Question 1

All of the following are characteristics of an effective ethics officer except:

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A)  capacity to serve as a counselor and an investigator.
B)  good communication skills.
C)  a background in human resource management.
D)  ability to relate with employees at every level of the company.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A phone call to a government official by an employee of the XYZ Corporation disclosed the deception and dishonesty of the firm's accounting records.This employee played the role of a:

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A)  cheerleader.
B)  horn blower.
C)  whistleblower.
D)  moral policeman.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Ethical problems and issues of social responsibility are:

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A)  not unique to Canada.
B)  less important now than in the past.
C)  unique to firms involved in global trade.
D)  unique to Canada.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Charges of unethical business practices are common outside Canada.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A social audit attempts to measure a firm's progress in the area of worker-management relations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Businesses recognize that pressure to violate ethical standards can come from either inside or outside of the firm.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

While it is easy to criticize business for moral and ethical shortcomings,it is important to remember that:

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A)  when in Rome,do what the Romans do.
B)  the ends justify the means.
C)  each of us have moral shortcomings as well.
D)  values must sometimes be compromised to satisfy investors' demand for profits.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Ethics and legality are:

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A)  exactly the same.
B)  the only two steps to consider during any business action.
C)  two different things.
D)  essentially the same.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Individuals who can set a positive tone,relate well to others and communicate effectively make the most effective ethics officers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Applying the ethical standards of Canada to foreign firms is more difficult than judging the behaviour of Canadian firms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Promoting social justice is a responsibility of society,but not businesses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

has been accused by human rights and labour groups of treating its workers poorly while lavishing millions of dollars on star athletes to endorse its products.

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A)  McDonald's
B)  Phillips-Van Heusen
C)  Sears
D)  NikeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The majority of CEOs blame unethical employee conduct on:

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A)  the breakdown of traditional religious institutions.
B)  a failure of leadership to establish ethical standards.
C)  the nation's business schools that tolerate unethical behaviour in students.
D)  the increase in lawsuits used to avoid personal responsibility.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following activities would generally not be included in the social audit of a business?

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A)  Employee-related activities.
B)  Support for higher education,the arts,and non-profit groups.
C)  Comparisons of profits versus the profits of other firms.
D)  Consumer activities such as product safety,honest advertising,and fair pricing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Ethics and Social Responsibility

The majority of CEOs blame unethical employee conduct on:

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Businesses recognize that pressure to violate ethical standards can come from either inside or outside of the firm.

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While it is easy to criticize business for moral and ethical shortcomings,it is important to remember that:

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Promoting social justice is a responsibility of society,but not businesses.

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Individuals who can set a positive tone,relate well to others and communicate effectively make the most effective ethics officers.

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All of the following are characteristics of an effective ethics officer except:

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Ethics and legality are:

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Ethical problems and issues of social responsibility are:

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has been accused by human rights and labour groups of treating its workers poorly while lavishing millions of dollars on star athletes to endorse its products.

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Which of the following activities would generally not be included in the social audit of a business?

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A phone call to a government official by an employee of the XYZ Corporation disclosed the deception and dishonesty of the firm's accounting records.This employee played the role of a:

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Charges of unethical business practices are common outside Canada.

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A social audit attempts to measure a firm's progress in the area of worker-management relations.

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Applying the ethical standards of Canada to foreign firms is more difficult than judging the behaviour of Canadian firms.

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Exam 5: Ethics and Social Responsibility

The majority of CEOs blame unethical employee conduct on:

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Businesses recognize that pressure to violate ethical standards can come from either inside or outside of the firm.

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While it is easy to criticize business for moral and ethical shortcomings,it is important to remember that:

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Promoting social justice is a responsibility of society,but not businesses.

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Individuals who can set a positive tone,relate well to others and communicate effectively make the most effective ethics officers.

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All of the following are characteristics of an effective ethics officer except:

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Ethics and legality are:

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Ethical problems and issues of social responsibility are:

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has been accused by human rights and labour groups of treating its workers poorly while lavishing millions of dollars on star athletes to endorse its products.

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Which of the following activities would generally not be included in the social audit of a business?

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A phone call to a government official by an employee of the XYZ Corporation disclosed the deception and dishonesty of the firm's accounting records.This employee played the role of a:

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Charges of unethical business practices are common outside Canada.

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A social audit attempts to measure a firm's progress in the area of worker-management relations.

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Applying the ethical standards of Canada to foreign firms is more difficult than judging the behaviour of Canadian firms.

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