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DSST Business Ethics And Society

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1. Fast food places do not pay their workers less than minimum wage because it is against the law. Which of Kohlbergs stages does this describe?
All are related to government & business interactions
A piece of code which spreads from computer to computer & can disrupt computer functions.
Stage 4 (people are motivated primarily by authority such as law)
Kerr-McGee (plutonium tampering)

2. The Tyco scandal is associated with which ACT?
All are concerns about outsourcing
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Prevent international trade crisis
Ensure worker safety

3. Arable land is used for?
Government regulations are always detrimental because the economy is self-correcting
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
Discrimination
Farming (suitable for agricultural use)

4. What type of information is complied to answer a specific question?
NIMBY (not in my backyard)
Sexual discrimination
Ad hoc (means for this)
Pure Food & Drug Act (in 1906 to force food producing industries to practice sanitation)

5. Protections for workers from workplace hazard are regulated & mandated by what agency?
Kantian ethics (is deontological determines morality based on the morality of the action itself)
OSHA
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
NIMBY (not in my backyard)

6. How many days of notice does the WARN Act require employers to give employees?
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)
It requires employers to give workers notice before mass layoffs so that they can prepare
60 days
It is unanimously agreed that there is a dire need for it in todays society

7. Who is best known for creating the categorical imperative?
The considerations of large co about the well being of society when they make business decisions
Act utilitarianism (called maximizing utility)
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal
Immanuel Kant

8. What describes a type of conflict of interest where a broker owns securities & spreads rumors about them to make the price go up - then sells them before the price goes back down?
Nepotism (considering the interests of family ahead of what is best for the business)
Pump & dump
Patriot Act
All are conflicts of interest

9. What case established that is was how actions were interpreted that matter in sexual harassment cases?
All are conflicts of interest
Harris vs. Forklife Systems - Inc
It is unanimously agreed that there is a dire need for it in todays society
All would be addressed in an NDA

10. What best describes rule utilitarianism?
Oil spill
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
NDA (non-disclosure agreements are legal & binding)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

11. If people object to something being built near their homes it is referred to as?
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.
Help developing countries stregthen their economics
NIMBY (not in my backyard)
Harris vs. Forklife Systems - Inc

12. An employer who posted a list of weekly resonsibilities for employees to fulfill would best be described by which leadership style?
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US
When a person or co. trades goods or services in place of money.
Authoritative (leader makes decisions & tells employees what their responsibilities are)
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs

13. What would NOT be illegal under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
Money that is donated to political parties for the purpose of party building activities
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
As part of NAFTA - Canada & US agree to help Mexico in trade matters
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal

14. What best describes soft money?
A piece of code which spreads from computer to computer & can disrupt computer functions.
That management agrees to terms set forth by labor unions
Money that is donated to political parties for the purpose of party building activities
Decide the benefits of releasing the software now outweight the costs - & present the product as finished

15. What are conflict diamonds?
Conform to the highest standards in all businesses whether overseas or not
Finding ways to eliminate the opportunities for employees to act unethically
Self reference criterion
Diamonds which are sold with the purpose of funding insurrection or war.

16. Business ethics is?
Illegal drugs (drugs are monitored by DEA)
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs
Ethics. Most people felt the program (which charged more for the middle class people) was highly unethical & would not support it.
An attempt to apply moral & ethical principles to business actions

17. What statement best describes the difference between corporate intelligence & corpirate espionage?
The only ethical regulation s businesses follow are mandated by the government
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.
Altruism (refers to placing the needs of another above oneself)
An effective leader should be able to switch between transformational & transactional leadership styles.

18. If a resource is used at the same rate at which it can be replenished it is describes as?
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.
Ad hoc (means for this)
Environmental equilibrium
Help developing countries stregthen their economics

19. The perceived 'us' vs. 'them' mentality that emerges when doing business with different cultures is referred to?
Stage 2 people are concerned with obtaining rewards
Although video surveillance is essentially unrestricted there are limits to an employers use of audio surveillance
Self reference criterion
The act did all

20. What group would not be considered a stakeholder?
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
Dumpster diving
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs
All are stakeholders

21. What is the responsibility of the FDA?
To ensure & protect public health & safety
A system of accountability - oversight - & control within the company
Through PACS
No - grease payments are not considered bribes & are therefore not illegal under the FCPA

22. What is the four P's of advertising?
Product - Place - Promotion - & Price
Deontological ethics (claims the morality of an action is determined by the morality of the action itself regardless of the consequences)
Through PACS
All were implicated in scandals (Enron - Coca-Cola - Tyco International)

23. An ombudsman is?
An intermediary who investigates complaints against a group
Price cancellation
Education
Ensure worker safety

24. 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?
All are stakeholders
Stage 1 (person most concerned with avoiding punishment)
Finding ways to eliminate the opportunities for employees to act unethically
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?
As part of NAFTA - Canada & US agree to help Mexico in trade matters
Sustainable development emphasizes the development of new & innovative technologies to reduce the overuse of natural resources
The act did all
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment

26. OSHA was created to?
Although video surveillance is essentially unrestricted there are limits to an employers use of audio surveillance
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions
Allows an orgin site to send information to a computers browser
Ensure worker safety

