impact your personal life. B. It is the study of how what happens in your personal life can impact your work. C. It is the study of right and wrong in the context of the workplace. D. It is the study of matters wholly unrelated to the study of ethics.
Sammy was driving over 100 miles per hour on the 91 freeway.
Which of the following is the best example of a breach of the duty of care for a negligence case? A. Sammy was driving over 100 miles per hour on the 91 freeway. B. Bree caused an accident when she took her eyes off the road. C. Bailey drives to CSUF from his home in Long Beach every day. D. Jalen went to Target to do some Christmas shopping.
The Ford Pinto's gas tank was aligned in such a way as to greatly increase the chances of a fire in the event that the car was rear-ended by another car
Which of the following is the best example of a design defect? A. The Ford Pinto's gas tank was aligned in such a way as to greatly increase the chances of a fire in the event that the car was rear-ended by another car. B. The instructions for taking a heart medication drug did not say anything about studies that showed the drug increased the chances of a heart attack by 30%. C. Storm was injured when she tried to climb up a bookshelf to retrieve her purse that had been placed on top of the bookshelf by some meddling kids. D. A machine at the Sanchez Company's factory malfunctioned and this caused several of its products to be incorrectly assembled.
A machine at the Sanchez Company's factory malfunctioned and this caused several of its products to be incorrectly assembled.
Which of the following is the best example of a manufacturing defect? A. The Ford Pinto's gas tank was aligned in such a way as to greatly increase the chances of a fire in the event that the car was rear-ended by another car. B. The instructions for taking a heart medication drug did not say anything about studies that showed the drug increased the chances of a heart attack by 30%. C. Storm was injured when she tried to climb up a bookshelf to retrieve her purse that had been placed on top of the bookshelf by some meddling kids. D. A machine at the Sanchez Company's factory malfunctioned and this caused several of its products to be incorrectly assembled.
Access to a luxury box at Honda Center.
Which of the following is the best example of a perquisite sometimes given to corporate executives? A. Stock options. B. Access to a luxury box at Honda Center. C. A salary in excess of $1 million per year. D. None of the above.
The instructions for taking a heart medication drug did not say anything about studies that showed the drug increased the chances of a heart attack by 30%.
Which of the following is the best example of a warning defect? A. The Ford Pinto's gas tank was aligned in such a way as to greatly increase the chances of a fire in the event that the car was rear-ended by another car. B. The instructions for taking a heart medication drug did not say anything about studies that showed the drug increased the chances of a heart attack by 30%. C. Storm was injured when she tried to climb up a bookshelf to retrieve her purse that had been placed on top of the bookshelf by some meddling kids. D. A machine at the Sanchez Company's factory malfunctioned and this caused several of its products to be incorrectly assembled.
Gayle told a county environmental compliance officer that her employer was illegally dumping toxic waste into the river.
Which of the following is the best example of a whistleblower? A. Barbara told her friend that her employer was illegally dumping toxic waste into the river. B. Susan told her neighbor that her employer was illegally dumping toxic waste into the river. C. Gayle told a county environmental compliance officer that her employer was illegally dumping toxic waste into the river. D. Annie told her business law professor that her employer was illegally dumping toxic waste into the river.
Ketan was a vegetarian and he owned several Wendy's restaurants.
Which of the following is the best example of amorality in action? A. Ketan was a vegetarian and he owned several Wendy's restaurants. B. Ketan loved to eat hamburgers and he owned several Wendy's restaurants. C. Ketan went to the local zoo about once every month since he loved animals. D. Ketan was not religious but he went to church with his wife to make her happy.
Pham was kind and respectful to her family but she was very unpleasant to her classmates at her school.
Which of the following is the best example of amorality in action? A. Pham liked everyone at her school; it did not matter if the person was rich, poor, a student, or a professor. B. Pham liked some people at her school; others, she did not like. C. Pham was kind and respectful to her family but she was very unpleasant to her classmates at her school. D. Pham was kind and respectful to her family and she treated her classmates at her school the same way.
