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DSST Business Ethics And Society

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1. What statement about Corporate Social Responsibility is FALSE?
It is unanimously agreed that there is a dire need for it in todays society
No - grease payments are not considered bribes & are therefore not illegal under the FCPA
All are possible benefits
Monopolies

2. Cost benefit considerations would be most typical of what type of ethics?
Conflict diamonds
The primary factor in sexual harassment cases is the intent of the action
Utilitarianism (focus on considering the benefit & costs & if benefits are greater than costs then action is moral)
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

3. The Fair Labor Standards Act?
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions
When a person is in a position to exploit their power for their own benefit
Enquiring about off duty activities
Sexual harassment

4. A person helps an old lady across the street because they think that it is the right thing to do - & makes them feel useful & happy. Which of Kohlbergs stages are they in?
Help developing countries stregthen their economics
Post conventional (person is ruled by conscience instead of society)
Decide the benefits of releasing the software now outweight the costs - & present the product as finished
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)

5. What type of responsibility is the LEAST regulated?
Non-renewal resources
Philanthropic
Ad hoc (means for this)
Pure Food & Drug Act (in 1906 to force food producing industries to practice sanitation)

6. What term is synonymous with philanthropy?
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
Consequentialism (considers the consequences of an action & the extent to which they benefit society in determining morality)
Because Dukes could not proves all women employees faced discrimination practices
Fidiciary

7. 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?
Any program which seeks to reverse the effects of any form of discrimination
Comparable worth
When a lawyer withdraws legal representation for their client & notifies the proper authorities
All are examples of corporate espionage

8. The Tyco scandal is associated with which ACT?
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)
EEOC (has to do with employment in US)

9. What moral theory is NOT consequentialist?
Fidiciary
Non-point source contributions
Kantian ethics (is deontological determines morality based on the morality of the action itself)
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs

10. According to teleological ethics an action's morality is determined based on its consequences?
Help developing countries stregthen their economics
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.
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
All are concerns about outsourcing

11. In the case of Watson vs. Fort Worth Bank & Trust the court ruled?
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
Utilitarianism (focus on considering the benefit & costs & if benefits are greater than costs then action is moral)
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare

12. What is NOT a way that government can influence businesses?
Through PACS
Authoritative (leader makes decisions & tells employees what their responsibilities are)
NIMBY (not in my backyard)
Democratic leadership style

13. A business practices underhanded accounting practices to raise stock prices & make money. Which type of ethics does this fall under?
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)
Nepotism (considering the interests of family ahead of what is best for the business)
Board of Directors
Economical

14. A software designer knows there are some minor problems with the software they are develoing. However - if they wait to declare the product finished - it will not be released before another similar products - which would be highly damaging to its suc
Decide the benefits of releasing the software now outweight the costs - & present the product as finished
Discrimination
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment

15. What would NOT be addressed in a Non-disclosure agreement?
Nepotism (considering the interests of family ahead of what is best for the business)
A strong focus on developing core values
Civil case (feel their rights have been violated)
All would be addressed in an NDA

16. The FTC was created to monitor which type of regulation?
Act utilitarianism (called maximizing utility)
Laws regulating consumer protection
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Pre-conventional (main goal of a person is survival. justification of actions comes from understanding punishment & reward system)

17. How many days of notice does the WARN Act require employers to give employees?
60 days
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal
Comparable worth

18. What is the four P's of advertising?
Outside employment where a person has 2 jobs which conflict with each other
Education
Product - Place - Promotion - & Price
All are correct guidelines

19. What is NOT an illegal basis of discrimination?
An effective leader should be able to switch between transformational & transactional leadership styles.
Ad hoc (means for this)
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources
Education

20. What is NOT concern relative to outsourcing?
Diamonds which are sold with the purpose of funding insurrection or war.
All are concerns about outsourcing
Illegal drugs (drugs are monitored by DEA)
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions

21. A conflict of interest?
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination
When a person is in a position to exploit their power for their own benefit
Kerr-McGee (plutonium tampering)
An NDA would be appropriate in all situations

22. What is NOT a way in which business's are regulated?
Philanthropic
Goodwill (good reputation makes co. worth more)
Patriot Act
All are ways businesses are regulated

23. What is the purpose of the WARN Act?
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
Through PACS
Government regulations are always detrimental because the economy is self-correcting
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare

24. What is true about spam?
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
Discrimination
Harris vs. Forklife Systems - Inc
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources

25. What statement is TRUE?
Taxes negatively impact efficient economic operations by driving a wedge between businesses & customers. However - they are often necessary
OSHA
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 grease payment make things that would normally occur happen at a faster rate

26. What act conflicts with the Privacy Act of 1974?
Patriot Act
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
Economical
All are possible benefits

27. What does EEOC stand for?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Farming (suitable for agricultural use)
To lower greenhouse gas emissions
Ad hoc (means for this)

28. What is a standard that aides companies in improving their environmental practices?
Regulate how a co should manage certain processes that pollute the environment
PACS are organized by SIGs (special interest groups)
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)
A move toward equality among all races in issues related to environmental hazards

