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DSST Business Ethics And Society

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1. What would NOT be addressed in a Non-disclosure agreement?
Utilitarianism (focus on considering the benefit & costs & if benefits are greater than costs then action is moral)
All are ways businesses are regulated
All would be addressed in an NDA
All are correct guidelines

2. If people object to something being built near their homes it is referred to as?
NIMBY (not in my backyard)
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)
Outsourcing is unanimously agreed to be a beneficial process.
All are ways businesses are regulated

3. What would NOT be illegal under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
Radioactive products (threat to public safety)
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal
Lawyers
EEOC (has to do with employment in US)

4. Arable land is used for?
Help developing countries stregthen their economics
Facilitating payment
Farming (suitable for agricultural use)
NIMBY (not in my backyard)

5. What is the responsibility of the FDA?
To ensure & protect public health & safety
Board of Directors
Immanuel Kant
Stage 1 (person most concerned with avoiding punishment)

6. What is NOT illegal?
All were implicated in scandals (Enron - Coca-Cola - Tyco International)
Stage 2 people are concerned with obtaining rewards
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination
The WTO is governed by a conference of Secretariats with one Secretariat from each country

7. According to teleological ethics an action's morality is determined based on its consequences?
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.
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
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)

8. What is regulated by FDA?
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources
Radioactive products (threat to public safety)
Any program which seeks to reverse the effects of any form of discrimination
Education

9. The term glass ceiling related to which employer-employee relations issue?
Ethics. Most people felt the program (which charged more for the middle class people) was highly unethical & would not support it.
A piece of code which spreads from computer to computer & can disrupt computer functions.
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.
Discrimination

10. What statement would be the most correct under a classical view of business?
Pump & dump
Government regulations are always detrimental because the economy is self-correcting
Farming (suitable for agricultural use)
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US

11. What statement is TRUE?
Stage 4 (people are motivated primarily by authority such as law)
An effective leader should be able to switch between transformational & transactional leadership styles.
Money that is donated to political parties for the purpose of party building activities
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US

12. What BEST describes the old social contract?
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.
Advertising which involves technically true claims which are misleading by nature.
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)

13. What statement BEST describes attitudes toward outsourcing?
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Outsourcing is often criticized however it can have many economic benefits because it allows companies to produce at a lower cost.
Ethical egosim (states if it benefits the person then it is the right thing to do)

14. Considered from an ethical standpoint - MNCs should?
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.
Radioactive products (threat to public safety)
Conform to the highest standards in all businesses whether overseas or not
Ethical egosim (states if it benefits the person then it is the right thing to do)

15. What statement is TRUE?
Random drug testing of employees is allowed in all cases
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources
A grease payment make things that would normally occur happen at a faster rate
Illegal drugs (drugs are monitored by DEA)

16. The Alien Tort Claims Act?
Outside employment where a person has 2 jobs which conflict with each other
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US
Universal imperative
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.

17. What statement is FALSE?
Consequentialism (considers the consequences of an action & the extent to which they benefit society in determining morality)
The only ethical regulation s businesses follow are mandated by the government
Finding ways to eliminate the opportunities for employees to act unethically
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)

18. The president of the co must decide whethere to continue to sell textbooks that he knows have incorrect information in them or not. Considered from standpoint of Kantian ethics the president would most likely?
Hard money
Patriot Act
Discontinue the sale of the textbooks because as a general rule the practice is not unconditional
OSHA

19. What is the four P's of advertising?
Product - Place - Promotion - & Price
KPCS (they work to reduce circulation of conflict diamonds)
A person has the right to remove documents about themselves from government records
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions

20. What term describes a moral theory which derives morality from actions?
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)
Post conventional (person is ruled by conscience instead of society)
KPCS (they work to reduce circulation of conflict diamonds)
Lawyers

21. Why did Supreme Court rule in favor of Walmart in the case of Dukes vs Walmart?
Pay raises
Post conventional (person is ruled by conscience instead of society)
All are ways businesses are regulated
Because Dukes could not proves all women employees faced discrimination practices

22. What theiry claims that person should only act in their own best interst?
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
Sexual harassment
Ethical egosim (states if it benefits the person then it is the right thing to do)
Sarbanes-Oxley Act

23. The FTC was created to monitor which type of regulation?
Pre-conventional (main goal of a person is survival. justification of actions comes from understanding punishment & reward system)
Laws regulating consumer protection
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination
As part of NAFTA - Canada & US agree to help Mexico in trade matters

24. What is NOT a way that government can influence businesses?
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.
Through PACS
Product - Place - Promotion - & Price
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.