Nguyen refused to work during college basketball season (approximately five months) so he was fired.
Which of the following is the best example of an employee who was fired for good cause? A. Nguyen refused to falsely testify in court about an accident at his employer's factory so he was fired. B. Nguyen refused to work during college basketball season (approximately five months) so he was fired. C. Nguyen gave a Starbucks gift card to his boss who was allergic to coffee (Nguyen didn't know) so he was fired. D. Nguyen was promised a "lifetime job" with the company but he died suddenly so he was fired.
Nguyen refused to falsely testify in court about an accident at his employer's factory so he was fired.
Which of the following is the best example of an employee who was fired in violation of public policy? A. Nguyen refused to falsely testify in court about an accident at his employer's factory so he was fired. B. Nguyen refused to work during college basketball season (approximately five months) so he was fired. C. Nguyen gave a Starbucks gift card to his boss who was allergic to coffee (Nguyen didn't know) so he was fired. D. Nguyen was promised a "lifetime job" with the company but he died suddenly so he was fired.
Emilia typically wore dresses in public because women in her family traditionally favored dresses.
Which of the following is the best example of business ethics guided by culture? A. Emilia usually consulted with her lawyer before she fired any of her employees. B. Emilia typically wore dresses in public because women in her family traditionally favored dresses. C. Emilia generally followed guidelines set forth in the Bible in conducting business. D. Emilia never offered extra credit to her students because she believed grades should be based on regularly-assigned work.
Jon hated black people because that is how he was raised.
Which of the following is the best example of business ethics guided by culture? A. Jon hated black people because that is how he was raised. B. Chick-Fil-A has a company policy of closing its restaurants on Sundays. C. "Sentiment is all right up in the part of the city where your home is. But downtown, no."(Daniel Drew, 1797-1879.) D. The Connor Corporation had a "zero tolerance" policy about sexual harassment in order to avoid legal problems.
Emilia usually consulted with her lawyer before she fired any of her employees.
Which of the following is the best example of business ethics guided by law? A. Emilia usually consulted with her lawyer before she fired any of her employees. B. Emilia typically wore dresses in public because women in her family traditionally favored dresses. C. Emilia generally followed guidelines set forth in the Bible in conducting business. D. Emilia never offered extra credit to her students because she believed grades should be based on regularly-assigned work.
The Connor Corporation had a "zero tolerance" policy about sexual harassment in order to avoid legal problems.
Which of the following is the best example of business ethics guided by law? A. Jon hated black people because that is how he was raised. B. Chick-Fil-A has a company policy of closing its restaurants on Sundays. C. "Sentiment is all right up in the part of the city where your home is. But downtown, no."(Daniel Drew, 1797-1879.) D. The Connor Corporation had a "zero tolerance" policy about sexual harassment in order to avoid legal problems.
Do yielded the right of way to Tran when Tran was trying to turn right on to Nutwood Avenue to leave CSUF.
Which of the following is the best example of the rights ethic in action? A. Do yielded the right of way to Tran when Tran was trying to turn right on to Nutwood Avenue to leave CSUF. B. "Your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins." C. Heen, a business owner, decided to reduce all employees' pay by 10% instead of terminating the employment of some of her employees. D. Smith agreed to teach three nights per week to help the school even though it would deprive him of time with his family.
Some students used their best efforts to evaluate their professors since they believed that was how they would want to be evaluated by their professors in the grading process.
Which of the following is the best example of the students' following the Golden Rule? A. Some students used their best efforts to evaluate their professors since they believed that was how they would want to be evaluated by their professors in the grading process. B. Some students would purposely miss class on the day designated for student evaluations. C. Some students, after not maintaining regular attendance during the semester, would make a point of attending class on the day designated for student evaluations even though these students would not be very well-informed about the professor or the class. D. Some students would write false statements about a professor they personally disliked in an attempt to discredit the professor and ruin the professor's career.
