Question 1

Organizational ethics are learned by:

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A)  tracking the failures of those who are caught in business scandals.
B)  attending business classes and regularly taking notes.
C)  observing the actions of others.
D)  attending corporate responsibility seminars.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Businesses are also partially responsible for promoting social justice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following reflects the desire of an ethical manager to achieve a "win-win" relationship with others?

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A)  Is it balanced?
B)  How will it make me feel about myself?
C)  Is it legal?
D)  How can I benefit at the expense of others?E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In order to be successful,efforts to improve the ethical behaviour of businesses must begin with top management's support of a corporate code of conduct.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The purpose of the Federal Accountability Act is to:

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A)  ensure that whistle-blowers within the government receive due recognition and reward.
B)  restrict the investigation of any wrongdoing that occurs within the public sector.
C)  ensure that any corporate whistle-blower in Canada is reimbursed for lost wages if they are fired by their employers.
D)  protect government employees from reprisal for making good faith allegations of wrongdoing.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Determining what is involved for a firm to be socially responsible:

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A)  varies from industry to industry.
B)  helps government officials develop appropriate legislation.
C)  is easy.
D)  varies even among those who are interested in corporate responsibility.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

An integrity-based ethics code moves beyond legal compliance in order to create a "do-the-right-thing" climate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In reality,ethical behaviour depends on the situation.For example,in negotiating a contract with your employees,the way they win higher wages is by you losing the fight to hold down labour costs.Often,it is a win-lose relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Avoiding lawsuits is one reason to manage a firm ethically.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

My only social responsibility is to make a profit.I will show my concern for society by providing my customers with a product that they need and desire.These statements are consistent with the concept of corporate social responsibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The triple-bottom line measures:

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A)  economic,social,and environmental parameters.
B)  profits,people,and places.
C)  social audit performance.
D)  public private partnerships.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A firm's triple-bottom line looks at a company's positive economic contributions,as well as the environmental and social value they add and destroy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Businesses can have either a positive or negative impact on society,although the news coverage tends to focus on the negative.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many Canadian companies are demanding socially responsible behaviour from their international suppliers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To be effective,an organization's code of ethics needs to be communicated to outsiders such as suppliers,subcontractors,and customers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In 2014 a Conservative Party staffer was found guilty under the Elections Act of willfully preventing a voter from casting a ballot.This is an example of behaviour that is _______.

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A)  ethical
B)  predictable
C)  illegal
D)  legal but unethicalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Ethical behaviour will result in all of the following  except :

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A)  negative publicity from the news media.
B)  improved self-esteem.
C)  greater trust and cooperation between employees and managers.
D)  balanced,fair agreements that create benefits for all involved.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Behaviour that is in conflict with your values and sense of right and wrong can damage your self-esteem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When faced with an ethical dilemma it might be helpful to ask yourself,is it legal? Give an example of a situation where you could ask yourself,am I violating any law or company policy?

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Question 20

Hear no evil,see no evil,speak no evil is the best policy for Canadian firms to follow in their dealings with corrupt foreign suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Ethics and Social Responsibility

When faced with an ethical dilemma it might be helpful to ask yourself,is it legal? Give an example of a situation where you could ask yourself,am I violating any law or company policy?

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Behaviour that is in conflict with your values and sense of right and wrong can damage your self-esteem.

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Businesses are also partially responsible for promoting social justice.

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Many Canadian companies are demanding socially responsible behaviour from their international suppliers.

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The purpose of the Federal Accountability Act is to:

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Determining what is involved for a firm to be socially responsible:

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In 2014 a Conservative Party staffer was found guilty under the Elections Act of willfully preventing a voter from casting a ballot.This is an example of behaviour that is _______.

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Hear no evil,see no evil,speak no evil is the best policy for Canadian firms to follow in their dealings with corrupt foreign suppliers.

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Organizational ethics are learned by:

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To be effective,an organization's code of ethics needs to be communicated to outsiders such as suppliers,subcontractors,and customers.

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A firm's triple-bottom line looks at a company's positive economic contributions,as well as the environmental and social value they add and destroy.

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Which of the following reflects the desire of an ethical manager to achieve a "win-win" relationship with others?

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Avoiding lawsuits is one reason to manage a firm ethically.

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An integrity-based ethics code moves beyond legal compliance in order to create a "do-the-right-thing" climate.

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My only social responsibility is to make a profit.I will show my concern for society by providing my customers with a product that they need and desire.These statements are consistent with the concept of corporate social responsibility.

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In order to be successful,efforts to improve the ethical behaviour of businesses must begin with top management's support of a corporate code of conduct.

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Ethical behaviour will result in all of the following except :

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The triple-bottom line measures:

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Businesses can have either a positive or negative impact on society,although the news coverage tends to focus on the negative.

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In reality,ethical behaviour depends on the situation.For example,in negotiating a contract with your employees,the way they win higher wages is by you losing the fight to hold down labour costs.Often,it is a win-lose relationship.

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