Ethics Questions

In the war on terror, military forces have dropped bombs on various targets. The commander of a unit decides not to bomb a certain target because of intelligence that says numerous civilians are currently located there as well as enemy militants. This decision is based on a(n) _____ approach.A. moral-rightsB. compensatory justiceC. individualismD. utilitarian

_____ statements define fundamental values and reference organizational responsibilities, products, and employees.A. ComplianceB. Policy-basedC. DisclosureD. Principle-based

One expert on business ethics suggests that managers can ask themselves the following five questions to help resolve ethical dilemmas. Which of the following questions is NOT included among those five?A. What's in it for me?B. What will be the long-term impact for myself and important stakeholders?C. What can I realistically get away with?D. What rules, policies, or social norms apply?

Which of the following would be a policy-based statement within a company's code of ethics?A. "The success of our business is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, customers, and shareholders."B. "We all deserve to work in an environment where we are treated with dignity and respect."C. "Managers have a responsibility to create an open and supportive environment where employees feel comfortable raising such questions."D. "We must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, our ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing our jobs."

As a company executive, the chief ethics officer is responsible for:A. overseeing all aspects of ethics and legal compliance.B. coordinating all four criteria of the company's social responsibility.C. directing decisions about the economic responsibility of the company.D. single-handedly ensuring the company's triple bottom line.

Which of the following descriptions best defines corporate social responsibility?A. In taking actions, organizational managers make choices that will enhance the welfare and interests of both society and their organizations.B. Management conducts a process of raising capital through small amounts of money from a large number of investors, using channels such as social media and the Internet.C. Organizations introduce products, services, or processes that radically change competition in an industry.D. It guides management as they initiate a business venture, organize necessary resources, and take on the associated risks and rewards.

Which of the following would be included in the Planet part of an organization's triple bottom line?A. Commitment to environmental sustainabilityB. Fair labor practicesC. Financial resultsD. Contributions to the community

In order to keep costs low and remain competitive in the market, Carrier has decided to move much of its production facility to Mexico. This decision was based on the _____ approach.A. procedural justiceB. utilitarianC. moral-rightsD. distributive justice

Tracy operates from a higher level of development and as a manager, she focuses on the needs of followers, encouraging others to think for themselves. Tracy is a(n):A. authoritarian leader.B. collaborative leader.C. conforming leader.D. servant leader.

The justice approach holds that moral decisions must be based on standards of equity, fairness, and impartiality. Which of the following is not among the three types of justice that are specifically of concern to managers?A. DistributiveB. CompensatoryC. ProceduralD. Personal

At the postconventional level of moral development, individuals:A. obey authority to avoid detrimental personal consequences.B. value personal values more than others' expectations.C. are guided by an internal set of values based on universal principles of justice and right.D. conform to the expectations of good behavior.

Which of the following best describes a corporation's discretionary responsibility?A. To make decisions that enable it to gain at the expense of society as a wholeB. To fulfill economic goals within the framework of legal requirementsC. To operate on a profit-oriented basis, with its sole mission being to increase its profitsD. To go beyond societal expectations to contribute to a community's welfare

To measure the level of managerial success of decisions based on sustainability, managers use a:A. task force.B. utilitarian approach.C. stakeholder map.D. triple bottom line.

As marketing director at her firm, Julia is leading a team that is conducting forums with customers about potential adaptations to a current product line, making those products more responsive to customers' needs. These forums are part of the company's _____ responsibilities.A. economicB. ethicalC. discretionaryD. legal

Companies may fare poorly when they use economic criteria as their only measure of responsibility, which is sometimes called:A. the triple bottom line.B. organizational virtuousness.C. the profit-maximizing view.D. stakeholder mapping.

Atlantic Healthcare provides free daycare for preschool-aged children of its employees. This _____ of the organization provides a positive human impact and unconditional society betterment for its own sake rather than for economic reasons.A. triple bottom lineB. virtuousnessC. act of sustainabilityD. stakeholder mapping

As Diego and his management team make strategic decisions, they factor in environmental and social concerns, making sure to consider the long-term effects of those decisions. They operate with a philosophy of:A. scientific management.B. social learning.C. sustainability.D. scenario building.

At the postconventional level of moral development, managers:A. encourage interpersonal relationships and cooperation through their leadership style.B. prefer work-group collaboration for accomplishing organizational goals.C. use a coercive style of leadership.D. encourage others to think for themselves and focus on the needs of their followers.

The production line that Hugo oversees has just malfunctioned and caused an accident that injured one worker. Hugo, to fulfill the company's _____ responsibility, will file a report and cooperate with OSHA inspectors in their investigation of the accident.A. economicB. ethicalC. discretionaryD. legal

The social performance model for evaluating a company's social responsiveness uses four criteria. They are:A. legal, economic, social, and humane.B. professional, legal, financial, and human resources.C. economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary.D. sustainability, economic, legal, and stakeholder.