Question $1$

$5$

Points

A whistle$-$blower is a person who:

announces the beginning and end of a work shift.

praises his or her own accomplishments.

does public relations work for a company.

reports illegal or unethical conduct within his or her organization.

Question $2$

$5$

Points

Business ethics is well$-$defined rules for appropriate business behavior.

True

False

Question $3$

$5$

Points

Fairness and honesty in business are two important ethical concerns.

True

False

Question $4$

$5$

Points

Much consumer$-$oriented legislation has grown out of the statement of six rights, which became known as the Consumer Bill of Rights.

True

False

Question $5$

$5$

Points

Ranee is a businessperson who works for a successful and admired Fortune $500$ company. About how often is Ranee likely to encounter ethical issues in the workplace?

Once or twice during her career

About two to three times per year

On a daily basis

Almost every week

Question $6$

$5$

Points

Taking credit for others' ideas or work or not meeting one's commitments in a mutual agreement are ethical issues concerning:

fairness and honesty.

organizational relationships.

conflict of interest.

communications.

Question $7$

$5$

Points

Bribes are ethical only under certain circumstances.

True

False

Question $8$

$5$

Points

When medical research indicated that a high$-$fiber diet might help reduce one's risk of colon cancer, a few producers of fiber cereals suggested in their advertisements that if you eat fiber cereal, you will not get cancer. This is an example of:

an unethical organizational relationship.

unethical communications.

a conflict of interest.

social responsibility.

Question $9$

$5$

Points

You are the decision maker for purchasing office equipment in your organization. One sales representative privately offers you season tickets to the Chicago Bears if you help him out. This tactic is:

a bribe.

ethical.

a common business practice.

a corporate discount.

Question $10$

$5$

Points

The individual factor affecting ethical behavior includes one's moral values and central attitudes.

True

False

Question $11$

$5$

Points

All of the following are factors that affect the level of ethical behavior in an organization except:

moral values.

demographic factors.

social factors.

individual factors.

Question $12$

$5$

Points

What is probably the most effective way for a company to encourage ethical behavior?

Develop and enforce a written code of ethics for the organization.

Have ethics training sessions for interested employees.

Threaten employees with immediate termination for unethical behavior.

Post signs discouraging sexual harassment and discrimination.

Question $13$

$5$

Points

When faced with an ethical conflict, a manager should always consider only what is best for the company.

True

False

Question $14$

$5$

Points

Which of the following scenarios provides the best example of whistle$-$blowing?

Christine tells her husband about illegal environmental dumping she suspects her company is doing.

Jonathon fails to meet his sales quota for the month and is reported to the regional manager for special review.

Marie has grown tired of her company's unsafe practices and reports them to OSHA, a governmental

agency that regulates safety.

William gives an interview on NBC$\text{'}$s Dateline about the opportunities available at his company.

Question $15$

$5$

Points

The recognition that business activities affect society and the consideration of that impact when making business decisions is referred to as community responsibility.

True

False

Question $16$

$5$

Points

With whom does social responsibility of business have to begin?

Society

Consumers

Government

Management

Question $17$

$5$

Points

The major forces in consumerism are:

individual consumer advocates.

individual consumer advocates.consumer organizations.

consumer education programs.

all of the above.

Question $18$

$5$

Points

A plan designed to increase the number of minority employees within an organization is known as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

True

False

Question $19$

$5$

Points

A government agency with the power to investigate complaints of discrimination and to sue firms practicing employment discrimination is known as the:

Better Business Bureau.

Civil Service Commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Interstate Commerce Commission.

Question $20$

$5$

Points

A program to implement social responsibility in business begins with:

total commitment of top management.

careful planning.

a board of directors meeting.

appointment of a director.

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