Some students would write false statements about a professor they personally disliked in an attempt to discredit the professor and ruin the professor's career.
Which of the following is the best example of the students' following the end-means doctrine? A. Some students used their best efforts to evaluate their professors since they believed that was how they would want to be evaluated by their professors in the grading process. B. Some students would purposely miss class on the day designated for student evaluations. C. Some students, after not maintaining regular attendance during the semester, would make a point of attending class on the day designated for student evaluations even though these students would not be very well-informed about the professor or the class. D. Some students would write false statements about a professor they personally disliked in an attempt to discredit the professor and ruin the professor's career.
The right to equal protection under the laws guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
Which of the following is the best example of the theory of justice in action? A. Microsoft's high market share permits it to set high prices for its products. B. The right to equal protection under the laws guaranteed by the United States Constitution. C. Chuckster let another car change lanes in front of him since that is what Chuckster hoped other drivers would do for him. D. Eva worked every day at her job which sometimes caused her to miss family dinners and other fun events.
Negligence.
Which of the following is the most popular legal theory in tort cases? A. Breach of express warranty. B. Breach of implied warranty. C. Products liability. D. Negligence.
"I never took stock in a man who mixed up business with anything else."
Which of the following quotations can be attributed to Daniel Drew? A. "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes." B. "It's all for a good cause." C. "I never took stock in a man who mixed up business with anything else." D. "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."
"Here's how we get around that."
California law requires that students have 100 minutes of physical education per week. A school did not offer physical education classes. Its position was that, since at least one teacher supervised recess and lunch when the students would play, the school fulfilled the "100 minutes" requirement. Which of the following sentiments would support this position? A. "No one will ever know." B. "Here's how we get around that." C. "What's in it for me?" D. "We didn't have this conversation."
The IRS allows only $1 million per year to be tax deductible.
36. Top executive salaries are usually capped out at $1 million per year because: A. Everyone wants to be a millionaire. B. It is a very competitive salary. C. The IRS allows only $1 million per year to be tax deductible. D. This is a number that looks good for the company and the executive.
An executive has the right to buy the company's stock at the price as of a pre-determined date which can result in a hefty profit if the stock's value increases over time.
37. Which of the following is the best definition of stock options? A. An executive has the right to buy the company's stock at the price as of a pre-determined date which can result in a hefty profit if the stock's value increases over time. B. An executive has the right to buy the company's stock at the price as of a to-be-determined date which can result in a hefty profit if the stock's value increases over time. C. An executive has the right to buy the company's stock at its lowest price within the last five years which can result in a hefty profit if the stock's value increases over time. D. An executive has the right to buy the company's stock at its highest price within the last five years which can result in a hefty profit if the stock's value increases over time.
Mongo was on a business trip for his employer; while he was on the trip, he engaged in an extramarital affair.
The expression of "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" would best apply to which of the following situations? A. Mongo was on a business trip for his employer; while he was on the trip, he engaged in an extramarital affair. B. Bart was on a business trip for his employer; while he was on the trip, he drank several beers with one of the employer's clients. C. Hedley was on a business trip for his employer; while he was on the trip, he failed to get any customers for his employer. D. Waco was on a business trip for his employer; while he was on the trip, he violated several of his employer's policies.
"Let the buyer beware."
The phrase "caveat emptor" means: A. "Let the buyer beware." B. "Seek and ye shall find." C. "Can I play with madness." D. "This for that."
Bond should lose since an employer can require a pre-employment drug test for any type of job.
Bond applied for a sales job at Moneypenny Corporation ("the corporation"). The job would involve marketing the corporation's product and interacting with customers electronically and in person. The corporation hired Bond on the condition that he would have to pass a drug test before starting work. Bond tested positive for heroin so the corporation withdrew its job offer. Bond sued the corporation for violating his right to privacy. What should be the result? A. Bond should win since the general rule is that an employer cannot require an employee to submit to a drug test. B. Bond should win since the job at the corporation did not involve any issues of public safety. C. Bond should lose since employers have a right to maintain a productive, drug-free workplace through reasonable procedures. D. Bond should lose since an employer can require a pre-employment drug test for any type of job.