27. What correctly describes the legality of camera surveillance methods in a workplace?
Kantian ethics (is deontological determines morality based on the morality of the action itself)
Although video surveillance is essentially unrestricted there are limits to an employers use of audio surveillance
All are related to government & business interactions
Regulate how a co should manage certain processes that pollute the environment

28. A noisy withdrawal would be done by?
Lawyers
Economical
Corporate intelligence involves legally gathering information about a co. & corporate espionage involves illegally gathering information about a co.
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination

29. What is NOT an unethical pricing strategy?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Price cancellation
Farming (suitable for agricultural use)
Allows an orgin site to send information to a computers browser

30. What is NOT a responsibility that should be considreed by businesses?
Board of Directors
Fidiciary
If a co. pays a low level official to ensure that their employees receive work visas more quickly than normal
Utilitarianism (focus on considering the benefit & costs & if benefits are greater than costs then action is moral)

31. The Fair Labor Standards Act?
Self reference criterion
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
If workers were loyal - punctual - & had at least decently efficient they could expect to keep their jobs & perhaps even advance over time.
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions

32. A conflict of interest?
Donated to a candidates campaign
Facilitating payment
Philanthropic
When a person is in a position to exploit their power for their own benefit

33. What situation would be considered moral under Kantian theory?
Because Delta & Northwest are not the only airlines there is not way the merge could be considered anticompetitive
The WTO is governed by a conference of Secretariats with one Secretariat from each country
Telling the truth because you think it is the right thing to do
EEOC (has to do with employment in US)

34. Corporate governance?
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
Reputation
A system of accountability - oversight - & control within the company
Product safety regulations - Import tariffs

35. What is a standard that aides companies in improving their environmental practices?
Ethical relativism (no universal set of moral they are determined by the state & opinion in which one lives)
ISO 14001 (voluntary standard which attempts to aid co in creating continually improving practices)
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US
The only ethical regulation s businesses follow are mandated by the government

36. Which act makes it illegal for US citizens to participate in bribes?
All are concerns about outsourcing
OSHA
Philanthropic
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

37. Oversight refers to?
Illegal drugs (drugs are monitored by DEA)
Finding ways to eliminate the opportunities for employees to act unethically
Oil spill
Comparable worth

38. 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?
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US
Sets forth standards for management in relations with labor unions
Post conventional (person is ruled by conscience instead of society)
All are related to government & business interactions

39. A lawyer knows their client is guilty but defends them anyway. This falls under which type of ethics?
Taxes negatively impact efficient economic operations by driving a wedge between businesses & customers. However - they are often necessary
Universal imperative
If workers were loyal - punctual - & had at least decently efficient they could expect to keep their jobs & perhaps even advance over time.
Legal

40. What statement is TRUE?
Taxes negatively impact efficient economic operations by driving a wedge between businesses & customers. However - they are often necessary
Conflict diamonds
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
Enquiring about off duty activities

41. What did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act NOT do?
The act did all
An attempt to apply moral & ethical principles to business actions
Kerr-McGee (plutonium tampering)
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.

42. In the case of Watson vs. Fort Worth Bank & Trust the court ruled?
Regulate how a co should manage certain processes that pollute the environment
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment
Ad hoc (means for this)
Misstating financial statements

43. What is NOT an agency responsible for protecting workers health?
Outsourcing is often criticized however it can have many economic benefits because it allows companies to produce at a lower cost.
KPCS (they work to reduce circulation of conflict diamonds)
The primary factor in sexual harassment cases is the intent of the action
Advertising which involves technically true claims which are misleading by nature.

44. What is NOT true of NAFTA?
Allows foreign citizens to bring a citizen of the US to trial in the US
Stage 1 (person most concerned with avoiding punishment)
As part of NAFTA - Canada & US agree to help Mexico in trade matters
Ethics. Most people felt the program (which charged more for the middle class people) was highly unethical & would not support it.

45. What statement is TRUE?
Universal imperative
Logos - jingles - & brand names can all be ex. of trademarks
Meeting with senators - representative - staff members or other important people to persuade them to vote how you wish them to
All are conflicts of interest

46. What does NOT focus on increasing the ethical awareness of employees & strengthening the ethical culture of a workplace?
Democratic leadership style
They can only sell stock amounting to a 10 M value at a time
When a person or co. trades goods or services in place of money.
Because Delta & Northwest are not the only airlines there is not way the merge could be considered anticompetitive

47. What is NOT a type of loophole that developed in response to limitations placed on hard money contributions?
An intermediary who investigates complaints against a group
Illegal drugs (drugs are monitored by DEA)
Non-point source contributions
Democratic leadership style

48. The Dukes vs. Walmart case involves which issue?
True statement teleological ethics an actions morality is determined based on its consequences. type of consequentialism.
Sexual discrimination
Restore stakeholder confidence in the securities market after a series of scandals in the early 2000s
Laws regulating consumer protection

49. What does EEOC stand for?
Pay raises
Meeting with senators - representative - staff members or other important people to persuade them to vote how you wish them to
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Prevent international trade crisis

50. What statement is NOT true?
Education
Outsourcing is unanimously agreed to be a beneficial process.
Statistical discrimination - Unintentional discrimination
Employers may use subjective considerations for hiring as long as they do not produce a discriminatory environment