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DSST Business Ethics And Society

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1. What is NOT related to the interactions that occur between government & business?
Kantian ethics (is deontological determines morality based on the morality of the action itself)
All are related to government & business interactions
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US
Pre-conventional (main goal of a person is survival. justification of actions comes from understanding punishment & reward system)

2. A child cleans their room so they will be allowed to go to a friends house. Which of Kohlbergs stages are they in?
Utilitarianism (focus on considering the benefit & costs & if benefits are greater than costs then action is moral)
Pre-conventional (main goal of a person is survival. justification of actions comes from understanding punishment & reward system)
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination

3. What aid employers in keeping information private?
Ethical relativism (no universal set of moral they are determined by the state & opinion in which one lives)
The primary factor in sexual harassment cases is the intent of the action
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
NDA (non-disclosure agreements are legal & binding)

4. What is NOT a type of imperative considered under Kantian ethics?
The only ethical regulation s businesses follow are mandated by the government
Universal imperative
KPCS (they work to reduce circulation of conflict diamonds)
Conform to the highest standards in all businesses whether overseas or not

5. What types of contributions to a political campaign have donations limits imposed by law?
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.
Hard money
An effective leader should be able to switch between transformational & transactional leadership styles.
A grease payment make things that would normally occur happen at a faster rate

6. In the case of Watson vs. Fort Worth Bank & Trust the court ruled?
Diamonds which are sold with the purpose of funding insurrection or war.
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
Government regulations are always detrimental because the economy is self-correcting
Donating money to a humanitarian organizaiton for the purchase of blankets

7. What statement BEST describes attitudes toward outsourcing?
All are conflicts of interest
Outsourcing is often criticized however it can have many economic benefits because it allows companies to produce at a lower cost.
Stage 5 People act because they feel an obligation to society
Stage 1 (person most concerned with avoiding punishment)

8. What term describes a moral theory which derives morality from actions?
Prevent international trade crisis
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)
They can only sell stock amounting to a 10 M value at a time
When a person is in a position to exploit their power for their own benefit

9. A virus is?
A piece of code which spreads from computer to computer & can disrupt computer functions.
A system of accountability - oversight - & control within the company
It is unanimously agreed that there is a dire need for it in todays society
Farming (suitable for agricultural use)

10. What is the responsibility of the FDA?
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)
They can only sell stock amounting to a 10 M value at a time
Hard money
To ensure & protect public health & safety

11. An ombudsman is?
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.
Pay raises
An intermediary who investigates complaints against a group
Diamonds which are sold with the purpose of funding insurrection or war.

12. What is more typical of a values oriented ethical program that a compliance oriented ethics program?
A strong focus on developing core values
All were implicated in scandals (Enron - Coca-Cola - Tyco International)
A manager must consider which group of stakeholders is the most important to please & then work towards developing positive long term relationships with that group
A move toward equality among all races in issues related to environmental hazards

13. Utilitarianism is a type of?
Legal
Consequentialism (considers the consequences of an action & the extent to which they benefit society in determining morality)
Environmental equilibrium
Immanuel Kant

14. The purpose of the International Monetary Fund?
Prevent international trade crisis
Monopolies
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions

15. Who has legal responsibility for a company's actions in a corporation?
Board of Directors
Stage 4 (people are motivated primarily by authority such as law)
Stage 5 People act because they feel an obligation to society
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions

16. Why did Supreme Court rule in favor of Walmart in the case of Dukes vs Walmart?
Because Dukes could not proves all women employees faced discrimination practices
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
Hard money
Outsourcing is often criticized however it can have many economic benefits because it allows companies to produce at a lower cost.

17. If a person were to sue a co. for not fulfilling a contractual obligation it would be?
Stage 1 (person most concerned with avoiding punishment)
Civil case (feel their rights have been violated)
Sexual harassment
OSHA

18. If a person owns a cupcake business & works in a cupcake factory - what type of conflict of interest is it considered?
Outside employment where a person has 2 jobs which conflict with each other
Discrimination
It is messages sent electronicaly to a large # of people - it is unsolicited - It can be send through mail - instant messaging - blogs - & other electronic methods
A strong focus on developing core values

19. What statement best describes the difference between corporate intelligence & corpirate espionage?
If workers were loyal - punctual - & had at least decently efficient they could expect to keep their jobs & perhaps even advance over time.
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.
Ethics. Most people felt the program (which charged more for the middle class people) was highly unethical & would not support it.
Through PACS

20. Arable land is used for?
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination
Farming (suitable for agricultural use)
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
Because Delta & Northwest are not the only airlines there is not way the merge could be considered anticompetitive

21. The purpose of the World Bank is?
Utilitarianism (focus on considering the benefit & costs & if benefits are greater than costs then action is moral)
It is unanimously agreed that there is a dire need for it in todays society
Environmental equilibrium
Help developing countries stregthen their economics

22. The Fair Labor Standards Act?
Consumer (gives customeres more room to manipulate or deceive the business)
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)

23. What correctly describes the legality of camera surveillance methods in a workplace?
Reputation
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
Although video surveillance is essentially unrestricted there are limits to an employers use of audio surveillance
All were implicated in scandals (Enron - Coca-Cola - Tyco International)

24. Noisy withdrawal is?
Stage 2 people are concerned with obtaining rewards
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
A strong focus on developing core values
When a lawyer withdraws legal representation for their client & notifies the proper authorities

25. What situation would be considered moral under Kantian theory?
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do
Non-renewal resources
They can only sell stock amounting to a 10 M value at a time
Patriot Act