A warning sign that you are on thin ethical ice.
If your supervisor at work instructs you to "shred that document" you should regard that instruction as: A. A warning sign that you are on thin ethical ice. B. A warning sign that disobedience could cost you a job. C. A warning sign that the document could be important. D. A warning sign that your supervisor is lazy.
She should win because Ontario's negligence led to the explosion which injured Lauren.
Lauren was an employee of the gas company. Her job was to fix broken gas lines. A gas line owned by the gas company was broken when Ontario drove off the road and struck the gas line. While she was fixing the gas line, Lauren was injured in an explosion. Lauren sued Ontario for negligence. What should be the result of Lauren's lawsuit? A. She should win because Ontario's negligence led to the explosion which injured Lauren. B. She should win because Ontario breached the duty of care he owed Lauren. C. She should lose because the explosion was not a foreseeable result of Ontario's driving off the road. D. She should lose because she assumed the risk of being injured while doing her job.
Putin should win because of a warning defect.
Putin, a recent immigrant from Russia, was given a clothes iron for Christmas. The iron included warnings in several languages. In English, the warning was "Do not iron clothes while wearing them." However, the Russian translation (the only one Putin could understand) said "Please warm your clothes and hands with this iron." One cold morning, Putin put his hands on the iron and sustained severe burns. He sued the manufacturer on a product liability theory. What should be the result of Putin's lawsuit? A. Putin should win because of a manufacturing defect. B. Putin should win because of design defect. C. Putin should win because of a warning defect. D. None of the above.
Comparative negligence.
Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following: Jin, a recent immigrant from Korea who knew very little English, was placed in an advanced woodshop class at his high school. State law required all students in the class to be at least 16 years old but Jin was only 14 years old. A few minutes before the class ended one day, the teacher stepped out of the room to socialize with another teacher, and Jin and a friend, Kim, decided to see who could place his hand closest to an electric buzzsaw while it was on without touching it. Unfortunately, Jin lost the competition when the saw cut off his right pinky finger before the saw could be turned off. When it was all said and done, Jin had an emergency room bill of $5,244.63. He also incurred a $15.00 charge for prescription drugs ($15.00 co-pay). He was unable to work for one week and he lost income in the amount of $100.00 (10 hours x $10/hour). Jin was unable to play baseball for the high school team for the rest of the season (he had been the starting shortstop) which made him sad since his team won the championship without him. He was also the subject of much ridicule by his friends who gave him nicknames like "Four Fingers" and "No Pinky." He also experienced recurring pain in his right hand when it rained. Jin sued the high school on a negligence theory. (Question 1 is on this page; questions 2 and 3 are on the next page.) Which of the following is the best defense for the high school? A. Assumption of the risk. B. Third party fault. C. No causation. D. Comparative negligence.
Third party fault against St. Eligius Hospital.
Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following: Roman was driving his car under the speed limit on Nutwood Avenue near CSUF when he suddenly discovered that his brakes did not work. As a result, he was unable to stop at the red light at the intersection of Nutwood Avenue and Folino Drive. The crosswalk was full of students walking toward CSUF to take final exams. Roman struck a student, Greek, who was injured. Greek was immediately transported to St. Eligius Hospital where he received negligent medical care. Due to this negligent medical care, Greek's medical bills were approximately ten times greater than they would have been had he received proper medical care. Greek sued Roman and St. Eligius Hospital for negligence. 20. Which of the following is Roman's best defense to Greek's lawsuit? A. Comparative negligence. B. Assumption of the risk. C. Third party fault against the manufacturer of the car. D. Third party fault against St. Eligius Hospital.
Loude was never given notice of any specific charges of unsatisfactory performance.
