Which statement reflects the difficulty companies face when requiring international suppliers to follow environmental and human rights standards set by U.S. firms?

a.Both economics and culture enter into the discussion of fairness concerning international suppliers who do business with U.S. firms.

b. its the age-old reality: Out-of-sight, out-of-mind. U.S. companies tend to overlook and forget human rights abuses abroad.

c U.S. companies follow the lead of consumers, and at this time, there is no evidence of a trend toward concern for better human rights and environmental standards.

d Multinational corporations are committed to operating within the legal limits of U.S. law. U.S. law does not require U.S. firms to comply because of competitive advantage concerns.

2)Government and business leaders are being held to

Multiple Choice

a.higher ethical standards in the United States, but lower ethical standards elsewhere.

b.lower ethical standards than in the past.

c.higher ethical standards than in the past.

d. ethical standards that are often unreasonable and cannot be met by most leaders.

3.Kendra works as a salesperson at an appliance store. Her boss instructs employees to steer all customers to higher-priced models with extra features, as these appliances generate more profit for the store. Sometimes Kendra feels guilty about misleading customers who just want basic features. According to Norman Vincent Peale, which question should Kendra refer to as she proceeds to make an ethical decision?

Multiple Choice

How does this practice make me feel about myself?

Is this action something the boss would like to promote among workers?

How can my decision help elevate my own status within the firm?

Does the action I am about to take follow universal business practices?