26. What does EEOC stand for?
The act did all
Legal
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Authoritative (leader makes decisions & tells employees what their responsibilities are)

27. Some people believe that women earn less than men because female held jobs have been historically devalued - & that women should be given equal pay for equal work. This belief called?
All are possible benefits
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.
Comparable worth
Discrimination

28. What is the stakeholder model of corporate governance?
A maxim must be specific (should be generalized)
Education
Prevent international trade crisis
A manager must consider which group of stakeholders is the most important to please & then work towards developing positive long term relationships with that group

29. Business ethics is?
60 days
All are correct guidelines
Restore stakeholder confidence in the securities market after a series of scandals in the early 2000s
An attempt to apply moral & ethical principles to business actions

30. What type of responsibility is the LEAST regulated?
Outsourcing is unanimously agreed to be a beneficial process.
Restore stakeholder confidence in the securities market after a series of scandals in the early 2000s
Radioactive products (threat to public safety)
Philanthropic

31. Considered from an ethical standpoint - MNCs should?
Any program which seeks to reverse the effects of any form of discrimination
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
Conform to the highest standards in all businesses whether overseas or not
If workers were loyal - punctual - & had at least decently efficient they could expect to keep their jobs & perhaps even advance over time.

32. What statement is FALSE?
The only ethical regulation s businesses follow are mandated by the government
All were implicated in scandals (Enron - Coca-Cola - Tyco International)
Harris vs. Forklife Systems - Inc
Hard money

33. What statement is FALSE about merger between Delta Air Lines & Northwest Airlines in 2008?
Restore stakeholder confidence in the securities market after a series of scandals in the early 2000s
Price cancellation
Because Delta & Northwest are not the only airlines there is not way the merge could be considered anticompetitive
Civil case (feel their rights have been violated)

34. Corporate governance?
Money that is donated to political parties for the purpose of party building activities
Dumpster diving
To lower greenhouse gas emissions
A system of accountability - oversight - & control within the company

35. What is NOT a regulation for insiders trading stock?
The act did all
Nepotism (considering the interests of family ahead of what is best for the business)
They can only sell stock amounting to a 10 M value at a time
Pump & dump

36. What is NOT an attempt at creating a universal ethical standard?
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do
Universal Ethics Protocol organization
Nepotism (considering the interests of family ahead of what is best for the business)
Ad hoc (means for this)

37. An employer who posted a list of weekly resonsibilities for employees to fulfill would best be described by which leadership style?
Money that is donated to political parties for the purpose of party building activities
Authoritative (leader makes decisions & tells employees what their responsibilities are)
Although video surveillance is essentially unrestricted there are limits to an employers use of audio surveillance
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.

38. A manager implements new safety procedures because they feel obligated to protect the safety of their employees. Which of Kolhbergs stages does this describe?
A person has the right to remove documents about themselves from government records
When a person or co. trades goods or services in place of money.
Post conventional (person is ruled by conscience instead of society)
Stage 5 People act because they feel an obligation to society

39. What term is synonymous with philanthropy?
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
When a lawyer withdraws legal representation for their client & notifies the proper authorities
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
Decide the benefits of releasing the software now outweight the costs - & present the product as finished

40. The Tyco scandal is associated with which ACT?
Ethics. Most people felt the program (which charged more for the middle class people) was highly unethical & would not support it.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources
Harris vs. Forklife Systems - Inc

41. The origins of the FDA can be traces to what ACT?
Meeting with senators - representative - staff members or other important people to persuade them to vote how you wish them to
Pure Food & Drug Act (in 1906 to force food producing industries to practice sanitation)
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do
Misstating financial statements

42. What best describes rule utilitarianism?
A person has the right to remove documents about themselves from government records
All are correct guidelines
Product - Place - Promotion - & Price
A person considers an action independently of a situation & determines whether it is more often moral or immoral to determine how to classify it in all situations

43. A cookie?
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Allows an orgin site to send information to a computers browser
All are conflicts of interest
A move toward equality among all races in issues related to environmental hazards

44. What is NOT an unethical pricing strategy?
Price cancellation
Random drug testing of employees is allowed in all cases
A grease payment make things that would normally occur happen at a faster rate
When a person is in a position to exploit their power for their own benefit

45. Fossil fuels are?
Non-renewal resources
All are possible benefits
Self reference criterion
They can only sell stock amounting to a 10 M value at a time

46. What is a standard that aides companies in improving their environmental practices?
Act utilitarianism
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)
KPCS (they work to reduce circulation of conflict diamonds)
Decide the benefits of releasing the software now outweight the costs - & present the product as finished

47. What is NOT an ex. of social engineering?
All are correct guidelines
Dumpster diving
A piece of code which spreads from computer to computer & can disrupt computer functions.
Environmental equilibrium

48. The Dukes vs. Walmart case involves which issue?
Discrimination
Sexual discrimination
Meeting with senators - representative - staff members or other important people to persuade them to vote how you wish them to
Non-renewal resources

49. What is true about spam?
Ethical relativism (no universal set of moral they are determined by the state & opinion in which one lives)
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do
All are possible benefits
It is messages sent electronicaly to a large # of people - it is unsolicited - It can be send through mail - instant messaging - blogs - & other electronic methods

50. An employee of a donut shop does not steal donuts because they are afraid they would get fired if they did. Which of Kohlbergs stages are they in?
Through PACS
Stage 1 (person most concerned with avoiding punishment)
Sexual discrimination
A maxim must be specific (should be generalized)