Questions 33 and 34 are based on the following: Loude worked for a company pursuant to an employment contract that stated: "Loude can be terminated from his job only for unsatisfactory performance which must be disproved by Loude. The company must give notice of specific charges of unsatisfactory performance. Loude must be given an opportunity to respond to the charges." On December 1, 2015, Loude's supervisor handed a document entitled "Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance" to Loude. This notice stated: "Notice is given that Loude will be terminated unless he proves that his attitude and production are consistent with the company's traditions." (The notice did not provide definitions for "attitude and production" or "the company's traditions.") The supervisor asked Loude about "why is your attitude and production so bad?" Loude replied that he didn't know what to say so the supervisor told Loude that he was fired and to "leave the company's property or I will call the police." Loude sued the company for wrongful employment termination. (Questions 33 and 34 are on the next page.) 33. Which of the following is the best argument in support of Loude's lawsuit? A. Loude was never given notice of any specific charges of unsatisfactory performance. B. Loude was told to leave the company's property or the supervisor would call the police. C. Loude was not given an opportunity to respond to the charges. D. Loude was handed a "Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance."
It is illegal because it could provide information that could be used by someone who wanted to discriminate on the basis of national origin.
The teacher job application for Victory Christian Schools in Newport Beach included a space for a job applicant to provide his or her place of birth. Which of the following is true about this inquiry? A. It is legal because religious institutions like Christian schools are not subject to employment discrimination laws. B. It is legal because a teacher's place of birth is a BFOQ since many subjects taught in school involve the American way of life. C. It is illegal because it could provide information that could be used by someone who wanted to discriminate on the basis of race. D. It is illegal because it could provide information that could be used by someone who wanted to discriminate on the basis of national origin.
Policy decision.
The theory of products liability was developed as a: A. Result of evolution of the common law. B. Reaction to public opinion. C. Policy decision. D. Mistake
A baker refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding reception because he asked several respected citizens in his town about it and they all said that "marriage is one man and one woman only."
Which of the following is the best example of business ethics guided by philosophy? A. A baker refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding reception because he believed in the "marriage is one man and one woman only" scenario presented in the Bible. B. A baker refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding reception because he had been raised by his parents and grandparents to believe that "marriage is one man and one woman only." C. A baker refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding reception because the state in which the wedding reception was to take place had a law that said that "marriage is one man and one woman only." D. A baker refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding reception because he asked several respected citizens in his town about it and they all said that "marriage is one man and one woman only."
Chick-Fil-A has a company policy of closing its restaurants on Sundays.
Which of the following is the best example of business ethics guided by religion? A. Jon hated people from other countries because that is how he was raised. B. Chick-Fil-A has a company policy of closing its restaurants on Sundays. C. "Sentiment is all right up in the part of the city where your home is. But downtown, no."(Daniel Drew, 1797-1879.) D. The Connor Corporation had a "zero tolerance" policy about sexual harassment in order to avoid legal problems.
Johnson never could play softball again.
Which of the following is the best example of general damages in a products liability case? A. Johnson never could throw a ball very well anyway. B. Johnson never could play softball again. C. Johnson was billed $100.00 for parking at the hospital. D. Johnson's insurance company paid her hospital bill.
Ketan loved to eat hamburgers and he owned several Wendy's restaurants.
Which of the following is the best example of moral unity in action? A. Ketan was a vegetarian and he owned several Wendy's restaurants. B. Ketan loved to eat hamburgers and he owned several Wendy's restaurants. C. Ketan went to the local zoo about once every month since he loved animals. D. Ketan was not religious but he went to church with his wife to make her happy.
Pham liked everyone at her school; it did not matter if the person was rich, poor, a student, or a professor.
Which of the following is the best example of moral unity in action? A. Pham liked everyone at her school; it did not matter if the person was rich, poor, a student, or a professor. B. Pham liked some people at her school; others, she did not like. C. Pham was kind and respectful to her family but she was very unpleasant to her classmates at her school. D. Pham was kind and respectful to her family and she treated her classmates at her school the same way.
