Question 1

In 1915, Amanda Groves, mother of seven, lost her husband in a horrible industrial accident that could have easily been prevented. Soon after, Amanda decided to take legal action against the company. What obstacle did she likely encounter?

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A)  Although going to court would be relatively inexpensive, Amanda is not very likely to win the case.
B)  It is likely that her legal action would result in the closure of the factory, thereby destroying the economy in her town for her friends and relatives.
C)  Although Amanda is likely to win such a strong case against the company, she will not be able to afford to go to court.
D)  The company responsible is likely to improve its working conditions significantly and make Amanda look like a liar.
E)  She will find out that court is very expensive, and her chances of winning are extremely slim.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

There is nothing unethical about accepting payments to do something you would normally do in your job anyway.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most authorities agree that business ethics should be improved.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 deals with corporate responsibility, conflicts of interest, and corporate accountability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the three major consumerism forces today?

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The three major consumerism forces inclu...

Question 6

The major forces in consumerism are

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A)  individual consumer advocates.
B)  consumer organizations.
C)  consumer education programs.
D)  consumer laws.
E)  all of the above.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 7

What is the major source of human emissions of air pollution in the upper atmosphere?

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A)  Aircraft
B)  Automobiles
C)  Acid rain
D)  Volcanoes
E)  FactoriesF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

What are the three major sets of factors believed to affect ethical behavior in an organization?

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Individual factors such as individual kn...

Question 9

The motion picture industry uses a rating system to describe the content of its movies. Movies are accompanied by ratings such as PG (parental guidance suggested)  or R (not suitable for those under 17) . This rating system satisfies consumers' right to

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A)  be heard.
B)  safety.
C)  be informed.
D)  censorship.
E)  watch what they want to watch.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Air and water quality may be improving, but land pollution is still a serious problem in many areas.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Businesspeople face ethical issues every day, and some of these issues can be difficult to assess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recently, consumers and the government have been losing an increasing number of product liability lawsuits against sellers of defective products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For health-related companies such as Weight Watchers, one of the most frequent ethical issues related to communications that they face is

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A)  deception.
B)  providing too much information.
C)  seeking FDA approval.
D)  experiments on animals.
E)  safe packaging.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Refer to Excellent Air Incorporated. EAI's creation of its code of conduct demonstrated its application of moral standards to business situations, which is also known as

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A)  moral responsibility.
B)  social consciousness.
C)  social responsibility.
D)  moral consciousness.
E)  business ethics.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Caveat emptor

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A)  is a French term that implies laissez faire.
B)  implies disagreements over peer evaluations.
C)  is a Latin phrase meaning "let the buyer beware."
D)  is a Latin phrase meaning "let the seller beware."
E)  is a Latin phrase meaning "the cave is empty."F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Residents living near Los Angeles International Airport complained to the city that the airport was guilty of ____ pollution.

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A)  land
B)  noise
C)  air
D)  water
E)  businessF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Awareness of businesses' social responsibilities has increased along with government involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The $1.6 billion Superfund created in 1980 is to be used to develop successful ways of storing land pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Roger, a bank manager, holds the economic model of social responsibility view. What is he most likely to say about the connection between taxes and social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because he is a responsible man, he pays his taxes and does not try to cheat the IRS.
B)  Although taxes contribute to social welfare, it is only the beginning of his bank's responsibility to society.
C)  Taxes are a required evil from which he sees very little benefit in his community.
D)  By making a profit and paying taxes that meet the needs of society, Roger has fulfilled his social responsibility.
E)  It is better to make a small profit and therefore pay less taxes than to contribute to social responsibility.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

HGR Chemical Company believes the environmental regulations for its industry are much more stringent than necessary, which likely means

Accepted Answer

A)  they are impossible to comply with.
B)  they will not improve the quality of the drinking water.
C)  they are unfair to chemical plants.
D)  they are too expensive to comply with.
E)  HGR is not concerned with the environment.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 2: Being Ethical and Socially Responsible

What is the major source of human emissions of air pollution in the upper atmosphere?

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The $1.6 billion Superfund created in 1980 is to be used to develop successful ways of storing land pollutants.

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Caveat emptor

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Air and water quality may be improving, but land pollution is still a serious problem in many areas.

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There is nothing unethical about accepting payments to do something you would normally do in your job anyway.

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For health-related companies such as Weight Watchers, one of the most frequent ethical issues related to communications that they face is

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HGR Chemical Company believes the environmental regulations for its industry are much more stringent than necessary, which likely means

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Most authorities agree that business ethics should be improved.

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What are the three major sets of factors believed to affect ethical behavior in an organization?

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Recently, consumers and the government have been losing an increasing number of product liability lawsuits against sellers of defective products.

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Roger, a bank manager, holds the economic model of social responsibility view. What is he most likely to say about the connection between taxes and social responsibility?

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Refer to Excellent Air Incorporated. EAI's creation of its code of conduct demonstrated its application of moral standards to business situations, which is also known as

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In 1915, Amanda Groves, mother of seven, lost her husband in a horrible industrial accident that could have easily been prevented. Soon after, Amanda decided to take legal action against the company. What obstacle did she likely encounter?

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The motion picture industry uses a rating system to describe the content of its movies. Movies are accompanied by ratings such as PG (parental guidance suggested) or R (not suitable for those under 17) . This rating system satisfies consumers' right to

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What are the three major consumerism forces today?

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Residents living near Los Angeles International Airport complained to the city that the airport was guilty of ____ pollution.

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Awareness of businesses' social responsibilities has increased along with government involvement.

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 deals with corporate responsibility, conflicts of interest, and corporate accountability.

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Businesspeople face ethical issues every day, and some of these issues can be difficult to assess.

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The major forces in consumerism are

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