29. What is NOT an example of an in kind contribution?
Donating money to a humanitarian organizaiton for the purchase of blankets
Restore stakeholder confidence in the securities market after a series of scandals in the early 2000s
If workers were loyal - punctual - & had at least decently efficient they could expect to keep their jobs & perhaps even advance over time.
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions

30. What statement is NOT true?
Any company that is caught bluffing in negotiations for government contracts is immediately brought under investigation by the SEC & those involved may face criminal charges.
To ensure & protect public health & safety
Restore stakeholder confidence in the securities market after a series of scandals in the early 2000s
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions

31. What term describes a moral theory which derives morality from actions?
A maxim must be specific (should be generalized)
Economical
When a lawyer withdraws legal representation for their client & notifies the proper authorities
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)

32. What statement would be the most correct under a classical view of business?
Government regulations are always detrimental because the economy is self-correcting
A person has the right to remove documents about themselves from government records
Any company that is caught bluffing in negotiations for government contracts is immediately brought under investigation by the SEC & those involved may face criminal charges.
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs

33. What is NOT related to the interactions that occur between government & business?
Dumpster diving
Immanuel Kant
Although video surveillance is essentially unrestricted there are limits to an employers use of audio surveillance
All are related to government & business interactions

34. What is NOT an attempt at creating a universal ethical standard?
Board of Directors
Outsourcing is unanimously agreed to be a beneficial process.
Universal Ethics Protocol organization
When a person is in a position to exploit their power for their own benefit

35. What is NOT a right outlined in the Privacy Act of 1974?
A person has the right to remove documents about themselves from government records
Self reference criterion
Ethics. Most people felt the program (which charged more for the middle class people) was highly unethical & would not support it.
Sexual harassment

36. Considered from an ethical standpoint - MNCs should?
Conform to the highest standards in all businesses whether overseas or not
Environmental equilibrium
The primary factor in sexual harassment cases is the intent of the action
Product - Place - Promotion - & Price

37. the merger between Delta Air Lines & Northwest Airlines raised concerns about what?
Discrimination
Monopolies
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)
Decide the benefits of releasing the software now outweight the costs - & present the product as finished

38. What types of contributions to a political campaign have donations limits imposed by law?
Money that is donated to political parties for the purpose of party building activities
Hard money
Utilitarianism (focus on considering the benefit & costs & if benefits are greater than costs then action is moral)
Lawyers

39. What is NOT true of sexual harassment?
The primary factor in sexual harassment cases is the intent of the action
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs
Outside employment where a person has 2 jobs which conflict with each other
Outsourcing is often criticized however it can have many economic benefits because it allows companies to produce at a lower cost.

40. Who is best known for creating the categorical imperative?
Non-point source contributions
Immanuel Kant
Restore stakeholder confidence in the securities market after a series of scandals in the early 2000s
Through PACS

41. Corporate citizenship?
Pre-conventional (main goal of a person is survival. justification of actions comes from understanding punishment & reward system)
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
NDA (non-disclosure agreements are legal & binding)
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions

42. Which act makes it illegal for US citizens to participate in bribes?
Through PACS
If workers were loyal - punctual - & had at least decently efficient they could expect to keep their jobs & perhaps even advance over time.
All are stakeholders
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

43. A child cleans their room so they will be allowed to go to a friends house. Which of Kohlbergs stages are they in?
Pre-conventional (main goal of a person is survival. justification of actions comes from understanding punishment & reward system)
Economical
Sexual discrimination
Education

44. What best describes rule utilitarianism?
That management agrees to terms set forth by labor unions
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
A grease payment make things that would normally occur happen at a faster rate
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources

45. Business ethics is?
Stage 2 people are concerned with obtaining rewards
Radioactive products (threat to public safety)
An attempt to apply moral & ethical principles to business actions
All are conflicts of interest

46. The EEOC investiges violations of the?
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination
Finding ways to eliminate the opportunities for employees to act unethically
Random drug testing of employees is allowed in all cases
Civil Rights Act of 1964

47. What BEST describes the old social contract?
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
All are concerns about outsourcing
If workers were loyal - punctual - & had at least decently efficient they could expect to keep their jobs & perhaps even advance over time.
Reputation

48. Which co was NOT implicated in the early 2000s?
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
Finding ways to eliminate the opportunities for employees to act unethically
Taxes negatively impact efficient economic operations by driving a wedge between businesses & customers. However - they are often necessary
All were implicated in scandals (Enron - Coca-Cola - Tyco International)

49. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme was created to stop the circulation of?
Conflict diamonds
Act utilitarianism
Through PACS
A grease payment make things that would normally occur happen at a faster rate

50. What moral theory considers the action resulting in the greatest benefit to all people as the most moral action?
Product - Place - Promotion - & Price
Comparable worth
NDA (non-disclosure agreements are legal & binding)
Act utilitarianism (called maximizing utility)