Masters was billed $815.00 for the ambulance ride to the hospital.
Which of the following is the best example of special damages in a products liability case? A. Masters was billed $815.00 for the ambulance ride to the hospital. B. Masters was very upset about getting injured. C. Masters was unable to play softball for a month. D. Masters was awarded $50,000.00 by the jury for pain and suffering.
Rune decided to not punch his teacher because he knew that the teacher would be seriously injured if everyone in the class did so.
Which of the following is the best example of the categorical imperative in action? A. Rune decided to eat more fruit because he thought it was good for his health. B. Rune decided to eat more fruit because he wanted his wife to love him for it. C. Rune decided to not punch his teacher because he knew that the teacher would be seriously injured if he did so. D. Rune decided to not punch his teacher because he knew that the teacher would be seriously injured if everyone in the class did so.
Jimmy told Louisa "I love you the best" but he still went out with other women.
Which of the following is the best example of the conventionalist ethic in action? A. Jimmy told Louisa "I love you the best" but this was not true. B. Jimmy told Louisa "I love you the best" and this was true. C. Jimmy told Louisa "I love you the best" but he still went out with other women. D. Jimmy told Louisa "I love you the best."
In order to lose weight (five pounds), Elisha went on a diet that was designed to help her lose the weight in a year.
Which of the following is the best example of the doctrine of the mean in action? (Elisha weighs about 125 pounds.) A. In order to lose weight (five pounds), Elisha went on a diet that was designed to help her lose the weight in one day. B. In order to lose weight (five pounds), Elisha went on a diet that was designed to help her lose the weight in one week. C. In order to lose weight (five pounds), Elisha went on a diet that was designed to help her lose the weight in a year. D. In order to lose weight (five pounds), Elisha went on a diet that was designed to help her lose the weight by the time she died.
Louis had a bad feeling when he entered the classroom and saw Professor Schnickelfritz for the first time.
Which of the following is the best example of the intuition ethic in action? A. Louis had a bad feeling when he entered the classroom and saw Professor Schnickelfritz for the first time. B. Louis cheated on the final exam in Professor Schnickelfritz's class because he had not studied. C. Louis decided to follow all traffic laws while driving since he did not want to get another traffic ticket. D. Louis treated everyone equally because his parents had taught him that it was the right thing to do.
Microsoft's high market share permits it to set high prices for its products.
Which of the following is the best example of the might-equals-right ethic in action? A. Microsoft's high market share permits it to set high prices for its products. B. The right to equal protection under the laws guaranteed by the United States Constitution. C. Chuckster let another car change lanes in front of him since that is what Chuckster hoped other drivers would do for him. D. Eva worked every day at her job which sometimes caused her to miss family dinners and other fun events
"Your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins."
Which of the following is the best example of the principle of equal freedom in action? A. Do yielded the right of way to Tran when Tran was trying to turn right on to Nutwood Avenue to leave CSUF. B. "Your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins." C. Heen, a business owner, decided to reduce all employees' pay by 10% instead of terminating the employment of some of her employees. D. Smith agreed to teach three nights per week to help the school even though it would deprive him of time with his family.
The threat of a judgment of damages is designed to serve as a deterrent to manufacturing defective products.
Why is an injunction ordinarily not available as a remedy in a civil case involving a defective product? A. The threat of a judgment of damages is designed to serve as a deterrent to manufacturing defective products. B. Legal proceedings can be unpredictable and therefore an injunction would not remedy the situation C. Two men will be working together in the fields, and one will be taken, the other left. D. An injunction is an extraordinary remedy which will be awarded in the most unusual cases only.
Manufacturing was a big part of the American economy.
Why were American courts reluctant to rule against manufacturing (and other business interests) during the Industrial Revolution? A. Conservative politicians would only appoint conservative judges. B. Manufacturing was a big part of the American economy. C. Products liability did not become law until the second half of the 20th Century. D. The duty of care was not clear at that time.