25. What statement is TRUE?
Illegal drugs (drugs are monitored by DEA)
60 days
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
All are correct guidelines

26. What is the purpose of the WARN Act?
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
Outside employment where a person has 2 jobs which conflict with each other
Ethics. Most people felt the program (which charged more for the middle class people) was highly unethical & would not support it.
Ad hoc (means for this)

27. 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?
It is unanimously agreed that there is a dire need for it in todays society
Authoritative (leader makes decisions & tells employees what their responsibilities are)
Post conventional (person is ruled by conscience instead of society)
Laws regulating consumer protection

28. The fact that in many cases a company's worth is greater than the value of its tangible assets is referred to as?
Diamonds which are sold with the purpose of funding insurrection or war.
The WTO is governed by a conference of Secretariats with one Secretariat from each country
All are stakeholders
Goodwill (good reputation makes co. worth more)

29. What theory claims that ethical beliefs are determined by the society in which one lives?
Nepotism (considering the interests of family ahead of what is best for the business)
A move toward equality among all races in issues related to environmental hazards
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions
Ethical relativism (no universal set of moral they are determined by the state & opinion in which one lives)

30. What BEST describes affirmative action?
Any program which seeks to reverse the effects of any form of discrimination
Donating money to a humanitarian organizaiton for the purchase of blankets
Conform to the highest standards in all businesses whether overseas or not
Stage 4 (people are motivated primarily by authority such as law)

31. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme was created to stop the circulation of?
A person has the right to remove documents about themselves from government records
Universal imperative
Authoritative (leader makes decisions & tells employees what their responsibilities are)
Conflict diamonds

32. A lawyer knows their client is guilty but defends them anyway. This falls under which type of ethics?
The act did all
Pure Food & Drug Act (in 1906 to force food producing industries to practice sanitation)
Legal
KPCS (they work to reduce circulation of conflict diamonds)

33. What does NOT focus on increasing the ethical awareness of employees & strengthening the ethical culture of a workplace?
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
Dumpster diving
Ethical relativism (no universal set of moral they are determined by the state & opinion in which one lives)
Democratic leadership style

34. A child cleans their room so they will be allowed to go to a friends house. Which of Kohlbergs stages are they in?
It is unanimously agreed that there is a dire need for it in todays society
Pre-conventional (main goal of a person is survival. justification of actions comes from understanding punishment & reward system)
Democratic leadership style
A piece of code which spreads from computer to computer & can disrupt computer functions.

35. Hiring family members would be considered which type of conflict of interest?
Non-renewal resources
Nepotism (considering the interests of family ahead of what is best for the business)
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do
Environmental equilibrium

36. What is NOT a form of marketing fraud?
Illegal drugs (drugs are monitored by DEA)
Misstating financial statements
Environmental equilibrium
Consumer (gives customeres more room to manipulate or deceive the business)

37. What is NOT a type of imperative considered under Kantian ethics?
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
Universal imperative
Non-point source contributions
Although video surveillance is essentially unrestricted there are limits to an employers use of audio surveillance

38. A business practices underhanded accounting practices to raise stock prices & make money. Which type of ethics does this fall under?
As part of NAFTA - Canada & US agree to help Mexico in trade matters
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)
Economical

39. What is NOT an unethical pricing strategy?
Price cancellation
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
Environmental equilibrium
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal

40. The Fair Labor Standards Act?
A piece of code which spreads from computer to computer & can disrupt computer functions.
Price cancellation
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions
Economical

41. A cookie?
Allows an orgin site to send information to a computers browser
Because Delta & Northwest are not the only airlines there is not way the merge could be considered anticompetitive
Stage 4 (people are motivated primarily by authority such as law)
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources

42. What best describes rule utilitarianism?
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
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
That management agrees to terms set forth by labor unions
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

43. Business ethics is?
All are possible benefits
All were implicated in scandals (Enron - Coca-Cola - Tyco International)
Harris vs. Forklife Systems - Inc
An attempt to apply moral & ethical principles to business actions

44. An employer who posted a list of weekly resonsibilities for employees to fulfill would best be described by which leadership style?
Through PACS
Authoritative (leader makes decisions & tells employees what their responsibilities are)
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Ad hoc (means for this)

45. A noisy withdrawal would be done by?
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
Lawyers
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do
Civil case (feel their rights have been violated)

46. What is the stakeholder model of corporate governance?
A grease payment make things that would normally occur happen at a faster rate
Monopolies
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
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs

47. What types of contributions to a political campaign have donations limits imposed by law?
An intermediary who investigates complaints against a group
Hard money
As part of NAFTA - Canada & US agree to help Mexico in trade matters
Kantian ethics (is deontological determines morality based on the morality of the action itself)

48. The purpose of the International Monetary Fund?
Prevent international trade crisis
Post conventional (person is ruled by conscience instead of society)
Monopolies
Regulate how a co should manage certain processes that pollute the environment

49. Who has legal responsibility for a company's actions in a corporation?
Education
Board of Directors
Because Delta & Northwest are not the only airlines there is not way the merge could be considered anticompetitive
Any program which seeks to reverse the effects of any form of discrimination

50. What situation would be considered moral under Kantian theory?
Taxes negatively impact efficient economic operations by driving a wedge between businesses & customers. However - they are often necessary
Ethical relativism (no universal set of moral they are determined by the state & opinion in which one lives)
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
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do